Early Half Dimes 1797 H10C 15 Stars, V-2, LM-1, R.3, XF40

Early Half Dimes
1797 H10C 15 Stars, V-2, LM-1, R.3, XF40 NGC. The 1797 Draped Bust half dime claims a mintage of 44,527 pieces, with four die varieties known for the date. This coin represents the LM-1 variety, with 15 stars and the outer berry between N and I in UNITED. This lightly worn example retains much original design detail on the hairlines. The lightly abraded surfaces display shades of pale gold and lavender-gray toning. The central obverse portrait shows slight strike softness.

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