Lot 695
1797 Draped Bust Half Dollar. 15 stars. . O-101. PCGS graded Fine-12. Nice and original, but weak on the right obverse stars. We also note minor adjustment marks hidden in the hair. The obverse die has a crack through the second star into Liberty's hair, and the reverse is shattered through STA. One of the lowest mintages of all regular issue silver coins, and downright hard to find in any decent grade. It is believed that 3,918 of the 1796 and 1797 half dollars were struck, then the design was changed to the heraldic eagle reverse. Of all the small eagle silver coins (half dime, dime, quarter, half dollar and silver dollar) this was the only one with the denomination displayed below the wreath on the reverse. This coin appears to be original, with steel gray toning and clean surfaces for the grade. In an old style green label PCGS holder, and truly rare in any grade.
Estimated Value $16,000 - 18,000.
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| Realized $16,675 |
