1829 1/2C C-1, BN MS(PCGS#35267)

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

Auctioneer

Goldberg Auctioneers

Lot Number

177

Grade

MS65BN

Price

2,820

Lot Description

Lot 177 1829 C-1 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved.Choice lustrous medium brown and light chocolate with a couple tiny peeps of faded mint red showing on both sides. A swipe of slightly darker olive brown toning from star 7 to the top of the head, a few microscopic ticks on the neck, and a small nick over the L in HALF are the only notable marks. LDS, Manley state 2.0. The spine up from the top of the C in CENT is effectively gone and a fine die clashmark curves down from the middle of the H to the left side of the C. A very attractive half cent. Our grade is MS63.The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; none finer for the variety.Estimate Value $1,500 - UP Ex Kingswood Galleries (Bowers & Merena) 3/4/2002-The Green Tree Collection.