1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-2a. Rarity-3. Lettered Edge, Punctuated Date. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
A Condition Census quality coin that is certainly among the finest obtainable for the variety. Handsome surfaces are toned in a blend of olive-brown and golden-copper patina that attests to this coin's originality. Boldly defined save for a touch of softness to the central reverse, an overall smooth appearance further defines the superiority of this piece. A dull mark in the obverse field behind the liberty cap and a few seemingly associated surface nicks are mentioned for accuracy, all being useful identifying features. An outstanding opportunity for advanced half cent variety collectors. Manley Die State 3.0, "the usual state." One of the most popular and readily attributable die marriages in the Liberty Cap half cent series, the 1795 C-2a is the only variety that combines the Punctuated Date obverse with a lettered edge, and an example is required for completion of a Guide Book variety set of this denomination. The last Lettered Edge half cent produced, with most included in the December 1 delivery of that year, the 1795 C-2a is also a historically significant variety. Writing in the 2019 reference The Half Cent, 1793-1857: The Story of America's Greatest Little Coin, William R. Eckberg accounts for just 200 survivors in all grades, of which only a dozen or so are in AU and Mint State.
PCGS# 35070. NGC ID: 2224.
PCGS Population (Lettered Edge, Punctuated Date variety): 3; 6 finer (MS-65 BN finest). CAC Stickered Population: 2 in all AU grades; 2 in all Mint State grades.

Estimate: $12000