1797 H10C LM-2 MS(PCGS#38598)

October 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

362

Grade

VF35

Prix

3 840

Description du lot

1797 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-2. Rarity-4. 16 Stars. VF-35 (PCGS). A wholesome and attractive mid grade example that will appeal to both circulated type collectors and early half dime variety specialists. Richly toned in steely-copper patina, both sides retain plenty of bold striking detail. The centers are softly defined, as made, but to no great detriment to the coin's overall appeal. LM-2 is one of two die marriages of the 1797 16 Stars Guide Bookvariety, and it is marginally less rare than LM-3. This issue as a whole can be elusive from a market availability standpoint, however, survivors legitimately scarce in an absolute sense and enjoying strong collector demand given the brevity of the Draped Bust, Small Eagle half dime type of 1796 to 1797. PCGS# 4259. Click here for certification details from PCGS.