Lot 1428
1797 Draped Bust Half Dollar. . Overton-102. NGC graded VF-30. Housed in NGC holder 1773138-003. Very popular type coin. Lightly toned with nice even wear. For the date, a well-centered, problem-free pale golden brown and neutral gray delight with smooth surfaces on both sides. There are no marks. The rims are in excellent shape without bruises. Indeed, about as attractively struck as can be, with just outstanding centers. When James F. Ruddy was acquiring the thousands of coins to photograph for his "Photograde" grading book, the two most difficult types to find in the range of grades he required were this draped bust, small eagle style half dollar of 1796 and 1797, and the similar draped bust, small eagle half dimes of the same year. They just weren't available in representative grades; most were (and are) problem coins. That this lovely 1797 half dollar is among the most attractive graded Very Fine 30 will please every bidder who senses its value and makes a stab at becoming the successful high bidder. Only 2,984 estimated struck (per the Breen encyclopedia). A total of 13 graded in all grades of VF.
Estimated Value $60,000 - 65,000.
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