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Auction 390 | Lot 22773 » Half Dollars » Bust Half Dollars
1818 50C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. O-107. R.1. Pale gold toning on the highpoints changes to sky blue in the fields. Some old hairlines on the obverse account for the NCS label designation.
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Auction 390 | Lot 22472 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1794 50C O-101, High R.3. AU55 NGC. The first year of the two-year Flowing Hair half dollar type. On December 1, 1794, Chief coiner Henry Voigt delivered 5,300 half dollars, followed by 18,164 more on February 4, 1795, from 1794-dated dies. This relatively low mintage, combined with a low survival rate, makes the 1794 a scarce date coveted by early half dollar collectors. The O-101 marriage is now thought to be one of the last varieties of the 1794 Half Dollar to be coined, despite Overton's order of listing, and is probably part of the 18,164 pieces delivered February 4, 1795 from 1794 dated dies. This die pairing features the 21 berry reverse (arranged 10 left and 11 right), the only such reverse of this desirable premier issue.

In addition to this O-101 variety, which is clearly the most plentiful of all 1794 die marriages, the obverse die was also used for O-102, and the reverse die was also used for O-106, 107, and 108, each an important rarity. To determine the order of striking, students of the series consider that the obverse die was used with a different reverse for O-102, and that reverse was then used for several 1795-dated half dollar varieties. This relationship suggests that O-101 and O-102 half dollars of 1794 were the last two to be coined, both in 1795.

The obverse die has minor clash marks near the dentils outside of stars 6, 7, and 8. The reverse is lightly cracked between D and S, and through F. This balanced representative exhibits natural steel-gray and golden-brown toning, which lends the piece a strikingly handsome appearance. Aside from a few minor abrasions and several faint scratches in the upper reverse field, both sides are refreshingly pleasing and attractive. We believe that this example is probably one of the top couple dozen survivors among the entire population of 1794 Half Dollars still existing today.
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Auction 390 | Lot 22473 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1794 50C O-102, Low R.7. Fine 12 NGC. Stephen Herrman reported that just 11 or 12 examples are known, making this a low R.7 variety. The finest to appear in auction graded just Fine 15, although the third edition of Overton lists an XF40 example. The plate coin in that reference is not quite the equal of this example. The only 1794 reverse with 9 berries to the left, and 8 to the right. C and A in AMERICA are recut. The reverse die carried over to the 1795 coinage, and was used for 1795 O-117, 120, 121, and 122.

The obverse has a faint crack through star 6, and clash marks over stars 6, 7, and 8. These clash marks are from a different reverse, that of the O-101 variety. We believe this to be the first example of the O-102 variety that we have ever offered at public auction. It is a pleasingly smooth, well detailed piece offering lovely light to charcoal-gray toning variations that deepen toward the edges. The frequently-seen pin scratches are almost nonexistent, and there are no severe abrasions. A shallow indentation, just to the right of Liberty's mouth, serves as a convenient pedigree marker. Considering the rarity factor of this die variety, we are pleased to be able to offer such a visually appealing example.

Today's collector of Early Half Dollars, through 1839, has an excellent resource compiled by Stephen Herrman. His Auction and Mail Bid Prices Realized for Bust Half Dollars, often abbreviated AMBPR, is an invaluable tool for the collector or dealer.
Ex: David Hirt Collection (Pine Tree Auction Co., 11/1975), lot 554; David Davis (8/1980). Envelope Included. (PCGS# 6051)
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Auction 390 | Lot 22474 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1794 50C O-103, High R.5. Good 6 NGC. Obverse star 1 penetrates the lowest of Liberty's hair curls, and the reverse has 18 berries, 9 apiece on the left and right sides of the wreath. Die state evidence supports a strong case that O-103 was actually the first half dollar die combination struck, late in the year. Obverse 2 was used only for O-103 and O-104, with two reverse dies that were not used for any other varieties. As the remaining 1794 varieties form a single, long sequence of obverse and reverse die combinations, which carries over into 1795, it is assumed that Obverse 2 was the first obverse die to be used. This example, from an apparently perfect obverse die, was coined before O-104. As these two varieties are not die-linked with any others, they were very likely the first two varieties coined in 1794.

