1806 1/2C C-2, BN MS(PCGS#35194)

1806 1/2C C-2, BN MS (PCGS#35194)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

Lot Description: Choice AU 1806 Half Cent Small 6, Stems Variety 1806 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-4. Manley Die State 3.0. Small 6, Stems. AU-55 (PCGS). The attractive surfaces of this deep golden-tan specimen are at once pleasing to the eye and physically sound. Other than an obvious toning spot on the obverse near 8 o'clock, no marks of any moment are seen by the unaided eye, and low magnification fails to yield any marks worthy of discussion. The second-rarest die marriage of the 1806 half cent issues, C-2 features the only use of the Small Low 6 obverse die. The present example of this rare variety is among the finest certified examples to pass under the purview of PCGS -- they have certified just two Mint State examples of this elusive issue, with both of those specimens of the BN persuasion. The last time we recall selling an AU-55 example of this scarcity was an NGC-certified specimen way back in December 2004, lot 100, which garnered $5,520 at hammer time. The appearance of this specimen should stir up some bidding activity among half cent specialists. Manley Die State 3.0. "Obverse: A crack from the rim below 06 extends through the base of the 6 to the drapery, then continues from the drapery back to the rim. Reverse: No clash marks are usually visible. Rare." PCGS# 35194. Provenance: From the Michael Demling Collection. Collector envelope with attribution and pedigree notes included. PCGS Population: 2; 7 finer (MS-63 finest).