1795 C-4 R3 Punctuated Date, Plain Edge G5. Off Center. A couple points sharper but there are shallow dents in the obverse dentils from K-3 to K-5 with similar dents or distortions in the dentils at F-AME. A nick through ME and a vertical scratch up from the H in HALF are the other notable marks. Otherwise the surfaces are smooth and attractive. Glossy olive and chocolate brown, possibly retoned. The date is bold, including the comma punctuation between the 1 & 7. Struck 5-10% off center to K-9. Weight 85.9 grains. Davy #95.4.6.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Source unrecorded 1993-1996.
Selections from the Davy Collection of US Half Cents Part 2
