1805 1/2C C-1, BN MS(PCGS#35179)

August 2011 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6220

Grade

MS64

Price

3,910

Lot Description

1805 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-1, B-1. Rarity-1. Manley Die State 1.0. Medium 5, Stemless. MS-64 BN (NGC). Medium 5 with recut top; Stemless wreath on reverse. A delightful example with traces of deep, brick-red color in the recesses of the design. A couple of tiny carbon flecks are seen. The dentilation is somewhat uneven due to die misalignment. A collectible Choice Uncirculated example of this common die pairing.