1833 1/2C, BN MS(PCGS#1162)

The Regency Auction 39

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

97

Grade

MS65BN

Price

1,939

Lot Description

Only one pair of dies, Cohen-1, was used to strike all 1833 half cents, and this lustrous GEM is a real standout! Intensely brilliant surfaces beam and gleam with a strong, glittering mint radiance with hints of reflective flash. Sharply struck up from lightly clashed and cracked dies, the reddish-brown tinged surfaces have a blush of blue/steel overtones that enhances the overall outstanding eye appeal. PCGS 33, NGC 38, CAC 17. The most recent example to sell in auction realized $1,500 in August 2019 and prior to that, we sold one in December 2017 for $1,821. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $1,700. RARE any finer in the designation, just eight have graded higher with the BN classification. Cert. Number 83070228 PCGS # 1162