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1796 1/2 C With Pole VG8 PCGS....
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Sold on Jul 31, 2009 for:
$18,732.35
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Description
Seldom-Offered 1796 With Pole
Half Cent, C-2, VG8
1796 1/2 C With Pole VG8 PCGS. C-2, B-2, R.4. There are only
two varieties, and Cohen-2 is easily identified by the pole on the
obverse. The 1796 half cents are well-known as the rarest in the
denomination, and when examples cross the auction block they are
subject to spirited bidding. According to Mint records, only 1,390
pieces were struck--a diminutive number compared to the six-figure
mintage of the previous year.Deep chocolate-brown patina endows both sides. The surfaces have moderate porosity and scattered marks throughout. There are several areas of notable softness, namely the LI in LIBERTY, the UNI in UNITED, and several letters in HALF CENT. The central motif of Liberty, however, is clearly defined. This variety is seldom seen in any grade, and this piece will surely be treasured by a copper connoisseur. PCGS has certified only 42 With Pole 1796 half cents in all grades (6/09). MRB Good 6.(Registry values: P9)
Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 1027, Greysheet# 447)
Weight: 6.74 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
Auction Info
2009 August Los Angeles, CA US Coin Auction #1128 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
Jul-Aug, 2009
31st-2nd
Friday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 21
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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