1804 C-9 R2 VG7. Heavily Blunted Reverse. Slightly sharper but the surfaces are covered with microscopic roughness. No verdigris or notable marks. Slightly glossy dark steel and olive brown. LDS, Manley state 5.0. The cud at RTY is strong and a clear die crack passes from the 4 through the bust tip. The obverse was struck normally but the reverse is heavily blunted, possibly struck through debris on the die. Davy #04.9.16.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Ex Richard Gross 4/7/2000.
Selections from the Davy Collection of US Half Cents Part 2
