1825 1/2C, BN MS(PCGS#1141)

February 2026 Showcase Auction - The James A. Stack, Sr. Collection Part II

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

25021

Grade

MS64BN

Price

4,560

Lot Description

Manley Die State 3.0. Above average preservation for both the type and die pairing. This is a mostly medium golden-brown example, although the reverse retains appreciable outlines of pinkish-red mint color to many of the design elements. Well struck and bold in most areas, hard and frosty surfaces that are free of all but a few trivial blemishes further enhance this coin's appeal. After a hiatus of 13 years, the Mint resumed half cent production in 1825 to meet an unexpected order from the Baltimore, Maryland firm of Jonathan Elliott & Sons. John Reich's device punches from 1809 to 1811 were once again pressed into service for dies prepared by the new engraver, William Kneass. Cohen-2 is by far the more available die marriage of this date, both in an absolute sense and in Mint State. Given its solid Choice quality and abundant eye appeal, the Dean Oakes Family specimen would do equally well in a high grade type or variety set.