Description:

1794 C-1a R3 Liberty Cap, Head Right F12. Blundered Edge. Repunched 179. Large Edge Letters. Sharpness VF30 but the surfaces are slightly uneven and there are specks of greenish verdigris scattered over both sides. The roughness is strongest in the field under the cap where there is a patch of shallow pitting. Glossy light olive and chocolate brown. Possibly lightly burnished but the eye appeal is decent considering the imperfect surfaces. LDS, Manley state 3.0, with clear die clashmarks on both sides and the reverse rotated 15 degrees CCW from a normal head-to-foot die orientation. The date and legends are complete and clear, and the repunching on the 179 is visible. The edge lettering is blundered and reads "TWO HUNDROR A DOLLAR" and the R in HUNDR overlaps the O in OR. Once again, the Castaing machine was not reset properly before adding the edge lettering to a planchet, and we are able to enjoy an early mint error. This specific error is mentioned on page 11 in Ron Manley's book on the half cent series. Manley calls this type of error very rare and reports that Walter Breen had never seen one on a half cent. Weight 97.7 grains. Davy #94.1a.8.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Bowers & Merena 11/18/94:2002.

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