1796 50C 15 Stars MS(PCGS#6057)

March 2020 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3155

Grade

VF25

Price

50,400

Lot Description

A Classic Rarity 1796 Small Eagle Half Dollar 1796 Draped Bust Half Dollar. Small Eagle. O-101, T-1. Rarity-5-. 15 Stars. VF-25 (PCGS). This pleasing VF exhibits a blend of pearl gray, pale olive and sandy-gold patina, direct lighting calling forth more vivid undertones of reddish-gold, powder blue and pale rose that are more pronounced on the reverse. Boldly defined overall from a well centered and nicely executed strike. There are no sizeable handling marks, the in hand appearance pleasingly smooth for a moderately circulated Draped Bust, Small Eagle half dollar. This short lived, normally elusive design type is represented by multiple examples in the present sale, the handsome mid grade 1796 Overton-101 offered here ideal for inclusion in an advanced numismatic cabinet. Tompkins Die Stage 1/1. PCGS# 6057. NGC ID: 24E9. Click here for certification details from PCGS.