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1805 50C Fine 15 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1805 50C Fine 15 NGC
<B>1805 50C Fine 15 NGC.</B></I> O-105, R.5. After the breakup of Obverse 3, the next Wide Date 1805 half used a new obverse that is characterized by the stars large and close together. But it differs from the O-104 by the position of the final two digits in the date, which are closer to each other than previously seen. <BR> This variety has the same reverse as that used on O-103 and O-104, and on O-105 it begins its final breakup, with a heavy rim break above the ATE of STATES that engulfs the tops of TE. In the more advanced state of the die (O-105a), a heavy break will develop at the top of ITE in UNITED, although it is not present on this example. <BR> This example exhibits light gray patina with reddish-gold accents that cling to portions of the design elements. Nice definition for the grade, and the surfaces are relatively clean.<BR> Haseltine-9; Not in Beistle; Overton-12; PCGS# 39278; Encyclopedia-4581.<BR><I>Ex: Julian Leidman (10/1979); Jules Reiver Collection (Heritage, 1/2006), lot 22529.<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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