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1795 50C 2 Leaves VF25 PCGS

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:9,000.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1795 50C 2 Leaves VF25 PCGS
<B>1795 50C 2 Leaves VF25 PCGS.</B></I> O-114, R.6. This is the second 1795 die variety, in addition to O-113, that features the obverse with a rough die break between the 5 in the date and star 15. Faint clash marks are seen between Liberty's chin and bust. The reverse is unique to this variety, with 7 berries to the left, 9 to the right, and none on the outside of the wreath between UNITED and STATES. The point of a leaf is very near to the right base of R in AMERICA, and the base of A is slightly lower than the base of M. A die lump unmentioned by Overton resides just above the upper right serif of I in AMERICA. <BR> Both sides of the coin exhibit deep amethyst and gunmetal coloration, with occasional spots of light gray. The highpoints are evenly worn, with a surprising degree of detail remaining on the eagle's wing and tail feathers. A few minor nicks and abrasions on each side are normal for the grade.<BR> This piece is apparently the second or third finest known example from a total population that barely exceeds a dozen pieces. Remarkably, one example is certified as MS64, followed by a couple of similar VF25 grade coins, including this piece and the Jules Reiver coin.<BR> Haseltine-6; Beistle 5-J; Overton-31; Hilt 15-P; PCGS# 6052, 39230; Encyclopedia-4553.<BR><I>Ex:Michael Summers (11/2004).<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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