1853 1/2C Cohen 1, RB MS(PCGS#35328)

1853 1/2C Cohen 1, RB MS (PCGS#35328)

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

Description du lot: 1853 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. MS-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. Mottled gray-brown patina mingles with original rose-red color on both sides of this premium quality example. Striking detail is generally sharp, and the surfaces are hard, tight and smooth. Vying with the 1851 as the most plentiful issue in the circulation strike Braided Hair half cent series, the 1853 enjoys strong demand as a type coin at all levels of preservation. The example offered here is far finer than most, fully Gem in quality and also retaining considerable mint red color. Worthy of the strongest bids. PCGS Population: 11; 0 finer in this category. There are no full Red examples listed at this certification service. PCGS# 1228. NGC ID: 26YX. Click here for certification details from PCGS.