 1857 Br.2, C.1. (R-4). Doubled N in CENT. Proof-64. 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 usually seen on this date. As is the case with any Proof Half Cent issue, this date is both rare and highly prized.
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