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1804 1/2 C Spiked Chin, C-8, B-7, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. Our EAC Grade AU58....
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Description
1804 C-8, B-7 Half Cent, MS64 Brown
Famous 'Spiked Chin' Variety
1804 1/2 C Spiked Chin, C-8, B-7, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. Our EAC
Grade AU58. A lovely example with full cartwheel luster and
satin surfaces that exhibit rose and sea-green patina, blended with
splashes of original orange mint color. Boldly struck with minimal
surface marks on each side.Variety: The instantly identifiable Spiked Chin obverse. This is the most plentiful of four Spiked Chin varieties. Manley Die State 3.0. The obverse is cracked through the tops of LIBERTY with a branch from the L to the rim. Obverse border details is lacking.
Population Data (7/14): PCGS has certified eight 1804 Spiked Chin half cents in MS64 Brown, with only three finer pieces.
Heritage Commentary: The Cohen-8, Breen-7 die marriage is the most plentiful Spiked Chin, with a population roughly equal to the combined total of the three other varieties.
Provenance: Purchased from Bill Nagle (11/2001).
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 222G, Variety PCGS# 35167, Base PCGS# 1075, Greysheet# 80884)
Weight: 5.44 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
Auction Info
2014 October 27 The Eugene H. Gardner Collection II US Coins Signature Auction - New York #1214 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2014
27th
Monday
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