1846 1/2C Restrike, BN PR(PCGS#1287)

The September 2011 Philadelphia Americana Sale

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2269

Grade

PR64

Price

8,050

Lot Description

1846 Braided Hair Half Cent. B-3. Rarity-6. Second Restrike. Small Berries. Proof-64 BN (PCGS). A rare issue with perhaps 20 that survive today across the grading spectrum. The present example has perfectly matched toning on the obverse and reverse of deep gunmetal-blue with tinges of green. Excellent surfaces and free of detracting spots or specks although a tiny one is noted below TY of LIBERTY for future pedigree tracing. Highly reflective fields offset the frosted devices. Fully struck with all the expected diagnostics, the 6 in the date has a break at the top of the loop, and the 8 is squat and wide in appearance. Impressive quality for the specialist.