1805 1/2C C-3, BN MS(PCGS#35185)

August 2018 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Philadelphia, PA

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

242

Grade

VG8BN

Price

1,680

Lot Description

1805 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-4. Small 5, Stems to Wreath. VG-8 (PCGS). Dark charcoal-copper patina with intermingled swirls of lighter antique gold that are mostly associated with the devices. The strike is nicely centered on both sides, and all devices are discernible, if not boldly outlined. The in hand appearance is relatively smooth, although a loupe reveals a rough and granular texture overall. More affordable quality for this scarcer die marriage of the 1805 Draped Bust half cent. Manley Die State 2.0. PCGS# 1087. Click here for certification details from PCGS.