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1849 1/2 C First Restrike PR64 Brown PCGS. B-2, Low R.6....
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Description
1849 B-2 Half Cent, PR64 Brown
First Restrike
From the Brobston Collection
1849 1/2 C First Restrike PR64 Brown PCGS. B-2, Low R.6.
This variety is on the border of Low R.6 and High R.5, with 28
examples listed in Rick Coleman's survey, and at least two others
that probably exist. A splendid Choice proof, this 1849 Small Date
half cent exhibits brilliant blue and violet toning on the obverse,
with blue and emerald toning on the reverse. It was described as a
"Gem blue and gold proof" in the Wolfson catalog. Our EAC grade
PR63. Population: 5 in 64 Brown, 3 finer (1/18).Ex: Joseph Brobston Collection (Stack's, 1/1963 FPL); sold with the Samuel Wolfson Collection (Stack's, 5/1963), lot 36.
From The Property of a Lady. (Registry values: P3)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26ZM, PCGS# 1305, Greysheet# 645)
Weight: 5.44 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
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Auction Info
2018 February 22 - 26 LB Expo US Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach #1272 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
February, 2018
22nd-27th
Thursday-Tuesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 15
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