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1795 50C 2 Leaves Fine 15 NGC

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1795 50C 2 Leaves Fine 15 NGC
<B>1795 50C 2 Leaves Fine 15 NGC.</B></I> O-108, R.4. An early die state with minimal die cracks on either side. The obverse has some die roughness at star 1, described by Overton as multiple clash marks and later by Parsley as multiple defect marks, perhaps a more accurate description. There is no evidence of any other obverse cracks or die defects. The reverse has a rim break below the right ribbon end, apparently as always, and a faint crack joining the tops of ME.<BR> This is a pleasing example for the grade with medium blue-gray color in the fields and lighter gold on the devices. The usual minor handling marks are evident on each side, and these are wholly consistent with the grade. Some faint parallel streaks cross the neck, appearing to be slight problems with the alloy, although the streaks may represent a later issue.<BR> The O-108 is roughly equivalent in scarcity to its later die state counterpart, although a few more lower grade examples may exist of the early die state. At the Fine 15 level this example is equal in grade to the Norweb and LaRiviere coins.<BR> Haseltine-10; Beistle 2a-F; Overton-19; Hilt 21-V; PCGS #6052; <I>Encyclopedia</B></I>-4561.<BR><I>Ex: Harry Laibstain (3/2007).<BR>From The Westmoreland County Collection of Early Bust Halves, Part Two.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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