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1844 Half Cent, PR64 Brown
Second Restrike, B-3

1844 1/2 C Second Restrike, B-3, R.6, PR64 Brown PCGS Secure. Die file marks at the border above RICA identify this as a Second Restrike half cent. With the sole exception of the 1849 Large Date business strikes, all half cents dated in the 1840s are proof-only issues, and they are known by the terms Original, First Restrike, and Second Restrike. This desirable proof is sharply detailed with olive and pale orange surfaces. The fields are moderately mirrored. Our EAC grade PR63. Population: 5 in 64 (1 in 64+) Brown, 1 finer (11/16).(Registry values: P4)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26ZB, PCGS# 1275, Greysheet# 609)

Weight: 5.44 grams

Metal: 100% Copper


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2017
4th-9th Wednesday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jan 4, 2017 for: $7,050.00
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