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1797 1/2 C Plain Edge, C-2, B-2, R.3, XF45 NGC. Our EAC Grade VF35....
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Description
1797 C-2, B-2 Plain Edge Half Cent, XF45
Centered Head Obverse
1797 1/2 C Plain Edge, C-2, B-2, R.3, XF45 NGC. Our EAC Grade
VF35. Light golden-brown on the high points cedes to mahogany
and olive-brown in the fields of this pleasing example. Both sides
have trivial surface marks and microscopic corrosion.Variety: The Centered Head obverse is characterized by exceptionally long border denticles around the entire obverse die. Manley Die State 1.0, the only recorded die state with the omnipresent die crack at the lower left reverse.
Population Data (7/14): NGC has certified six 1797 half cents of all varieties in XF45, with 20 finer examples.
Heritage Commentary: This example has normal "coin-turn" die alignment, although some others are known with the reverse rotated 30 degrees counterclockwise.
Provenance: Purchased from Jason Carter (10/2010).
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2228, Variety PCGS# 35104, Base PCGS# 1036, Greysheet# 80866)
Weight: 6.74 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
Auction Info
2014 October 27 The Eugene H. Gardner Collection II US Coins Signature Auction - New York #1214 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2014
27th
Monday
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