Lot 1621
1800 Draped Bust Half Dime. "LIBEKTY" error. PCGS graded EF-40. Light antique gray toning on the obverse, with a dark toning area behind Liberty's neck in the field, the reverse similar but with more dark verdigris scattered in the fields. All design elements are present, but a couple of stars over the eagle's head are weak (as seen on most coins from this die pairing). The error obverse die was probably caused by a broken "R" punch, perhaps the engraver dropped the punch on a cobblestone, knocking out a small portion of the top of that letter. Once this die was engraved, the R resembled more of a "K", hence it is known as the "LIBEKTY" variety. An excellent selection for the type collector.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750.
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| Realized $1,898 |
