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Lot 329 - 1796 Draped Bust Half Dime. PCGS VF30 LIKERTY

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Lot 329 - 1796 Draped Bust Half Dime. PCGS VF30 LIKERTY
1796 Draped Bust Half Dime. "LIKERTY". Valentine-1, LM-1, Rarity-3. While not actually a distinct die variety or an intentional creation in the early mint, the 1796 LIKERTY half dime is, in point of fact, a late die state of V-1. The letter "K" was caused by die polishing at the top and bottom of the B in LIBERTY. For collectors, this later die state represents a third variety for the year -- along with one true overdate (V-2) and this variety (V-1). As with virtually all 1796 half dimes of this type, the central details are not completely defined but are much crisper than the 1797 issues. This is apparently a product of some fault in the device punches or in the press used for sinking the designs into the working dies. Otherwise, the surfaces are colorfully toned from album storage with an overlay of purple-amber and blue toning on each side. One of the most eye-catching examples in this grade we have offered! (#94254)