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1794 1/2 C Large Edge Letters. VF20 Uncertified....
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Sold on May 29, 2008 for:
$2,300.00
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Sharp 1794 C-1a, B-1a Half Cent, VF20
1794 1/2 C Large Edge Letters. VF20 Uncertified. C-1a, B-1a, R.3. Breen State II. Manley State 3.0. EAC 20. Both sides have heavy clash marks in the usual locations, in front of the face and inside the left branch of the wreath. The reverse is rotated about 30 degrees counterclockwise.There are two different edge devices known, called Small Edge Letters and Large Edge Letters. While the letter size is the distinguishing characteristic, the space between letters is the most obvious feature. The letters R and E in HUNDRED are closely spaced on the Large Letters type, with about a single letter space between them. The Small Letters type has a double letter space between them. The C-1a half cent is the only variety that is easily available with Large Edge Letters. Until recently, edges of coins in certified holders were not visible for such determinations. Mark Hoffmeyer discussed "X-ray Analysis of Edge Lettering" in the March 2008 issued of Penny-Wise.
Medium to deep olive and steel surfaces exhibit moderate porosity, along with a few minor surface nicks and other blemishes. Full borders on both sides suggest a nicely centered strike, and slight highpoint wear indicates a brief period of circulation.
Ex: Commodore Matthew C. Perry Sale (Bowers and Merena, 1/1995), lot 1427.
From The Colonel Steven Ellsworth Collection of U.S. Half Cents.(Registry values: P7)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2223, PCGS# 1003, Greysheet# 432)
Weight: 6.74 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
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Auction Info
2008 May Long Beach, CA Signature Auction #1108 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May-Jun, 2008
28th-2nd
Wednesday-Monday
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