All of the design elements remain clearly visible and fully outlined, with some additional internal detail on each side. The appearance is one of slate-gray shades, deepening to charcoal-gray and sea-green near the borders. Slight damage to the obverse rim is noted at several locations, and the same side reveals a few wispy pin scratches across the portrait of Liberty. One of only 23,464 pieces produced, and likely the first Half Dollar in U.S. coinage history.
Ex: George D. Hatie Collection (Bowers and Merena, 8/1983), lot 715. Envelope Included. (PCGS# 6051)
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Auction 390 | Lot 22475 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1794 50C O-104, R.5--Scratched--NCS. Fine Details. An early die state, this example doesn't show evidence of the obverse die crack usually seen through star 3. However, the absence of this die crack may be a result of wear, as examples only exist with the die crack, according to current literature. If an example of O-104 is located without the die crack, it would represent the earlier appearance of a remarriage, with O-103 struck between early and late states of this variety. The Overton-104 variety is attributed by its reverse, which has 9 berries on the left side of the wreath, and 10 berries to the right.

The present example features medium gray-green and deeper sea-green peripheries. Moderate pinscratches occur over the obverse, and a heavy scratch is evident in the lower right obverse field. Nicely centered, most of the dentilation shows on the reverse, and along the left and upper borders of the obverse. Some of the right side peripheral devices are missing on each side, either through wear or incomplete striking. Although this is the second most plentiful of all 1794 varieties, it is difficult to locate in higher grades. In fact, the highest grade offered at auction is just XF40, according to AMBPR.
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Auction 390 | Lot 22476 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1794 50C O-105a, R.5. Good 6 NGC. While the 1792 half disme must be considered the first circulating federal coinage of the United States made under the Mint Act of April 2, 1792, they were struck on a private press before the first Mint was built. The 1794 silver dollar was the first circulating silver issue designed and produced at the new Mint by the designer, Robert Scot, and the Chief Coiner, Henry Voigt. Soon after the October introduction of silver coinage, the first half dollars were produced, just six weeks later.

This is a late die state with the center of the reverse die considerably sunken, causing a noticeable bulge on the coin. The bisecting die crack described by Overton, from the first T in STATES, to ER of AMERICA, is visible in both locations, although not across the eagle. Well struck for the issue with silver-gray, cobalt, and deep violet-gray patina. There are minor imperfections on both sides, with noticeable light pin scratches being the most obvious. The piece is typical for the grade, with the major design details still visible, except near the reverse center, where most of the eagle has been worn away. In our opinion this coin is considerably undergraded. Without understanding the nuances of die states and how they can affect the grade, it is not possible to accurately grade a coin. In this case, the late die state, with the center of the reverse bulged, caused the appearance of excessive wear at that point. All other detail, including the entire obverse and the peripheral reverse, suggest a grade of at least Very Good.
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Auction 390 | Lot 22477 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1794 50C O-106, Low R.6--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Fine Details. Holed and plugged, although not described as such by NCS. The digit 4 and star 15 have been reengraved. It appears that the final S in STATES and the left side of the O may have been strengthened as well. The entire surface has been retoned to conceal the work. Steel-gray color mixes with bluish-green shadings on each side. An early die state of this marriage, lacking any trace of the eventual heavy die crack across the top third of the obverse. Typical peripheral adjustment marks are evident on the lower and left portions of the obverse. While only 23,464 examples of this imminently collectible, first year issue were struck, no fewer than 11 die combinations were used; six obverse and seven reverse dies all contributed to this slight mintage. Most 1794 Halves are O-101 or O-104; Overton-106 is a rare die variety and the present lot provides an affordable opportunity to acquire an example.
Ex: William Wetzler (12/1982). Envelope Included. (PCGS# 6051)
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Auction 390 | Lot 22478 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1794 50C O-107, R.6. Fine 15 NGC. Although rated R.5 by Donald Parsley, this variety is now considered rarer than previously believed. An early die state; we do not find any evidence of the reverse die crack described by Overton, from the edge to a pair of leaves below the first S. Warm, natural mauve-gray surfaces. Well struck, except for the left obverse denticles. There are numerous short, hardly detectable adjustment marks about the obverse border. A few wispy pin scratches are evident on the obverse, and two or three minor indentations are seen on the reverse. Almost certainly a Condition Census example of this rare variety. The finest listed in Overton's Census is VF25, and the best auctioned recently is a VF20 grade coin that we sold last May in our Central States auction.
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Auction 390 | Lot 22479 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1794 50C O-110, R.7. Good 4 NGC. Only about five or possibly six examples of this variety are known. According to Jules' envelope, this is the discovery coin for the variety. It is the only example of Overton-110 to be graded by NGC, and we believe it to be the first specimen of this rare variety offered at public auction by Heritage Galleries. At any grade level, this variety is an obvious and undeniable rarity, which should pique the interest of any early Half Dollar specialist.

