1788 CT 1/2P Mailed Bust Right, M 4.1-K, BN MS(PCGS#687252)

Spring 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1366

Grade

XF40BN

Price

660

Lot Description

112.5 grains. Dark brown and mostly glossy with some light granularity largely confined to the reverse. Slightly off center on the obverse toward 7 o'clock, but better centered on the reverse, though there is weakness at the right periphery as often seen. Good detail for the grade. As a follow-up to the die state commentary in the previous lot, the I of INDE shows the usual state with the small break resting atop that letter, making it look like a more aggressively malformed punch than it actually was. There are also obverse clash marks visible in this state. Very similar to the Norweb specimen in every respect.