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Sharp 1795 Half Dime, AU58

1795 H10C AU58 NGC. V-5, LM-8, R.3. Attributed by star 1 between curls 2 and 3, low L in LIBERTY, a die crack from the right side of Y to the bridge of the nose, three berries left and four right, but none under the wings. Pleasing golden-gray toning bathes both sides, and well centered design elements are well defined. Some light adjustment marks cross Liberty's portrait, and a minute planchet flaw is located under the eagle's neck. A sharp early half dime.(Registry values: P4)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22ZV, PCGS# 4251, GSID# 3718)

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
Weight: 1.35 grams
ASW: 0.03873oz
Mintage: 78,660


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
September, 2007
27th-28th Thursday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
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Sold on Sep 27, 2007 for: $6,900.00
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