1793 1/2C C-3, BN MS(PCGS#35009)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1412

Grade

XF45

Price

35,250

Lot Description

1793 Liberty Cap Half Cent. Head Left. C-3. Rarity-3. EF-45 (PCGS). The glossy golden-tan surfaces of this attractive half cent divulge no meaningful contact marks to the unaided eye. The devices are crisp for the grade, and the eye appeal is nothing short of outstanding. Indeed, it is difficult to imagine a finer PCGS-certified EF-45 example of this ever-popular issue. Struck early in the infancy of the Philadelphia Mint, this half cent is the only Flowing Hair type -- 1793-1797 -- to feature Liberty's profile to the viewer's left. Absolutely choice by any and all standards, and a coin that deserves special attention from our bidders. PCGS# 35009. Provenance: From the Michael Demling Collection. Acquired from Julian Leidman at the August 1995 ANA Convention. Collector envelope with attribution and pedigree notes included.