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Choice Red 1857 Half Cent

1857 1/2 C MS64 Red PCGS. C-1, B-1, R.2. The final half cent date has a meager mintage of 35,180 pieces, and predominantly Red examples are both scarce and underappreciated. This orange-red near-Gem is well struck except for the TY in LIBERTY. A small spot is noted at 9:30 on the obverse. Housed in a green label holder. MRB MS64. Population: 12 in 64 Red, 2 finer (12/09).(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26Z3, PCGS# 1241, Greysheet# 692)

Weight: 5.44 grams

Metal: 100% Copper


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2010
6th-10th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Jan 6, 2010 for: $2,760.00
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