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1850 1/2 C C-1, High R.6, PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade PR63. ...
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Description
1850 C-1 Half Cent, PR64 Red and Brown
From the Pittman Collection
1850 1/2 C C-1, High R.6, PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC
Grade PR63. Ex: Pittman. Considerable mellow mint red appears
with blue and violet tones on the obverse, and faded red
accompanying peripheral blue toning on the reverse. Both sides
exhibit reflective fields, high wire rims, and limited proof
mirrors.Variety: C-1. A single die pair was utilized for proofs and business strikes in 1850.
Population Data (3/15): The 15 proof 1850 half cents at PCGS include three PR64 Red and Brown, two PR65 Brown, and three PR65 Red and Brown (one PR65+ Red and Brown).
Heritage Commentary: Only two people have owned this near-Gem proof half cent for the last 60 years. John Pittman was the owner of record for 43 years, and Gene Gardner for the last 17 years.
Provenance: Anderson Dupont Sale, Part II (Stack's, 11/1954), lot 1150; John Jay Pittman (David Akers, 10/1997), lot 156.(Registry values: P3)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26ZP, PCGS# 1312, Greysheet# 655)
Weight: 5.44 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
Auction Info
2015 May 12 The Eugene H. Gardner Collection III US Coins Signature Auction - New York #1228 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2015
12th
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Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 22
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