Lot 1934
1795. Miller-2, Breen 1-B, Rarity-4. . M-2. Sharpness of EF-40 but the surfaces have been repaired and cleaned. The surfaces of this coin have been cleaned and likely repaired to reduce handling marks and rim ticks, and moderate hairlines are still present. Well struck and with strong detail on the devices. We note a series of surface marks on the lower half of the letters of LIBERTY, and a general layer of handling marks on both sides. Identifiable by a dull scrape from the fourth (from right) palm leaf down to the rim, and a similar one just above the top of the right wing of the eagle. Obviously a coin with some problems, and one that should be inspected by prospective buyers as all 1795 half eagles are rare. The first year of issue, and one for a type collector who wants substantial detail without a huge price.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
From the collection of Robert W. Miller, Sr.
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