1828 1/2 C 13 Stars, C-3, B-2, R.1, MS65 Red PCGS. CAC....

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1828 C-3, B-2 Half Cent, MS65 Red
Tied for the Finest at PCGS
The Oldest Red Gem Certified

1828 1/2 C 13 Stars, C-3, B-2, R.1, MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. Ex: Eliasberg. Breen Die State II. Manley Die State 2.0. Faint clash marks are evident within the top of the wreath, and a long spine extends from the point of the leaf over the H. Although described as [Breen] Die State I in the Eliasberg catalog, and recorded as Manley Die State 1.0, based on the Eliasberg description, this piece is more accurately described as Die State 2.0. Very slight bluish patina appears on the brilliant red surfaces of this Gem that exhibits trivial spots on the obverse. This piece, housed in a green-label PCGS holder, is one of two examples that PCGS has certified as MS65 Red, with none finer in that color designation. There are no earlier half cents from 1793 to 1826 that PCGS has certified as MS65 Red or finer. This is the only MS65 Red that has passed CAC inspection (6/18). A single PCGS example grades MS66 Brown. Our EAC grade MS64.
Ex: Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr.; Eliasberg Estate (Bowers and Merena, 5/1996), lot 440.
From The Red Headed Copper Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 222V, Variety PCGS# 35263, Base PCGS# 1149, Greysheet# 213439)

Weight: 5.44 grams

Metal: 100% Copper

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