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Trio of Half Cents

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:46.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 USD and UP
Trio of Half Cents
Trio of Half Cents. The first is an 1804 C-9 R2 VG8 net AG3 for being pressed into something round leaving the appearance of a double strike against a blank planchet. (Davy #04.9.18). The second is an 1809 C-3 R1 G4 net Fair-2 for being banged up quite a bit while a design unknown on any half cent shows clearly over STAT. The added design is in normal relief, not incuse. However, there are a few incuse stars on the rim over AMER, and these stars are of the proper size and design to have come from another 1809 half cent. Quite a mysterious piece, but it appears to have become special outside the mint. Careful inspection is warranted. (Davy #09.3.19) The third piece is an 1850 C-1 R2- VG8 that has been plated with a silvery gray metal. The plating is complete except for a small test mark on the edge from a touchstone. There are a few minor contact marks, all consistent with the grade. (Davy #50.1.7). Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $100-UP.

Provenance: Sources in order were Bob Cunningham (eBay) 9/29/2000, Richard Gross 4/7/2000, and Don Valenziano 10/22/1988.