1796 50c PCGS F12 (15 Stars) ex Hansen Collection

The Draped Bust, Small Eagle half dollars of 1796 and 1797 have long been considered rarities of the U. Half dollar series, joined together by both their low, combined mintage of 3,918 pieces, as well as by their status as a two-year design type. Mint records note that all of the coins dated 1796 were struck and delivered in 1797. Beyond that, actual mintages for the different issues are just educated guesses. Approximately half of the mintage was dated 1796, and the other half 1797.

A tough coin to locate in any state, this piece is bested by a VF30 that resides in the primary collection of Hansen coins. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins: US\Half Dollars\Early Halves (1794-1839)".

The seller is "davidlawrencerarecoins" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Certification: PCGS
Certification Number: 25668114
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Denomination: 50C
Year: 1796
Grade: 12
Strike Type: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Category: Half Dollars
Series: Draped Bust Half Dollar