1857 1/2C, RD MS(PCGS#1241)

Winter 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

6016

Grade

MS64RD

Prix

2 880

Description du lot

1857 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-2. MS-64 RD (NGC). This near-Gem has bold to sharp striking detail and satiny rose-red luster throughout. The 1857 is the last of the United States Mint's half cents, many of the 35,180 pieces produced were retained in the Mint until melted after the abolition of the denomination with the Act of February 21, 1857. Scarcer than most other circulation strikes of its type. The 1857 is rare with the combination of full Red color and Choice Mint State quality offered here. NGC Census: 8; just 2 are finer (MS-66 RD finest). PCGS# 1241. NGC ID: 26Z3. Click here for certification details from NGC.