1794 C-5a R4+ Small Edge Letters G6. Rotated Reverse. A couple points sharper but covered with fine roughness on all but the highpoints, which are smooth. No contact marks or verdigris. Slightly glossy dark steel brown and olive. The date and legends are complete and clear except for weakness on the denominator. EDS, Manley state 1.0, before any die clashmarks on the obverse. The reverse is rotated 70 degrees CW. Weight 91.8 grains.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Stack's 6/18/1981:127 (lot ticket included).
The Carvin Goodridge Collection of Half Cents