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Pleasing 1795 Lettered Edge Half Cent
C-2a, VF25

1795 1/2 C Lettered Edge, Punctuated Date VF25 PCGS. C-2a, B-2a, R.3. The Lettered Edge half cents were struck on the heavier planchets first introduced in 1793, while late in 1795 the lighter Plain Edge coins were introduced due to an increase in copper prices. This pleasing dark-olive piece has minor handling marks on otherwise smooth surfaces. MRB Fine 15.(Registry values: P6)

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 1015, Greysheet# 438)

Weight: 6.74 grams

Metal: 100% Copper


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
March, 2010
25th-28th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 19
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Mar 25, 2010 for: $2,185.00
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