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Undated 1C Braided Hair Cent on Half Cent Planchet--Scratches--NCS. Fine Details. ...
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Extraordinary Braided Hair Large Cent on Half Cent Planchet
Undated 1C Braided Hair Cent on Half Cent Planchet--Scratches--NCS. Fine Details. This undated Braided Hair large cent struck on a half cent planchet is the only example we have seen, and possibly one of just two similar pieces known. In the error section of his Large Cent Encyclopedia, Walter Breen suggested that such pieces exist: "I have seen an 1851 and have heard of others." In conversation with others, copper specialists and error specialists alike, the extraordinary rarity of this piece is revealed. In both fields, the response is universal: "I have never seen or heard of one."Although we hesitate to suggest that only two large cents are known on half cent planchets, this piece and the 1851 that Breen mentioned are the only two we can trace, and the 1851 has since dropped out of sight.
The coin has imperfect centering with the upper obverse and lower reverse borders visible. Only the extreme tops of the date remain on the flan, enough to suggest the piece is probably dated 1852 or 1853. The right top of the 5 appears to touch the curl above, position 7 in Bob Grellman's date reference, although it may also be position 8. In The Die Varieties of United States Large Cents 1840-1857, Grellman established a six-digit date reference number for every obverse die, according to the relative position of individual digits to the surrounding detail. These reference numbers are a principal attribution characteristic for the series. Attribution by Newcomb number is doubtful due to the wear on the coin, although probably still possible with a great deal of careful study.
Described as Fine Details with scratches, NCS recorded the weight at 4.69 grams, or .75 grams below standard for a half cent. The lower than standard weight can be explained by the worn condition of the coin, or perhaps a light planchet from the start. The surfaces are light brown with subtle traces of pale blue patina. Verdigris remains around the devices, and old scratches are evident on the obverse and reverse. EAC 6.
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2008 July-August Baltimore, MD (ANA) US Coin Signature Auction #1114 (go to Auction Home page)
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