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1797 50C AU55 NGC.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1797 50C AU55 NGC.
1797 50C AU55 NGC. O-101a, R.5. Long known to be the most difficult type coin of the denomination, these Draped Bust, Small Eagle Half Dollars have enjoyed nearly legendary status and are perhaps the most avidly sought type in all of U.S. numismatics. This design was coined for only two years, 1796 to 1797, with a total mintage of 3,918 pieces. Of this extremely limited production, there are perhaps 150 to 200 survivors, most in well circulated grades. Just four die marriages are known for the type, two for each of the dates of production. O-101a is perhaps the most interesting variety, because the reverse die eventually disintegrates into a web of interlaced die cracks. On the present high grade example, the obverse is perfect aside from a heavy crack from the rim through the second star to a curl. The reverse, however, has numerous die cracks: 10 o'clock to the wing, from that crack below ST in STATES, the T in STATES to the eagle's neck, from 1 o'clock to the eagle's beak, between ES in STATES, through the first A in AMERICA, U and N in UNITED, the eagle's right (facing) claw to the wing, below the left wing, beside the 1 in the fraction, plus a trio of cracks from the O in OF. Liberty's cheek and shoulder have light wear, as does the eagle's breast, but the wings and hair curls retain considerable bright luster. This dove-gray piece is essentially unmarked aside from a pair of inconspicuous pinscratches near the hair ribbon. For the advanced collector, the importance of this Choice AU early silver type coin cannot be overstated. Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.