1795 50C O-128, Small Head MS(PCGS#39251)
1795 50C O-128, Small Head MS (PCGS#39251)
The Regency Auction 47
- 拍卖行
- Legend Rare Coin Auctions
- 批号
- 8
- 等级
- VG8
- 价格
- 18,212
- 详细说明
- In 1795, three die marriages featured a new head style, unlike the other 29. On these three die marriages, the bust of Liberty features shorter hair curls, a flatter truncation, and other minor differences. While most dies are attributed to Robert Scot, early U.S. coinage expert Robert Hilt attributed these small head dies to John Smith Gardner. These are a distinct sub-type. All Small Head die marriages are VERY SCARCE to RARE, with the current O-128 is a Rarity-5 die marriage and this is a very pleasing, totally original VG. Indeed, the definition on this "collector grade" piece is very strong for a coin of this grade, and the surfaces are devoid of any serious issues. Just below the Condition Census for the variety, this coin saw extensive honest wear, and was carefully kept by a sharp eyed collector since. The eye appeal for a VG is excellent! PCGS 18, NGC 12, CAC 3. This coin sold for $2,053 in an October 2020 online only auction. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $2,850 and the CAC CPG value is $2,520. As a subtype the Small Head 1795 half dollars a very scarce and often seen with problems; this perfect VG is a real prize for the specialist collector on a more modest budget. Cert. Number 32249792 PCGS # 6054.00