1794 Half Dollar-Low Grade-But how rare are they

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Eduard, Aug 24, 2007.

  1. Eduard

    Eduard Supporter**

    Hello,
    here is yet another coin from my collection. This is another one i had to pursue long and hard (more than 25 years ago) until i found one which i could afford. It is in low grade, with the eagles' head just barely visible. The date is a bit weak but it is definitely clear to the unaided eye. Again i would appreciate any comments as to the number of axamples exisitng today. I do know that is is not a rare variety of the 1794. Also please comments/opinions as to the grade. As i mentioned, almost all of my US coins are not erncapsulated since i bought them before encapsulation became common, so your opinions will help me to document my collection.
    Regards,
    Eduard
     

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  3. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    Eduard
    You have excellent taste in coins.
    That one, I would say is VG +.
    The reverse I wouldn't worry about-- it is weak from the strike, not wear.
    However, that said, the obverse may have been cleaned.
     
  4. WoodenSpoon Boy

    WoodenSpoon Boy New Member

    Excellent coin , nice even wear and great eye appeal . obverse Vg and reverse G
     
  5. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    I would grade the coin VG details, cleaned, net G.
     
  6. bqcoins

    bqcoins Olympic Figure Skating Scoring System Expert

  7. DJCoinz

    DJCoinz Majored in Morganology

    Very nice. Looks G06 to me. :thumb:
     
  8. tjenkins_1983

    tjenkins_1983 Numismaniac

    Don't know what to grade it without consulting my standards book, but it's a great piece.
     
  9. Shortgapbob

    Shortgapbob Emerging Numismatist

    Looks like VG details to me. I think that the coin may possibly have been in the ground for a time and been cleaned. Overall, a great and appealing coin though! Nice piece!
     
  10. srkjkd

    srkjkd Book before coin

    you really have some fantastic coins...these are dream pieces i would love to own..thank you for sharing them....steve
     
  11. Eduard

    Eduard Supporter**

    Thank you everybody for your comments.
    What i would still like to know is what is the approximate number of extant pieces of the 1794 Half Dollar. If possible, also which variety of the 1794 this is. I understand there are several varieties for that year.
    Regards,
    Eduard
     
  12. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    Eduard:
    I believe that this is the O-101, with Obverse 1; and Reverse A.
    Are there any die cracks on the reverse? Look at from edge to the F (in OF).
    If so, it is probably O-101a.
     
  13. Eduard

    Eduard Supporter**

    Frank,
    Thank you. Yes, there is a very faint die line at "OF". This is the O-101a. variety. I finally know what this is.
    I will post a 1795 Half soon. I hope you can help me to identify the variety with that one also. It has been for ages in my collection.
    regards,
    Eduard
     
  14. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    Eduard:
    Good luck, beautiful coins.
     
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