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1793 Liberty Cap Half Cent, VF35
Elusive C-1, B-1 Variety

1793 1/2 C VF35 PCGS. C-1, B-1, High R.3. Manley Die State II. The 1793 Liberty Cap half cent claims a mintage of 35,344 pieces, with four die varieties known for the date. This coin represents the C-1 variety, with a long 7 in the date and a period after the legend on the reverse. The C-1 is the most elusive variety of the date and is usually seen in lower circulated grades, with HALF CENT illegible on the reverse.

This Choice VF specimen retains some interior design detail in the leaves and shows some wear on the hair near the ear and forehead. The smooth planchet is problem-free and the pleasing brown surfaces show a few scattered grade-consistent abrasions. Our EAC grade VF20. Population: 1 in 35, 6 finer (1/15).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2222, Variety PCGS# 35003, Base PCGS# 1000, Greysheet# 80835)

Weight: 6.74 grams

Metal: 100% Copper


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
Feb-Mar, 2015
26th-1st Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 22
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Feb 26, 2015 for: $14,687.50
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