1796 50C O-102 F12 PCGS
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1796 50C 16 Stars, O-102, T-2, R.6, Fine 12 PCGS. Amato 227a. Tompkins Die State 5/2. Unlike the other three varieties of the 1796-1797 Draped Bust Small Eagle half dollars, the 1796 Overton-102 shows 16 obverse stars instead of 15. The 16 stars variety commemorated Tennessee's June 1, 1796 admission to the Union as the 16th state. Meanwhile, Mint records indicate that all Draped Bust Small Eagle halves were delivered in February, March, and May 1797. Detailed research by Steve Tompkins estimates the total mintages of 1796 and 1797-dated pieces to be about equal in quantity at around 1,900 pieces, but the exact number of 1796 15 Stars and 16 Stars pieces is unknown. In any case, the mintages are extremely small. The present 1796 16 Stars example represents a late die state, evidenced by the obverse die crack extending from the rim through the first four stars then out to the milling. Contrary to previous literature claiming that this crack is seen on most 16-Stars pieces, our ongoing research on the Draped Bust Small Eagle series indicates that only about 35 percent of the known 16-Stars examples possess this crack. The current specimen is therefore desirable for the variety/die state specialist as well as the type collector. Attractive medium gray patina is deeper surrounding the devices on both sides of this Fine 12 example, offering modest contrast with the motifs. Liberty's hair displays a generous amount of detail, as do the ear, eye, eyebrow, and drapery folds. In fact, the obverse may lay claims to Very Fine classification. About one-third of the feather detail is visible on the eagle's wings that are completely separated from the torso. The surfaces on each side are devoid of significant marks, and no adjustment marks are apparent. A minuscule mark midway between Liberty's ear and neck curl and one between the right (facing) wing tip and inner-middle palm leaf are mentioned solely for identification purposes. Among the 100 Greatest U.S. Coins. ...
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