1797 Small Eagle Half Dollar. NGC graded VF-25. The Overton Plate coin

1797 Small Eagle Half Dollar. The Overton Plate coin Overton-101, considered to be rarity-5. This is the Overton plate coin (see the scan of that page in this reference). Made in small quantities and only for two years, the small eagle half dollar type is the Holy Grail for type coin collectors.

For this reason even heavily worn or damaged specimens still bring tens of thousands of dollars. Rich gray toning that deepens as it reaches the rims, with some mint made adjustment marks, mostly in Ms. About my firm: I'm a member of the prestigious Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) since 2006. I'm a contributor to the Redbook (also known as the Guide Book of US Coins).

I'm a life member of the American Numismatic Association (a member since 1978). Member of Early American Coppers, Colonial Coin Collectors Club, John Reich Collectors Society, Liberty Seated Collectors Club and numerous other coin organizations. The item "1797 Small Eagle Half Dollar.

The Overton Plate coin" is in sale since Tuesday, March 14, 2017. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ US\Half Dollars\Early Halves (1794-1839)". The seller is "davewcoins" and is located in Wallingford, Connecticut. This item can be shipped to United States, Philippines, Cayman islands.

Certification Number: 4220113-001
Certification: NGC
Strike Type: Business
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Grade: VF 25
Year: 1797
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Composition: Silver