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1795 Lettered Edge Half Cent
Late State C-2a, B-2a, AU58

1795 1/2 C Lettered Edge, Punctuated Date, C-2a, B-2a, R.3, AU58 PCGS. Manley Die State 3.0, the latest die state recorded in that reference. This variety is the last of the 1795 Lettered Edge half cents, and the late die state represents one of the latest pieces struck before the lowered weight standard that took effect just before the 1796 new year.

This piece is sharply struck with light olive and chocolate-brown surfaces that exhibit pale blue overtones. The surfaces exhibit mostly microscopic marks and lines that are especially evident on the obverse. Our EAC grade VF25.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2224, Variety PCGS# 35070, Base PCGS# 1015, Greysheet# 80855)

Metal: 100% Copper
Weight: 6.74 grams
Weight: 0.24oz


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
Apr-May, 2016
27th-1st Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 16
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Apr 28, 2016 for: $16,450.00
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