1794 C-2c R7+ Liberty Cap, Head Right with Plain (Unlettered) Edge G5. Missing Edge Letters. Sharpness several points better where properly struck up but the planchet is covered with fine porosity. No verdigris. The only notable marks are dull rim nicks at IB in LIBERTY and below the left edge of the fraction. Dark steel brown with gloss on the devices but relatively matte in the protected areas. The date is clear and most of the legend is clear as well, although AMERICA is missing due to an uneven strike. EDS, Manley state 1.0, with the reverse rotated 15 degrees CW. The edge lettering is missing (planchet failed to pass through the Castaing machine). Similar to the 1794 C-1c listed earlier. An extremely rare mint error rather than a separate die variety; only one other example is known to this cataloger (McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/6/1996:57). Weight 97.5 grains. Davy #94.2.3.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Bowers & Merena 9/1992:1.
Selections from the Davy Collection of US Half Cents Part 2
