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Categories • Stack's June 2006 → United States Coins → U. S. Half Cents → U. S. Coronet Head Half Cents |
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Lot # |
Description |
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Hammer Price |
248 |
1856 Br.1 (R-7). Rust pit on I in UNITED. Choice Proof-63
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CH PF |
$4,000.00 |
- with claims to a higher grade. Brown. Desirable tan to brown patina reveals a few minor stains near the center of the reverse. The color and surfaces nonetheless are quite attractive, as the fields are well mirrored and the design features are wonderfully assertive. An extremely rare Proof issue. This reverse die was first used in 1854 to strike Proofs, then shelved and reused in 1856... more |
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249 |
1857 Br.2, C.1. (R-4). Doubled N in CENT. Proof-64
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PF-64 |
$5,000.00 |
Brown. Beautiful olive-green patina is highlighted by iridescent lilac and lavender overtones. The surfaces show one minor obverse spot on the rim above the eleventh star, and a much smaller matching spot at the top of the 'U' of UNITED on the reverse. Delicate mirror fields are free of detractions, and the devices are fully brought up. The date is shallow, perhaps from die polishing, as is... more |
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