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PCGS authenticated and graded MS 63 BN. Choice glossy tan and light brown. The only defects are a small carbon spot over the A in HALF and another under the B in LIBERTY. Sharply struck. The repunching on the 79 in the date is clear. NOTE: The Edwards copies of the 1796 half cent were struck using hand-made dies on rolled copper planchets that are a bit thinner and lighter than the genuine version. The workmanship is of good quality and the resulting design is a fairly accurate representation of the genuine article. These were struck sometime prior to 1865, and the first auction appearance came in 1866. Reportedly only 12 pieces were struck before the dies were destroyed. These copies are quite popular and seldom appear for sale, so the reported “mintage” appears accurate. Weight 74.2 grains.
Ex; Stack’s 6/1985:586 (possibly earlier ex J. C. Mitchelson-Connecticut State Library) – R. Tettenhorst (The Davy Collection), McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/4/2011:159 – Jack H. Beymer Collection
Year – 1796
Variety – Kennedy-1
Rarity – 7-
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| Weight | 1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Circulated/Uncirculated | Uncirculated |
| Denomination | 1/2C |
| Coin | Liberty Cap |
| Year | 1796 |
| Certification Number | 19934917 |
| Color | BN |
| Grade | MS 63 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture | United States |
| Certification | PCGS |
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