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1795 50C 2 Leaves VF20 PCGS

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1795 50C 2 Leaves VF20 PCGS
<B>1795 50C 2 Leaves VF20 PCGS.</B></I> O-124, R.5. This variety is characterized by star 15 being joined to the bust on the obverse, and on the reverse by the 8-8 berry arrangement. Two other 8-8 reverses are known from this year, one has two berries inside the right part of the wreath (O-107) and the other (O-115) shows a curved die defect to the right of OF. The reverse of this variety shows a small elongated die defect lump just above the tip of the lowest leaf on the right. Both sides have light clash marks but no signs of die cracks. <BR> Interesting toning is seen on each side with light silver-gray in the center. The obverse has champagne color with dusky russet and blue toning near the border, the reverse is mostly champagne with only a trace of russet and sky-blue. <BR> The Condition Census in the fourth edition of Overton is listed as 45, 25, 20, 15, 10. However, recent sales and auction appearances have expanded the Condition Census to include a couple of higher grade pieces. The top five coins listed in Stephen Hermann's list of notable coins are 55/55, 55/55, 40/40, 20/20, 20/20. <BR> Haseltine-17; Beistle 12-Q; Overton-52; Hilt 14-M; PCGS# 6052; Encyclopedia-4553.<BR><I>Ex: Alpine Numismatics (3/2004).<BR>From The Westmoreland County Collection of Early Bust Halves, 1794-1807.</B></I><BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> Robert Scot<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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