 1795 O.125 (R-4). A strong About Uncirculated or finer, with even silver-gray toning over lustre. Faint hairlines can be discerned with a strong magnifier and light, which disappear as the coin is examined at various angles, and which are minimally distracting. The strike is reasonably sharp on Liberty's curls, although most of the stars lack their central definition. Of importance to the collector, the eagle's breast feathers are sharp and show fine details and minimal wear. Liberty's cheek and neck are wonderfully clean, and there are no adjustment marks. Identifiable by a tiny planchet void near the denticles past the 'D' of UNITED. Apparently just missing the top half dozen known of the variety and currently ranked as the 7th finest seen in Steve Herrman's Auction & Mail Bid Prices Realized for Bust Half Dollars 1794-1839 or 'AMBPR'. A thoroughly satisfying coin for the specialist.
Ex Numisma 1995 (Stack's Session, November 29, 1995, lot 1249).
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