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1793 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, smooth bust line, R3+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and CAC-certified as a CHOICE example. This coin was lot #175 in the Stacks auction of 11/15/11, where it was described as: "Deep golden tan with exceptional in-hand eye appeal for the grade. Choice surfaces with far fewer marks than typically associated with the grade, even under low magnification. HALF CENT weak and barely legible due to strike, all other details bold for the grade with portions of the beaded rim device visible, especially on the reverse. From the first year of coinage at the newly opened Philadelphia Mint, and a classic half cent issue of the highest order--everyone needs one for a type set, as it is the only year of its design type with head of Liberty and cap to left. Just 35,334 examples were forthcoming from the fledgling Mint's presses. One of four recognized die pairs for the date with the present variety, Cohen-1, exhibiting a period after AMERICA in the reverse legend. There are probably more potential buyers for an affordable and pleasing '93 half cent at the Fine-12 level, as offered here, than for the same date in high-grade AU or finer, so please bear in mind the probable degree of competition if you mean to be a successful bidder on this lot." Glossy medium chocolate brown with original color and bold details, aside from weak central reverse details which is due to the Manley 2.0 die state. Very nice for the grade and variety. The "Cohen 1" attribution and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Tom Reynolds March 2001; MHS Collection; Stacks 1/15/11:175:$8625; David Johnson 05/06/12; Shawn A. Yancey #9826 05/09/12; Furnace Run Collection.
1793 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, smooth bust line, R3+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and CAC-certified as a CHOICE example. This coin was lot #175 in the Stacks auction of 11/15/11, where it was described as: "Deep golden tan with exceptional in-hand eye appeal for the grade. Choice surfaces with far fewer marks than typically associated with the grade, even under low magnification. HALF CENT weak and barely legible due to strike, all other details bold for the grade with portions of the beaded rim device visible, especially on the reverse. From the first year of coinage at the newly opened Philadelphia Mint, and a classic half cent issue of the highest order--everyone needs one for a type set, as it is the only year of its design type with head of Liberty and cap to left. Just 35,334 examples were forthcoming from the fledgling Mint's presses. One of four recognized die pairs for the date with the present variety, Cohen-1, exhibiting a period after AMERICA in the reverse legend. There are probably more potential buyers for an affordable and pleasing '93 half cent at the Fine-12 level, as offered here, than for the same date in high-grade AU or finer, so please bear in mind the probable degree of competition if you mean to be a successful bidder on this lot." Glossy medium chocolate brown with original color and bold details, aside from weak central reverse details which is due to the Manley 2.0 die state. Very nice for the grade and variety. The "Cohen 1" attribution and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Tom Reynolds March 2001; MHS Collection; Stacks 1/15/11:175:$8625; David Johnson 05/06/12; Shawn A. Yancey #9826 05/09/12; Furnace Run Collection.
1793 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, smooth bust line, R3+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and CAC-certified as a CHOICE example. This coin was lot #175 in the Stacks auction of 11/15/11, where it was described as: "Deep golden tan with exceptional in-hand eye appeal for the grade. Choice surfaces with far fewer marks than typically associated with the grade, even under low magnification. HALF CENT weak and barely legible due to strike, all other details bold for the grade with portions of the beaded rim device visible, especially on the reverse. From the first year of coinage at the newly opened Philadelphia Mint, and a classic half cent issue of the highest order--everyone needs one for a type set, as it is the only year of its design type with head of Liberty and cap to left. Just 35,334 examples were forthcoming from the fledgling Mint's presses. One of four recognized die pairs for the date with the present variety, Cohen-1, exhibiting a period after AMERICA in the reverse legend. There are probably more potential buyers for an affordable and pleasing '93 half cent at the Fine-12 level, as offered here, than for the same date in high-grade AU or finer, so please bear in mind the probable degree of competition if you mean to be a successful bidder on this lot." Glossy medium chocolate brown with original color and bold details, aside from weak central reverse details which is due to the Manley 2.0 die state. Very nice for the grade and variety. The "Cohen 1" attribution and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Tom Reynolds March 2001; MHS Collection; Stacks 1/15/11:175:$8625; David Johnson 05/06/12; Shawn A. Yancey #9826 05/09/12; Furnace Run Collection.
