Lot 156
1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. . C-2, R3. Fine-12 Struck Over 1794 TAL Cent. Very slightly sharper, especially on the obverse, but there are several small, sharp rim nicks on the reverse, the strongest one at U in UNITED. Glossy chocolate brown and steel. Smooth and attractive. The date and legends are complete and clear. Struck over a cut-down 1794 Talbot Allum & Lee Cent with NEW YORK. Strong undertype from the TAL cent shows at the date and area to the right, including ORK in the dentils right of the bust tip. Weight 89.9 grains.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,500.
Ex Richard Picker 1955-Norweb Collection, Bowers & Merena 10/12/87:26-Jack Robinson.
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