Stars 1 and 15 are connected to Liberty's lowest hair curl and to the point of her bust, respectively. On the reverse, a heavy diametric die crack occurs, from the rim above the first A in AMERICA, extending across the upper reverse, and through the left side of the wreath. It is this curving die crack that fascinates the cataloger, as it appears like a retained cud (two parts of the die on different planes), except that the border is complete and even around much of the circumference, and the weaker details of the retained cud only appear immediately above the crack. It is almost as if the upper part of the die was tilted or canted very slightly downward, creating a higher level on the coin, only next to the die crack itself.

Fairly even wear is seen on both sides, and a few of the peripheral devices are partially worn away. The color is light-gray in the centers, deepening to dove-gray in the fields, and near the borders. A few shallow indentations and wispy pin scratches are evident on each of the two sides.
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Auction 390 | Lot 22480 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1795 50C 2 Leaves. O-102, R.4. Good 6 NGC. This reverse is distinctive as it has a 9-8 berry arrangement with two inside and one outside the stem on the right (facing) branch. No other reverse die in the entire 1795 half dollar series has a similar arrangement, and this reverse die was not used for any other variety. This particular coin may represent an intermediate die state, as there are traces of a crack through the E of LIBERTY to the top of the head, but no other visible die cracks on either side. Earlier die states of this variety are more common than later states. The surfaces display an even light gray color. Liberty's lower and middle hair strands are well defined for the grade, and the eagle is fully outlined, though virtually all of the internal detail is gone. A planchet defect is noted at 11 o'clock on the obverse, extending to 7 o'clock on the reverse.
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Auction 390 | Lot 22481 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1795 50C 2 Leaves. O-103, R.5. VF25 NGC. The wreath has 10 berries in the left branch and just seven in the right branch. Only two of those berries appear beneath the right (facing) wing, one inside and one outside. No other reverse die in the series shares these characteristics. This is the early die state with minor cracks, but no evidence suggesting the later rim break on the reverse. According to auction records, the early states may actually be slightly rarer than later states. About 33% of auction listings are this early die state. A melange of light gray, lilac, sky-blue, and gold patination bathes each side. The design elements reveal nice detail, and are well centered on the planchet. All of the dentilation shows, except for that along the right obverse border. There are no offensive abrasions on either side. This is a very attractive early half dollar.
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Auction 390 | Lot 22482 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1795 50C 2 Leaves. O-104, R.4. XF45 NGC. Liberty's lowest curl is closed and nearly touches star 1 at two points, and there is a tiny die lump under star 15, all of which confirm the variety to be O-104. Close to the Condition Census for the variety. Bright silver-gray surfaces are devoid of significant abrasions, and exhibit nicely defined design elements. All of the dentils are complete and bold. Crisscrossing adjustment marks are distributed over the central reverse. Still and all, a pleasing Choice XF example, ideal for date or type collectors.
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Auction 390 | Lot 22483 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1795 50C 2 Leaves. O-105a, High R.3. VF20 NGC. Star 1 is solidly attached by two star points to the lowest curl. The die cracks of O-105a are present, although mostly very light and barely visible. Light to medium gray patination with light blue and gold undertones runs over each side. A couple of minute marks in the lower left obverse field do not distract.
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Auction 390 | Lot 22484 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1795 50C 2 Leaves. O-105a, R.4. VF35 NGC. Struck from a distinctive reverse with a 10 by 7 berry arrangement; the obverse of this die pairing has two points of star 1 attached to the lowest curl. A later die state, with a crack through the lower point of star 15 to the bust, and others connecting several stars to the left and the right. Late state examples are considerably scarcer than earlier state coins. Bright silvery surfaces display cobalt-blue toning around portions of the peripheries, and occasional wisps of golden-brown and lilac. Devoid of significant abrasions, though some wispy hairlines are visible over each side.
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Auction 390 | Lot 22485 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1795 50C 2 Leaves. O-106, R.6. VF25 NGC. The obverse represents a later die state than when it was used for O-101, O-102, and O-103. The die crack from the end of the bust to the milling, just left of star 15, is more pronounced, as are other obverse die cracks. The reverse is easily recognized by a diagnostic bisecting die crack from the edge at I of AMERICA, through the right (facing) wing, the eagle's neck, and through the A in STATES to the edge. The portion of the reverse northwest of the crack is on a slightly higher plane, suggesting that part of the die had sunk slightly. As a result, the coin was not quite as sharply struck in that area, and also was subject to more pronounced effects of circulation. A combination of bluish-gray, pink-rose, and golden-brown patination overruns each side. Well centered, with nicely detailed motifs that are consistent with the grade. A few minute marks scattered over each side do not distract. This is certainly a Condition Census example, and probably ranks as third or fourth finest known.
