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1795 50C 2 Leaves VG8 PCGS

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:1,100.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1795 50C 2 Leaves VG8 PCGS
<B>1795 50C 2 Leaves VG8 PCGS.</B></I> O-110a, R.3. The obverse has parallel die cracks at the upper right. One of these curves through TY to stars 9 and 10 while the other curves through R to stars 10 and 11. The reverse has a faint die crack from the lower border to the E of UNITED. The pattern of obverse die cracks provides a dramatic and exceptional appearance that will appeal to the advanced collector of this early coinage series.<BR>This piece has lovely medium gray color with hints of pale brown and smooth surfaces. Light reverse adjustment marks are confined to the space above the legend. Despite considerable wear, it is an exceptional example that is sure to please.<BR>Haseltine-3; Beistle 3a-G; Overton-26; Hilt 22-Z; PCGS# 6052; Encyclopedia-4561.<BR><I>Ex: Globus Collection (Stack's, 12/1999), lot 1694; Alpine Numismatics (2/2004).<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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