Lot 116
1794 C-9 R7 Liberty Cap, Head Right G5. Thin Planchet with Lettered Edge. Several points sharper but covered with uniform fine granularity. No verdigris, and the only marks are a few light hairline scratches well hidden in the natural toning on both sides. Dark steel brown and chocolate fading to darker chocolate and olive in protected areas on the obverse. The obverse details are sharper than those on the reverse. The date and LIBERTY are strong but parts of the reverse legend are weak, especially at UNI. MDS, Manley state 2.0. What makes this piece special is the fact that it was struck on a lightweight (thin) lettered edge planchet that weighs 87.2 grains versus the 104.0-grain standard for 1794 half cents (see the preceding lot). The edge lettering is clear but some of the letters hang off the planchet due to its reduced thickness. This piece is also mentioned on page 45 of the Manley book on half cents. Weight 87.2 grains. Davy #94.9b.2.
Estimated Value $600-UP.
Ex Jonathan Kern 1/29/1991.
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