1795 C-2a R3 Punctuated Date with Thick Lettered Edge Planchet G5. Very slightly sharper but dull from uniform very fine roughness that covers both sides. There are traces of shallow reddish verdigris in protected areas on the obverse, and the only contact mark is a dull rim nick left of the top of the cap. Slightly glossy dark steel and olive brown. LDS, Manley state 3.0. The date is clear and the legends are complete except for a few letters affected by swelling associated with the late die state. Weight 98.0 grains.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex L. S. Ruder collection, Stack's 9/9/1987:289 (lot ticket included).
The Carvin Goodridge Collection of Half Cents
