1794 1/2C C-5a, BN MS(PCGS#35042)

1794 1/2C C-5a, BN MS (PCGS#35042)

Spring 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: 1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-5a. Rarity-4+. Normal Head. Small Edge Letters. VG-10 (PCGS). CAC. This is a handsome and well balanced example of a scarce and conditionally challenging die pairing. Both sides are warmly toned in olive-brown color and the surfaces are overall smooth with only a few minor marks visible to the unaided eye. The strike is nicely centered on the planchet with all devices bold except for the letters NI in UNITED and HALF CENT at the center, which are soft, yet discernible. With most survivors of the 1794 C-5a half cent heavily worn and/or impaired, this pleasing VG is sure to please advanced variety enthusiasts. Manley Die State 2.0, described as "very rare" by Manley (1998). PCGS# 35042. NGC ID: 2223. Click here for certification details from PCGS.