Early copper terminology help - Lettered Edge, with pole vs LE, Punctuated Date

Bochiman

Ok,

I own a 1795 half cent I have posted recently. Pic below again.
I like it and was ok with the price I paid. Price doesn't appear different between the 2 types (at least not that different in this grade) so it isn't about the money..just learning.

Is the below "with pole" or "punctuated date"?
I believe it is "with pole" but I don't know what a "punctuated date" one looks like.

Help is appreciated from those that know....pics even moreso

Aegis3

<< <i>Ok,

I own a 1795 half cent I have posted recently. Pic below again.
I like it and was ok with the price I paid. Price doesn't appear different between the 2 types (at least not that different in this grade) so it isn't about the money..just learning.

Is the below "with pole" or "punctuated date"?
I believe it is "with pole" but I don't know what a "punctuated date" one looks like.

Help is appreciated from those that know....pics even moreso >>



I would call it a "with pole, I795" (note the capital letter I in the date) for a verbal variety description. The C1 is the only variety where this die has the pole intact, and only comes with a lettered edge.

The punctuated date is for a different obverse where a small die chip/break occurs so the date looks like "1,795". With a lettered edge, that variety would be C2a, but it shares the same reverse with the C1 you have. C2 also exists as a plain edge variety, the much rarer C2b. The punctuated date was also paired with two additional reverse dies, and these are only known with plain edges (C3, C4).

Finally, the "I795" obverse was later reground to give the "I795, no pole" variety, which is known with two different reverse dies; both of these are only with plain edges (C5, C6). These two varieties are typically divided into subvarieties depending on planchet thickness or planchet stock....

Bochiman

Thank you very much Aegis,

I was guessing at the punctuated date part but wasn't sure. Appreciate your clear explanation of both!