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1792 H10C Half Disme -- Plugged, Scratches -- NGC. VF Details. Judd-7, Pollock-7, R.4. ...
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Description
1792 Silver Half Disme, VF Details
Judd-7, First Federal Issue
1792 H10C Half Disme -- Plugged, Scratches -- NGC. VF Details.
Judd-7, Pollock-7, R.4. This well-traveled example is crudely
repaired or plugged at the center reverse, with multiple scratches
on both sides of the coin. Nevertheless, it is an important
survivor of the first Federal Issue and is considered by many to be
America's first official circulating coinage. The issue is also
listed as a United States pattern coin, perhaps because a copper
planchet variety exists, but also because the coin pre-dates other
official issues and denominations and was minted in John Harper's
cellar, before the U.S. Mint officially opened. There is no doubt,
though, that the silver half dismes circulated widely and were
perceived as regular issues by the public. About 300 survivors
remain from an original mintage of between 1,500 and 2,000 pieces,
including many that were holed and later plugged.From The Collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the benefit of the Bently Foundation.
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Auction Info
2014 April 23 - 27 CSNS US Coin Signature Auction - Chicago #1204 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
April, 2014
23rd-27th
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Numismatic Background and Census of 1802 Half Dimes: A Classic American Rarity
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This 64-page book cites mintage and rarity estimates by prominent numismatists and documents the currently known 1802 half dime appearances. Each of the 32 documented examples includes an enlarged obverse/reverse photograph, the author's assigned grade, the provenance of each coin, auction prices realized or dealer fixed asking price, and a unique serial number for each specimen that will facilitate retrieval for research, cataloging, or price-information purposes. Reserve your copy of this remarkable volume for just $29.95 today.
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