Early Half Dollars
1807 50C Draped Bust, O-110, T-3, R.2, AU50 NGC. Tompkins Die State 2/2. A die crack through the top of STATES descends toward the clouds, but ends at the midpoint of the field above the clouds, so the variety is not quite O-110a. Likewise, the obverse die is in an intermediate die state with numerous cracks, but not all required for the latest stage. Rich gunmetal-gray toning on the obverse shows reddish-tan accents at the stars. The reverse is a notch or two lighter in its patina, with golden mint luster shining through brownish-gray toning. Sharp definition exists on all of the raised elements.
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