1795 1/2C C-5a, BN MS(PCGS#35083)

June 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auktionator

Stack's Bowers

Losnummer

3002

Erhaltungsgrad

F12BN

Preis

1.830

Losbeschreibung

78.39 grains. Fuhrman Die State 3. This is a challenging variety to find with universally bold definition, especially in middle to lower circulated grades, where the biplanar reverse die break results in uneven wear. Indeed, this piece is soft at central reverse, the denomination HALF CENT only faintly legible, as is the word STATES at the upper border. Other areas offer considerably bolder detail, including a clear date, and the surfaces present as impressively smooth in the absence of significant marks. Pleasantly toned in warm olive-brown, swirls of darker charcoal-russet at upper left obverse and throughout the reverse are associated with light surface scale of a type that is not unusual in a well circulated Liberty Cap half cent. A short planchet flaw at the right obverse border is as made. Of the 300 or so coins believed extant from these dies (per Bill Eckberg, 2019), the vast majority grade no finer than EF. This PCGS-certified Fine example with plenty of eye appeal will catch the eye of astute half cent enthusiasts.