1841 1/2 C Reverse of 1840 PR65+ Brown PCGS. CAC. Second Restrike, B-3 (1-C), R.6....

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1841 B-3 Half Cent, PR65+ Brown
Second Restrike
From the Missouri Cabinet

1841 1/2 C Reverse of 1840 PR65+ Brown PCGS. CAC. Second Restrike, B-3 (1-C), R.6. Ex: Missouri Cabinet Collection. 97.8 grains. The usual late die state of the obverse with a heavy die crack from the rim above star 2, joining stars 3 through 6, and just missing the upper point of star 7 where it joins the rim. The die crack is highlighted with bright orange mint color on its upper edge. Breen's Series V and Coleman's Group II.

Faded mint red remains on both sides of this olive-brown Gem proof that exhibits delicate blue overtones. A few splashes of dark toning appear on the obverse, including that in the left obverse field to the bottom edge of star 4. Our EAC grade PR63.
Ex: B. Max Mehl (privately, 1937); R. Henry Norweb Family (Bowers and Merena, 10/1987), lot 99; R. Tettenhorst (Bernard Edison); Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society; Missouri Cabinet (Goldberg Coins, 1/2014), lot 156.
From The Poulos Family Collection, Part II.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 35351, Base PCGS# 1257, Greysheet# 201963)

Weight: 5.44 grams

Metal: 100% Copper

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