1794 C-5a R4+ Small Edge Letters VG8. Sharpness F15 with uniform fine roughness covering the planchet. No verdigris, and the only notable mark is a tiny rim bruise at the end of the pole. Slightly glossy dark olive and steel. The date is bold and the legends are clear. LDS, Manley state 2.0, which he calls "very rare." The reverse is rotated 30 degrees CW. Weight 104.0 grains.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex New York Public Library collection, Bowers & Ruddy 10/30/1982:2124 (lot ticket included).
The Carvin Goodridge Collection of Half Cents
