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1795 50C 2 Leaves VF30 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:11,000.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1795 50C 2 Leaves VF30 NGC
<B>1795 50C 2 Leaves VF30 NGC.</B></I> O-120, High R.6. Possibly Low R.7 as Stephen Herrman states that 12 to 13 are known, bridging the border between R.6 and R.7. The Westmoreland County coin offered here is believed the second finest known, although it may rank third. This "Extremely Rare" variety displays the upper right point of star 1 completely piercing the lowest curl, star 2 and the second curl are point to point, and a fine die crack is seen from the edge through the 7 to the bust. On the reverse, recutting occurs on the CA in AMERICA, and the lower leaf is connected to the lower right serif of the left stand of the last A.<BR> Medium gray toning in the fields accents the lighter silver-gray design elements. The smooth surfaces are remarkably clean for a moderately circulated coin, and are completely devoid of adjustment marks. Indeed, we only mention a minute mark between the bridge of Liberty's nose and star 9 for pedigree identification purposes. Sharp detail is noted on the devices, including most of Liberty's hair strands, the eagle's plumage, and the dentils on both sides. This marvelous Choice VF example exhibits excellent technical quality and aesthetic appeal.<BR> Haseltine-27; Beistle 14-P; Overton-45; Hilt 9-E; PCGS# 6052; Encyclopedia-4553.<BR><I>Ex: Michael Summers (7/1999).<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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