1797 50C Fair 2 PCGS....

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Respectable Low Grade 1797 Half Dollar, Fair 2 PCGS

1797 50C Fair 2 PCGS. O-101a, R.5. The Draped Bust Small Eagle half dollar, bearing the dates 1796 and 1797, and having a reported mintage of just 3,918 pieces, is one of the great rarities in U.S. coinage. There is a large disparity in the published estimates of the number of surviving specimens, from around 100 to about 300 examples! While surviving pieces are known in all grades, it is the general opinion of most numismatists that the majority are in low grades of from Poor to Good. This cataloger's ongoing research into the series, however, has accounted for, thus far, around 220 examples, of which only about 25, or 11%, are in grades Poor through Good. The Fair 2 representative offered here is thus an unusual opportunity to acquire this rare type coin at a "relatively affordable" price. This problem-free specimen reveals just honest wear. While the reverse is worn nearly smooth, there is enough detail to confirm the variety. Both sides display light to medium gray patina. Liberty is outlined, with slight detail apparent in the eye, lower hair curls, and the cleavage and drapery lines near star 15. The date is strong, all the stars along the left border are outlined, and most of Liberty and the stars along the right border show. Again, this is a tremendous opportunity to complete an early type set with a highly respectable piece of Americana.(#6060) (Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24EC, PCGS# 6060, GSID# 6127)

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
ASW: 0.38676oz
Mintage: 3,918

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