Ex: Julian Leidman; David Davis (7/1979). Possibly earlier from Donald Frederick. Envelope Included. (PCGS# 6052)
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Auction 390 | Lot 22486 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1795 50C 2 Leaves. O-107a, R.5. VF35 NGC. The diagnostic die crack boldly bisects the reverse from the rim between the F of OF and the A of AMERICA through the eagle to the T of UNITED to the rim. The upper right end of this crack is heavy, causing two or three dentils to merge together. Light gray surfaces are imbued with wisps of sky-blue and lilac. The dentilation is complete on both sides, and the design elements are well centered. The surfaces are essentially clean with no serious marks. A faint pin scratched "X" appears in the field behind Liberty's head, as well as a shallow scrape on the reverse between F and A. Aside from a solitary MS63 specimen, only four or five examples of this variety grade in the XF to AU range. The Reiver Collection specimen is probably in the top 10 for the variety.
Ex: Julian Leidman (1/1982). Envelope Included. (PCGS# 6052)
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Auction 390 | Lot 22487 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1795 50C 2 Leaves. O-108a, R.4. VG8 NGC. This variety is characterized by several die defects around star 1 and a rim break on the reverse that covers several segments of the milling. A light die crack through the tops of AME of AMERICA confirm the later die state. Grayish-blue and gold-beige toning cover each side. The surfaces are remarkably clean for the grade. A plentiful variety that is ideally suited for the date or type collector.
Ex: Kagin's (9/1981), lot 841. Envelope Included. (PCGS# 6052)
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Auction 390 | Lot 22488 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1795 50C 2 Leaves. O-109, R.4. VF20 NGC. This variety is most easily distinguished by two berries on the inside of the right (facing) wreath below the eagle's left wing, one of which is just a lump. Also, a fine, diagnostic horizontal die crack extends from the milling through star 15 to the end of the bust. The obverse die is the same as that of O-108, except in an earlier state, thus O-109 was struck first. The surfaces are bathed in sky-blue, lavender, and golden-brown toning, and the dentilation on both sides is complete and bold. There are no significant abrasions to report.
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Auction 390 | Lot 22489 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1795 50C 2 Leaves. O-110, R.4. VF30 NGC. This variety is characterized by recutting on the 9 in the date, several raised lines that are visible between the curls and stars 2 and 3, and the 9-8 berry configuration with a leaf tip below the center of F. An early die state example without any obverse die cracks. The Condition Census as listed in Overton for this variety is (45, 45, 40, 35, 25); and while this coin fits within the lower end of that Census, several higher grade examples have appeared in the market recently. Pleasing light gray patina bathes each side, and the design elements display relatively sharp detail and are well centered on the planchet. A few minute marks in the lower right obverse field do not distract. An ideal coin for the date or type collector.
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Auction 390 | Lot 22490 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1795 50C 2 Leaves. O-110a, R.4--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Fine Details. On this variety, a die crack has developed from the milling down through the R in LIBERTY and into the field below TY, then through star 11 to the edge. Another has formed from the top of the T down across the base of Y and star 9, then through star 10 to the milling. These two similarly arcing die cracks are clearly visible, even without magnification. Semi-bright light gray surfaces display fine hairlines, and several old pin scratches are located on the Liberty motif. The bottoms of the 95 in the date do not show, nor do the tops of the letters TES in STATES and OF.
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Auction 390 | Lot 22494 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1795 50C A over E in STATES, 2 Leaves. O-113a, R.4. VF35 NGC. The blundered reverse die, with the A in STATES cut over an E, is unique among the reverse dies of 1795 half dollars. It is equally as desirable as the similar E over A variety of 1814 half dollars, and the S over D in STATES variety of 1795 half eagles. The obverse die is also quickly attributed by Overton's "rough broken patch" between the 5 in the date and the final star. This later die state shows a faint die crack connecting the tops of LIBERTY and a series of shallow die defects from stars 12 to 15. A bold clash mark is noted in the lower right obverse field, not apparent on the Overton plate. Late die state examples are slightly scarcer than early states, although they appear at auction more frequently, according to the listings in Steve Herrman's AMBPR. The light cream-gray surfaces retain traces of mint luster. Faint scratches on the eagle's breast and trivial verdigris nearby, but generally undisturbed for the grade.
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Auction 390 | Lot 22495 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1795 50C 2 Leaves. O-114, R.6. VF25 NGC. Die break below bust tip. No outside berry between D and S, the only such die found among all 1795 half dollars. Without a single exception, every other known reverse die used in the 1795 Half Dollar coinage has a berry in that position. This rare variety shares the obverse die from Overton-113, but is an earlier die state with a smaller die break beneath the bust tip.

