1796 Edwards Copy Kenny-1 R7 VF35. Considerably sharper but the fields and protected areas are covered with faint diagonal striations that are hidden under the attractive glossy light to medium chocolate brown toning. The highpoints are smooth. No marks or other defects, just very light wear on the highpoints. This example offers excellent eye appeal in spite of the striations, but the source of the striations is unknown. This piece is the Cohen plate coin for the Edwards Copy (see page 125 in the second edition of his classic book on the series titled
American Half Cents). Breen lists this piece as "About Uncirculated" in his census of known examples on page 167 of his encyclopedia but admits he had not seen the coin. Weight 59.8 grains. Davy #96.3.1.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex James Kelly (World Numismatiques) 5/12/1961:1288-1961 ANA Sale, lot 1385-H. Robert Young-Stack's 1976 ANA Sale, 8/24/1976:217.
Selections from the Davy Collection of US Half Cents Part 2
