1795 50C O-126, Small Head MS(PCGS#39247)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2121

Grade

VF20

Price

5,581

Lot Description

1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. O-126. Rarity-4+. Small Head. VF-20 (PCGS). This is one of the desirable "Small Head" varieties so named for the particularly attractive head punch used for the obverse die, only three such varieties of 1795 half dollars have this feature, and all are scarce to rare. This mid grade example is much nicer than commonly found, as Liberty shows much hair definition and the eagle's wings show most of the feathers. Smooth wear on the high points and light silver-gray on the obverse with deeper russet and blue around the rim while the reverse shows more of the russet and blue toning scattered over the fields with the silver relegated to the devices. Free of adjustment marks and a rare and desirable issue that should have separate recognition in the Guide Book. PCGS# 6054.