1796 H10C Likerty MS(PCGS#4254)

November 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

2036

Grade

VF30

Prix

5 520

Description du lot

Warmly and pleasingly toned with dominant russet and pewter gray patina that yields to more vivid undertones of reddish-rose, antique gold and powder blue evident at more direct viewing angles. A tad glossy in texture to suggest an old, light cleaning, the surfaces are otherwise fairly well composed with only a few moderate size marks scattered about. Boldly defined overall.<p>The popular 1796 is the first of only two half dime years that feature the Draped Bust, Small Eagle design type. Two die marriages are known with Logan-McCloskey 1, represented here, corresponding to the LIKERTY <em>Guide Book</em> variety. This name is derived from the use of a broken B punch that gives that letter the appearance of a K. While not as rare as LM-2, LM-1 is scarce in its own right with most survivors heavily worn, if not also impaired. Clearly, there is much to recommend this PCGS-certified Choice VF example to the advanced type collector or Bust half dime enthusiast.