1793 1/2C C-4, BN MS (PCGS#35012)
The 74th Anniversary Sale
- Auctioneer
- Stack's
- Lot Number
- 724
- Grade
- VF20
- Price
- 8,500
- Lot Description
- 1793 C-4, B-4. Rarity-3. VF-20 (PCGS). Always in demand as the first year of issue of the half cent denomination and a single year type coin as well. Most survivors show a multitude of problems like corrosion or damage. The present coin is a worthy exception, with dark brown surfaces, smooth wear, and clean surfaces. For identification there is a tiny pit near the rim located where the second curl tip from the bottom points. On the reverse edge mark above the M of AMERICA. All the devices are clear and show moderate wear, and this one is free of spots or similar surface problems. Middle die state, and a desirable example of this first year of issue from the Philadelphia Mint.