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1805 1/2 C Large 5, Stems, C-4, B-4, R.2, MS65+ Red and Brown PCGS. CAC....
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1805 C-4, B-4 Half Cent, MS65+ Red and Brown
Large 5, Stems
1805 1/2 C Large 5, Stems, C-4, B-4, R.2, MS65+ Red and Brown
PCGS. CAC. Ex: Simpson. When half cent enthusiasts think of the
Draped Bust type with original orange mint color, the dates of 1804
and 1806 quickly come to mind. While 1800 is another date that is
occasionally seen with mint red, all other dates are rare or
non-existent in such a state of preservation. Including all
varieties, PCGS has certified three examples of 1803 and three
examples of 1805 in Red and Brown, with no Red examples of either
date. The other dates, 1802, 1807, and 1808, exist in Brown
only.This impressive piece represents the latest die state for the variety. In the Half Cent Die State Book, Ronald Manley reports two die states. There are three die states recorded in a new book, published in 2020. Ed Fuhrman is the author of The Half Cent Handbook, Draped Bust Varieties 1800-1808. This lovely Gem meets the criteria for his latest die state. Numerous obverse die cracks are evident, including a crack from the upright of the 1 to the lower loop of the 8. On this example, that die crack extends above the 1 and appears to continue into the lower hair curls, eventually meeting the die crack from the lower left curl into the field towards the air ribbons.
This Gem has full cartwheel luster with olive-brown patina that accompanies generous portions of mint red. Hints of blue overtones are evident. Our EAC grade MS63. Population: 1 in 65 (1 in 65+) Red and Brown, 0 finer (11/20).
Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 35189, Base PCGS# 1091)
Weight: 5.44 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
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Auction Info
2021 January 20 - 24 FUN US Coins Signature Auction #1326 (go to Auction Home page)
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