1797 1/2C 1 Above 1, BN MS(PCGS#1042)

Winter 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6008

Grade

F15BN

Price

1,320

Lot Description

1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-2. 1 Above 1, Plain Edge. Fine-15 (PCGS). This pleasing example is warmly toned in chocolate-brown colorations throughout. Overall detail is solid for the assigned grade, the only mentionable softness of detail confined to the reverse at the word HALF in the denomination and the upper portion of the wreath. The surfaces are smooth in hand, if a tad subdued, with no significant marks to report. Desirable Fine quality for this popular Guide Bookvariety in the early half cent series. Provenance: From the Abernathy Collection. PCGS# 1042. NGC ID: 2228. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.