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Famous 1796 16 Stars Half Dollar Rarity PCGS VG Details 1796 16 Stars. O-102. Rarity-6. Genuine – Re

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Famous 1796 16 Stars Half Dollar Rarity PCGS VG Details 1796 16 Stars. O-102. Rarity-6. Genuine – Re
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This item SOLD at 2018 Mar 08 @ 23:32UTC-6 : CST/MDT
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Famous 1796 16 Stars Half Dollar Rarity
PCGS VG Details 1796 16 Stars. O-102. Rarity-6. Genuine – Repaired & Plugged – VG Details PCGS. Well, it may not be the prettiest circulated example known of this rare prize, but it is a 1796 half dollar, and that speaks volumes to collectors everywhere. The slate-gray surfaces exhibit lighter design high points. Both sides offer a grainy overall appearance, and the reverse exhibits a wide swath of scratches diagonally rim to rim from 5 to 10 o’clock. Holed and plugged at noon on the obverse, ERT rebuilt skillfully yet still obviously redone; the reverse scratches may have been to draw attention from the plug.
From the first of two years of the denomination with the Draped Bust, Small Eagle die combination; the 1797 is also considered a great rarity in all grades. The Guide Book lists a mintage for the date or 3,918 pieces, a figure that also includes the mintage for the 1797 half dollars! To find this star of the half dollar firmament at what could very well prove to be a down-to-earth price is a dream for many collectors. As noted, it isn’t pretty enough to enter a beauty contest, but it isn’t unlovely enough to totally ignore. Filler examples of this rarity don’t come along every day, so be prepared for some strong bidding when this piece makes its debut.
PCGS #6058



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