1794 C-4a R3 F12. Small Edge Letters. Sharpness near EF40 but the planchet is dull and covered with uniform microscopic roughness. No contact marks or verdigris. The best identifying feature of this piece is a slightly beveled planchet at the rim over UNI. Frosty dark steel and olive with slightly lighter chocolate toning on the highpoints of the obverse. Sharply struck M-LDS, Manley state 3.0. The die clashmarks are sharp and the bulge under the cap is strong. Weight 105.2 grains. Estimated Value $800-UP. Ex Bill Eckberg. Categories: Half Cents
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