1794 C-8 R5 G6. Sharpness near F15 but covered with fine roughness under a slightly glossy dark olive and steel patina. The highpoints are a lighter shade of chocolate brown. No verdigris. A small rim bruise at TE in UNITED is the only significant mark. The date and legends are complete and easily readable. E-MDS, Manley state 2.0 early. The die crack down through the second T in STATES is faint.
Estimated Value $800-UP.
Ex Charles Blood collection 2/15/1975.
The Carvin Goodridge Collection of Half Cents