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Pristine, Mostly Red 1848 First Restrike Proof Half Cent

1848 Restrike PR 66 Red and Brown NGC. First Restrike. Distinguished by doubling on the right side of the T in CENT and ribbon. Somewhere between 12 and 18 examples are believed to still exist of this rare proof restrike. Almost all the original red color remains on both sides of this pristine proof. There is only the slightest variegation in hue on the obverse, and the reverse is uniformly red. An extraordinary proof half cent and the finest certified by either service with Red and Brown surfaces (6/96).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26ZK, PCGS# 1300, GSID# 634)

Metal: 100% Copper
Weight: 5.44 grams
Weight: 0.19189oz
Mintage: 29


Auction Info

Auction Dates
August, 1996
14th-17th Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
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