Among the very finest examples of this variety known. Far finer than the plate coin in the third edition of Overton, and also clearly finer than any example auctioned over the past 15 years. According to Steve Herrman's list, only five examples have been offered for auction sale since 1992, and the finest of those was just VG10. This example is a bit optimistically graded, and yet it is still one of the three or four finest known. Battleship-gray devices are lighter in color than the deep blue-green and plum fields. Trivial marks are detected on both sides.
Ex: Julian Leidman; David Davis (7/31/1979). Possibly earlier from Don Frederick. Envelope Included. (PCGS# 6052)
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Auction 390 | Lot 22496 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1795 50C 2 Leaves. O-115, R.5. Fine 15 NGC. Leaf merged with left base of final A. Only one other reverse, that of O-130 is similar, but the position of the leaves below the final A of AMERICA will distinguish between these two varieties. The elusive Overton-115 has an 8x8 berry alignment and a leaf directly under the second T in STATES. A die crack connects the tops of MERICA, and three cracks accompany the left obverse stars. No evidence of the die crack through LIBERTY suggests that this is an earlier strike. The dark gray fields reveal deep apple-green colors when rotated beneath a light. A scratch and brighter hairlines across the cheek, old scratches across the eagle, and a tiny reverse rim ding at 3 o'clock provide the sole detractions. A small lamination is on the base of the C in AMERICA.
Ex: M.B. Simons and Associates (5/26/1979). Envelope Included. (PCGS# 6052)
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Auction 390 | Lot 22497 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1795 50C 2 Leaves. O-116, R.4. XF40 NGC. The letters UNIT from UNITED are clashed beneath LIB and star 8, and on the reverse, clashed dentils are noted above UNIT. The obverse die cracks of O-115 are extended by an additional crack from the rim to star 7. In recent years, the popularity of Flowing Hair Half Dollars has increased substantially, similar to that seen for their Bust Dollar counterparts, and varieties once considered relatively available, such as Overton-116, are now hard to locate in problem-free XF condition. A dusky silver-gray piece with impressive hair and wing detail. Few handling marks merit discussion, aside from an inconspicuous diagonal scrape beneath the truncation above the 95 in the date, and the usual quota of minor circulation marks associated with the grade.
Ex: Penn-Jersey (10/22/1982). Envelope Included. (PCGS# 6052)
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Auction 390 | Lot 22498 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars
1795 50C 2 Leaves. O-117, R.4. Fine 15 NGC. Overton's "defect line" between the right arm and base of Y in LIBERTY identifies the die marriage. Overton stated that the field was unfinished below the chin; however, it may be the case that the rough lines he examined are actually clash marks from the eagle's wing. See O-121 below for a similar appearance. An early die state without any evidence of the crack from 5 o'clock to the bust. Although the present obverse die was only used for O-117, the reverse proved more hardy and was eventually paired with three other obverse dies. Deep gunmetal-gray in color, lighter on the major devices than in the fields. Minor marks are near the third star and the nose; the reverse shows no relevant marks but the center exhibits greater wear than the remainder of the piece.
Ex: Paul Padget (7/28/1981). Envelope Included. (PCGS# 6052)
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