1795 C-6a R2 No Pole, Thin Planchet VG10. Struck over 1794 TAL Cent. Sharpness VF30 or slightly better but covered with very fine roughness under a slightly glossy dark olive patina. No verdigris or notable contact marks. Sharply struck and rather well centered on the planchet. EDS, Manley state 1.0, before any swelling right of the Y in LIBERTY. Struck over a 1794 TAL cent. The undertype is confirmed by "NEW" (from NEW YORK, which is limited to the 1794-dated version of the TAL cents) clearly visible left of the date. Weight 93.1 grains. Davy #95.6a.31. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Coin Galleries MBS 11/13/1985:1466-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:62. (The Coin Galleries and Cohen lot tickets are included.). Categories: Selections from the Davy Collection of US Half Cents Part 2
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