1807 HALF DOLLAR -
OVERTON 104
Rarity: Scarce
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Numismatic Auctions
Significant examples:
NGC MS-64 (illustrated
above). Overton 104. Ex - Superior Galleries' "Pre-Long
Beach" Sale, October 1-3, 2000, Lot 3270, where it was described as
follows: "Small lumps near milling at stars 2 and 3. NGC MS64. Deep,
beautiful "old silver" toning on both sides, the result, we are
sure, of close to 200 years careful storage away from damaging elements.
There are no spots or tarnish streaks; instead, the coin dazzles the eye
with its soft luster and incredible smoothness. Smoothness that is
unblemished by obvious marks; certainly no hairlines. Minor weakness in
the strike is inevitable on this variety, where Liberty's breast falls
opposite the clouds and stars on reverse. The two high points lying
opposite one another were a minor design flaw, causing weakness here on
most dates from 1801 to 1807. Only rarely does one find a full-fledged
Mint condition Overton-104 offered. In fact, the Overton reference book
lists the Condition Census topping out at '55' -- About
Uncirculated!" Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"Early
Half Dollar Die Varieties 1794-1836", Third Edition, by Al C.
Overton and Don Parsley |