Lot 9
1794 C-2a R2+ Liberty Cap, Head Right G5. Tab Double Strike. Small Edge Letters. Sharpness F12 but there are several pitmarks on the obverse and the surfaces display minor roughness elsewhere on both sides. No verdigris or significant contact marks. Slightly glossy dark steel and olive brown. Double struck. The first strike was normal but the coin failed to eject completely and it was struck a second time. The second impression was 95% off center and the obverse die created a tab at the top of the obverse while the new blank planchet left an indent at the opposing spot on the reverse. The obverse tab shows the bottom of the "17" from the date, which is a significant bonus. M-LDS, Manley state 3.0, with strong die clashmarks at the neck. The date and legends are complete and clear except where affected by the tab strike. An extremely rare type of mint error, the only example known to this cataloger on a 1794 half cent. Weight 99.3 grains. Davy #94.2a.5.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Rick DeSanctis, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 8/1/02:2453.
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