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Description
Sharply Detailed 1793 C-1, B-1 Half Cent, Fine 15
1793 1/2 C Fine 15 Uncertified. C-1, B-1, R.3. Breen State I. Manley State 1.0. EAC 15. Evidence of the repunched 9 is visible on this early die state piece.The most obvious distinguishing characteristic of this obverse (C-1 and C-2) and the next (C-3 and C-4) are the curved bust line and the hooked bust line, yet Breen failed to mention either. It is thought that C-1 is the first 1793 half cent coined, with production halted by a reverse rim break. It is also the scarcest of the 1793 varieties by a small margin. Examples are usually found in low grades, although two or more Mint State pieces are known. Cohen wrote that "most specimens are in lower than Fine condition." David Proskey called this the Large Date obverse on the strength of the long tailed 7.
The existing detail is that of an XF or possibly AU example, although the grade is diminished due to corrosion and burnishing in an attempt to remove that corrosion. The surfaces are also wavy, suggesting that the coin was bent and unsuccessfully straightened. Mostly light reddish-brown surfaces with splashes of pale yellowish-green and steel toning. Struck on a narrow planchet as usual for the C-1 half cents with little margin outside the beaded borders.
Ex: John McIntosh (5/1999).
From The Colonel Steven Ellsworth Collection of U.S. Half Cents.(Registry values: P8)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2222, PCGS# 1000, Greysheet# 429)
Metal: 100% Copper
Weight: 6.74 grams
Weight: 0.24oz
Mintage: 35,334
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Auction Info
2008 May Long Beach, CA Signature Auction #1108 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May-Jun, 2008
28th-2nd
Wednesday-Monday
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