1876 Flowing Hair Half Dollar
Zoins
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Was this a good idea back in 1876?
How much would have this 1794 half dollar been worth in 1876?
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Not sure what it would have been worth but I kinda like it for what it is
It is neat thinking about someone making a memento for the 1876 centennial this way.
How do you know it was done in 1876?
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
All we know for sure is that it was done before ANACS stopped using those slabs, unless those slabs have been faked too.
Was it popular to do backdated carvings in those times?
I’m not THAT old!
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Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
That’s a great question, I’m interested also. Seems like the 1876 would be regarding the 100 year anniversary. Who knows when it was punched…
That's a pretty dramatic overdate!
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It wasn't punched. It was engraved.
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@CaptHenway.... As @Zoins posted, we cannot access that site. Regarding the OP, I would be happy to have that 'damaged' coin.... Cheers, RickO
Too bad they engraved the very rare 1794 T-5, about 25 known. Sold for $1320 in Terry Brand IV, but you can buy it now for 6% off at $3338.60.
In 1876, a 1794 half dollar would have sold for little or no numismatic premium. There was a thread that I could not find about the earliest US coin price guide around 1870, where 1794 dollars and 1796-1797 half dollars had "strong" prices for the time.
Great info! It's kind of neat they engraved something very rare when it wasn't known or worth a lot.
Now that the price is out, here it is, provenanced to Eternity Coin.
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