1797 Half Cent W/ Stems, Plain Edge Value?

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CoinHunter00 Valued Member United States 63 Posts	Posted 01/20/2021 7:52 pm Hi, I am posting these two pictures of a 1797 Half Cent to hopefully get some insight/information about it, specifically if its legit and if so, what its value is! Thank you ahead of time! Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/20/2021 8:18 pm I'll say G+ details (scratched). Fine old coin, but not a fan. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34393 Posts	Posted 01/20/2021 8:26 pm @coin what are the weight and diameter of this piece? "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
psuman08 Pillar of the Community United States 1747 Posts	Posted 01/20/2021 10:55 pm I think this is a VG details. The reverse image is hard to see detail due to the angle. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinHunter00 Valued Member United States 63 Posts	Posted 01/21/2021 12:12 am Hi, I do not currently have the coin in my possession -- was just wondering if I should change that but I think I will pass! Thanks for the responses! Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 01/21/2021 4:44 pm Personally I like it. 1797 C-2 an R-4 variety. Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6381 Posts	Posted 01/29/2021 2:50 pm Agree with VG details, with several significant old scratches. The coin looks genuine, with a relatively smooth planchet and no apparent corrosion. Even with the scratches the value is likely in the $500 range. I think many type collectors would be pleased with this coin. Report this Post to the Staff
fortcollins Pillar of the Community United States 3619 Posts	Posted 01/29/2021 5:24 pm The reverse photo makes it difficult to get a good feel for the grade. It looks either G-06 or VG-08 details, and more likely VG-08 details. I have to say, for a details coin, it looks pretty nice for the grade. The scratches are old, and the coin circulated a while after the scratches. IMHO a straight graded VG-08 would be $600-ish, give or take a bit. The general rule of thumb for details coins is to cut the straight grade value in half, but this one likely would go a bit higher. Somewhere around $400-450 might be in the ballpark. Report this Post to the Staff
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