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1795 50C 2 Leaves VF35 NGC. O-113a, R.4. The A in STAT 1795[50C] A over E in STATES, 2 Leaves. O-113

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1795 50C 2 Leaves VF35 NGC. O-113a, R.4. The A in STAT 1795[50C] A over E in STATES, 2 Leaves. O-113
<B>1795<50C> A over E in STATES, 2 Leaves. O-113a, R.4. VF35 NGC.</B></I> The blundered reverse die, with the A in STATES cut over an E, is unique among the reverse dies of 1795 half dollars. It is equally as desirable as the similar E over A variety of 1814 half dollars, and the S over D in STATES variety of 1795 half eagles. The obverse die is also quickly attributed by Overton's "rough broken patch" between the 5 in the date and the final star. This later die state shows a faint die crack connecting the tops of LIBERTY and a series of shallow die defects from stars 12 to 15. A bold clash mark is noted in the lower right obverse field, not apparent on the Overton plate. Late die state examples are slightly scarcer than early states, although they appear at auction more frequently, according to the listings in Steve Herrman's AMBPR. The light cream-gray surfaces retain traces of mint luster. Faint scratches on the eagle's breast and trivial verdigris nearby, but generally undisturbed for the grade.<BR><I>Ex: George Ramont (6/20/1983).</B></I> Envelope Included.