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1836 1/2 C Original, B-1, R.5, PR64 Red and Brown NGC....
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Description
1836 B-1 Half Cent, PR64 Red and Brown
Perfect Dies Original
1836 1/2 C Original, B-1, R.5, PR64 Red and Brown NGC. Breen
Die State I. Although different observers have wide ranging
estimates of survival, we believe that about 50 of these 1836
original half cents survive. These early strikes and other later
First Restrikes are from the same physical die pair. Attribution is
based solely on the die state. Original strikes are from a perfect
obverse die while restrikes have a buckled obverse that was also
combined with a different reverse die to create Second Restrikes.
Certain examples cataloged as Originals may be First Restrikes or
vice-versa, while occasionally such pieces are misattributed as
Second Restrikes. Those challenges further complicate a
determination of rarity. Two decades ago, Richard T. Coleman, Jr.
created a census of proof half cents, listing 49 entries for the
Original strikes, and his work remains valuable today. This Choice
proof is sharply detailed with full stars on the obverse and strong
leaf details on the reverse. The surfaces retain substantial faded
orange mint color with splashes of lilac and blue toning. Dark
spots between star 1 and the border, and below star 12, will
identify this example. The reverse has many small spots inside the
wreath that will confirm the identity. This is one of just four
1836 half cents that NGC has certified as Red and Brown (12/25),
including two Originals (both PR64RB), one First Restrike (PR66RB),
and one Second Restrike (PR65RB).(Registry values: P3)From The Brittany Legacy Collection, Part III.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 223B, PCGS# 1208, Greysheet# 577)
Weight: 5.44 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
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Auction Info
2026 January 14 - 17 FUN US Coins Signature® Auction #1390 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2026
14th-17th
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