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1843 B-2 First Restrike Half Cent, PR65 Brown
Ex: Dunham and Starr Collections

1843 1/2 C First Restrike, B-2, High R.6, PR65 Brown NGC. CAC. 81.6 grains. Walter Breen suggests a population of about 20 proofs in his Half Cent Encyclopedia, compared to the 16 examples in Richard T. Coleman, Jr.'s listing. A lovely mirrored proof, this piece has chestnut-brown surfaces that display delicate green-gold, pale blue, and light violet tones. Census: 2 in 65 Brown, 0 finer. CAC: 5 in 65, 1 finer (8/21). Our EAC grade PR60.
Ex: William Forrester Dunham Collection (B. Max Mehl, 6/1941), lot 1286; Floyd T. Starr Collection (Stack's, 6/1984), lot 871; Anthony Terranova; R.E. Naftzger, Jr.; Eric Streiner; Stack's (1/1992), lot 299; Jon Hanson; Donald G. Partrick.(Registry values: P4)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26Z9, PCGS# 1269, Greysheet# 603)

Weight: 5.44 grams

Metal: 100% Copper


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
October, 2021
7th-10th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 13
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Oct 7, 2021 for: $9,300.00
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