1826 1/2C C-2, BN MS(PCGS#35255)

February 2018 Pre-Long Beach Auction #103 U.S. & World Coins

Auctioneer

Goldberg Auctioneers

Lot Number

162

Grade

MS62BN

Price

1,293

Lot Description

Lot 162 1826 C-2 R3+ Repunched 6 PCGS graded MS62 Brown.Glossy golden tan and light brown blending to light olive on the reverse. Traces of reddish brown toning show around stars 10-13. The notable marks are two small nicks over the 18, a small splash of dark olive brown toning at ES in STATES, and a dull and rather long nick under the wreath ribbon. E-MDS, Manley state 2.0. The repunching on the 6 is still clear and there is a single set of die clashmarks on the reverse. Our grade is EF45.The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 2 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 64+ for the variety.Estimate Value $1,000 - UP Ex 2012 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 5/5/2012:48-William R. Eckberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 5/31/2015:135-The Green Tree Collection.