1805 1/2C C-4, BN MS(PCGS#35188)

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Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

50

Grade

XF45

Price

345

Lot Description

1805 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-4, B-4. Rarity-2. Manley Die State 2.0. Large 5, Stems--2% Obverse Indent @ 4 O'Clock--EF-45 (PCGS). This coin was struck properly, but it failed to completely eject from the press and the lower right obverse was struck into a subsequent blank planchet. The indent is so shallow that it does not affect any of the devices, however, both sides overall boldly defined in the presence of light wear. Several tiny abrasions are noted, especially for the obverse, but we see no individually mentionable detractions. With pleasing toning in a glossy medium-brown shade. Very rare as a Mint error.