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1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS65 Red PCGS. CAC....
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$48,000.00
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Description
1856 C-1, B-2a Half Cent, MS65 Red
Tied for the Finest Certified
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. This piece
appears to have the rust pit on the I in UNITED that Breen
describes for his first variety, although it is faintly visible.
Most collectors today believe that this is merely a die state of
the C-1, B-2a variety. An impressive example with sharp design
motifs, this half cent exhibits frosty luster, fiery orange mint
color, and pristine surfaces. Less than four percent of all
certified Mint State 1856 half cents are designated as Red, 21
examples in all grades (6/18). Only two PCGS examples and two NGC
pieces are certified as MS65 Red. Finer than any of the copper
examples in the Missouri Cabinet, and possibly the finest known
Mint State 1856 half cent. Our EAC grade MS66.Ex: Bowers and Merena (3/1999), lot 1093.
From The Red Headed Copper Collection.
Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 35338, Base PCGS# 1238, Greysheet# 373922)
Weight: 5.44 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
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Auction Info
2018 August 14 - 19 ANA WFOM US Coins Signature Auction - Philadelphia #1278 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2018
14th-19th
Tuesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 28
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