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1795 50C 2 Leaves XF45 PCGS

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1795 50C 2 Leaves XF45 PCGS
<B>1795 50C 2 Leaves XF45 PCGS.</B></I> O-131, High R.4. On this early die state there is no visible lump between the 5 and star 15 on the obverse. Short die cracks are seen from the border to the right side of A2 and from the top of A3 to the tops of UNITED.<BR> Pewter surfaces with lighter gold and iridescent toning, and evenly matched on each side. Considerable remnants of mint luster can be seen around the devices on each side. The central obverse is remarkably well defined for the grade. The eagle shows the usual flat breast but the wings are well detailed. A few small to moderate size handling marks are seen on each side. Minor adjustment marks extend inward along parts of the reverse border. <BR> Haseltine-14; Beistle 13a-T; Overton-64; Hilt 13-L; PCGS# 6052; Encyclopedia-4553.<BR><I>Ex: 1998 FUN Auction (Heritage, 1/98), lot 6873.<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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