Early Half Dollars
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3, AU58 PCGS. CAC. Tompkins Die State 2/2. The O-104 (T-4) variety is the sole representative of the Small 3 date logotype, identified more easily by the lack of a vertical serif on the crossbar of 3 than by the size of the digit. This example shows just the suggestion of wear and a sharp strike, with stronger-than-normal field stars and only slight weakness at the eagle's head from metal flow into the shoulder of Liberty. Attractive olive-gray toning shows glimmers of golden luster. The Tompkins reference indicates one other AU58 at the low end of the Condition Census. Awarded a CAC endorsement. Reported population of O-104 at PCGS: 3 in 58, 2 finer (2/17).
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