Lot 2802
1795 Half Dollar 2 Leaves. PCGS graded VF-35. Lots of detail for the grade with antique grey toning deepest in the field while lightening to light silver gray on the high points. A highly presentable example of this second year issue. As on the bust dollars this year, the denomination appears on the edge of the coin (though obscured by the PCGS holder) (PCGS # 39213) .
Historic Events of 1795: David Rittenhouse of Pennsylvania served as director of the Mint from April 1792 to June 1795. Henry William DeSaussure served as director of the Mint from July 1795 to October 27, 1795. Elias Boudinot served from October 28, 1795 to July 1805. The first United States gold coins were struck-$5 and $10 pieces.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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| Realized $5,290 |
