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1844 1/2 C First Restrike PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. B-2, R.7....
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Description
1844 Half Cent, PR64 Red and Brown
Rare First Restrike, B-2
1844 1/2 C First Restrike PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. B-2,
R.7. Ex: Norweb. 82.5 grains. The Richard T. Coleman, Jr.
census in the November 2003 Pennywise lists only six
specimens for this rare variety of the proof-only 1844. First
restrikes have small berries on the wreath, and exhibit doubling on
the upright of the T in CENT. This well-pedigreed specimen is
sharply struck. The obverse is predominantly orange-gold, with
scattered flecks and high point gray patina. The reverse is rich
powder-blue and brick-red. A narrow vertical mark below star 4
provides an identifier. Our EAC grade PR63.Ex: Richard B. Winsor Collection (S.H. & H. Chapman, 12/1895), lot 1051; B. Frank Collection (Stack's, 11/1956), lot 28; Richard Picker; Norweb Collection, Part I (Bowers and Merena, 10/1987), lot 108; Donald G. Partrick Collection; Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2021), lot 3748; ANA Auction (Stack's Bowers, 8/2021), lot 4005.(Registry values: P4)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26ZB, PCGS# 1276, Greysheet# 610)
Weight: 5.44 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
Auction Info
2022 July 14 - 17 Long Beach Expo/Summer FUN US Coins Signature® Auction #1347 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
July, 2022
14th-17th
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 21
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