1845 First Restrike (Reverse of 1856), B-2, C-SR7, High R.7, PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. Our EAC Grade PR65. CAC. ...

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1845 B-2 Half Cent, PR66 Red and Brown
First Restrike, Reverse of 1856
The Finest PCGS Graded Restrike

1845 First Restrike (Reverse of 1856), B-2, C-SR7, High R.7, PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. Our EAC Grade PR65. CAC. Equivalents. Gilbert-2; Empire-102; Cohen-SR7; Breen-2, BW-2.
Rarity. Richard T. Coleman, Jr. lists just four proofs of this variety, while the Breen-Hanson Condition census records 6 proofs. The Bowers-Whitman Guide Book estimates that eight to 10 survive.
Obverse 1. Christian Gobrecht's Braided Hair design of 1840 (now dated 1845) is described at lot 3129.

Reverse B. This is the First Restrike die with a recut T in CENT.
Edge. Plain.
Surfaces. A brilliant Premium Gem proof, this beautiful half cent retains substantial orange mint color with delicate blue, violet, and chocolate-brown toning. Sharply struck with reflective proof surfaces. This piece was described in 1954 as a "Choice bright orange proof."
Die State (Sholley). Obverse has light scattered spalling and rust, about the same as later state 1845 Large Berry Originals. This is the only pairing of the Reverse of 1856 with the 1845 obverse. The reverse shows light polish lines from the lower left to upper right. The crack from dentil to the top of C in AMERICA is weak, but visible. Developing spalling around HALF CENT, particularly in the rough patch between A and the wreath. Die state is the same seen on middle state 1857 proofs. Struck mid to late 1857.

Appearances. Illustrated at the PCGS Set Registry record of the McGuigan Collection. Plated in the TAD catalog.
PCGS Population (6/2022). In all grades, PCGS has examined 17 submission of 1845 Restrike half cents. This example is the finest of those, the only submission that is graded PR66 Red and Brown. Just two of those submissions are certified as First Restrikes with the Reverse of 1856.
Commentary. The McGuigan Collection coin is the finest of just four 1845 First Restrike half cents known to us. The others are the NGC-certified PR65 Red and Brown example from the Norweb and Partrick collections, the PR65 Brown PCGS example from the Missouri Cabinet, and an example from the Leon Bookman Collection that is now graded PR64 Red and Brown PCGS.
McGuigan Commentary. Superb slightly mellowed red and brown toned mirror surfaces.
Provenance. Ex: Anderson Dupont (Stack's, 11/1954), lot 1140; Dorothy Nelson (TAD Collection, Stack's, 3/1975), lot 868; R.E. Naftzger, Jr.; Eric Streiner; Marin Numismatics (Donald Kagin); Thomas D. Reynolds (10/1993).
From The James R. McGuigan Half Cent Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 35373, Base PCGS# 1282, Greysheet# 213396)

Weight: 5.44 grams

Metal: 100% Copper

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