1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-2a. Rarity-3. Lettered Edge, Punctuated Date. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. A Condition Census quality coin that is certainly among the finest obtainable for the variety. Handsome surfaces are toned in a blend of olive-brown and golden-copper patina that attests to this coins originality. Boldly defined save for a touch of softness to the central reverse, an overall smooth appearance further defines the superiority of this piece. A dull mark in the obverse field behind the liberty cap and a few seemingly associated surface nicks are mentioned for accuracy, all being useful identifying features. An outstanding opportunity for advanced half cent variety collectors. Manley Die State 3.0, "the usual state."<p>One of the most popular and readily attributable die marriages in the Liberty Cap half cent series, the 1795 C-2a is the only variety that combines the Punctuated Date obverse with a lettered edge, and an example is required for completion of a <em>Guide Book</em> variety set of this denomination. The last Lettered Edge half cent produced, with most included in the December 1 delivery of that year, the 1795 C-2a is also a historically significant variety. Writing in the 2019 reference <em>The Half Cent, 1793-1857: The Story of Americas Greatest Little Coin</em>, William R. Eckberg accounts for just 200 survivors in all grades, of which only a dozen or so are in AU and Mint State. PCGS# 35070. NGC ID: 2224. PCGS Population (Lettered Edge, Punctuated Date variety): 3; 6 finer (MS-65 BN finest).<p>CAC Stickered Population: 2 in all AU grades; 2 in all Mint State grades.