1793 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, smooth bust line, R3+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and CAC-certified as a CHOICE example. This coin was lot #175 in the Stacks auction of 11/15/11, where it was described as: "Deep golden tan with exceptional in-hand eye appeal for the grade. Choice surfaces with far fewer marks than typically associated with the grade, even under low magnification. HALF CENT weak and barely legible due to strike, all other details bold for the grade with portions of the beaded rim device visible, especially on the reverse. From the first year of coinage at the newly opened Philadelphia Mint, and a classic half cent issue of the highest order--everyone needs one for a type set, as it is the only year of its design type with head of Liberty and cap to left. Just 35,334 examples were forthcoming from the fledgling Mint's presses. One of four recognized die pairs for the date with the present variety, Cohen-1, exhibiting a period after AMERICA in the reverse legend. There are probably more potential buyers for an affordable and pleasing '93 half cent at the Fine-12 level, as offered here, than for the same date in high-grade AU or finer, so please bear in mind the probable degree of competition if you mean to be a successful bidder on this lot." Glossy medium chocolate brown with original color and bold details, aside from weak central reverse details which is due to the Manley 2.0 die state. Very nice for the grade and variety. The "Cohen 1" attribution and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Tom Reynolds March 2001; MHS Collection; Stacks 1/15/11:175:$8625; David Johnson 05/06/12; Shawn A. Yancey #9826 05/09/12; Furnace Run Collection.
1793 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, smooth bust line, R3+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and CAC-certified as a CHOICE example. This coin was lot #175 in the Stacks auction of 11/15/11, where it was described as: "Deep golden tan with exceptional in-hand eye appeal for the grade. Choice surfaces with far fewer marks than typically associated with the grade, even under low magnification. HALF CENT weak and barely legible due to strike, all other details bold for the grade with portions of the beaded rim device visible, especially on the reverse. From the first year of coinage at the newly opened Philadelphia Mint, and a classic half cent issue of the highest order--everyone needs one for a type set, as it is the only year of its design type with head of Liberty and cap to left. Just 35,334 examples were forthcoming from the fledgling Mint's presses. One of four recognized die pairs for the date with the present variety, Cohen-1, exhibiting a period after AMERICA in the reverse legend. There are probably more potential buyers for an affordable and pleasing '93 half cent at the Fine-12 level, as offered here, than for the same date in high-grade AU or finer, so please bear in mind the probable degree of competition if you mean to be a successful bidder on this lot." Glossy medium chocolate brown with original color and bold details, aside from weak central reverse details which is due to the Manley 2.0 die state. Very nice for the grade and variety. The "Cohen 1" attribution and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Tom Reynolds March 2001; MHS Collection; Stacks 1/15/11:175:$8625; David Johnson 05/06/12; Shawn A. Yancey #9826 05/09/12; Furnace Run Collection.
1793 C2 Liberty Cap half cent, smooth bust line, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and it s lovely example with glossy medium brown color, smooth surfaces, bold details that are even on both sides, and nice eye appeal. This variety only has one die state, and this example does show the typical rotated reverse. A glass shows some light circulation marks plus an as-struck shallow planchet fissure above OF-A on the reverse. A very good-looking example. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12120; Furnace Run Collection.
1793 C2 Liberty Cap half cent, smooth bust line, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and it s lovely example with glossy medium brown color, smooth surfaces, bold details that are even on both sides, and nice eye appeal. This variety only has one die state, and this example does show the typical rotated reverse. A glass shows some light circulation marks plus an as-struck shallow planchet fissure above OF-A on the reverse. A very good-looking example. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12120; Furnace Run Collection.
1793 C2 Liberty Cap half cent, smooth bust line, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and it s lovely example with glossy medium brown color, smooth surfaces, bold details that are even on both sides, and nice eye appeal. This variety only has one die state, and this example does show the typical rotated reverse. A glass shows some light circulation marks plus an as-struck shallow planchet fissure above OF-A on the reverse. A very good-looking example. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12120; Furnace Run Collection.
1793 C2 Liberty Cap half cent, smooth bust line, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and it s lovely example with glossy medium brown color, smooth surfaces, bold details that are even on both sides, and nice eye appeal. This variety only has one die state, and this example does show the typical rotated reverse. A glass shows some light circulation marks plus an as-struck shallow planchet fissure above OF-A on the reverse. A very good-looking example. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12120; Furnace Run Collection.
1793 C2 Liberty Cap half cent, smooth bust line, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and it s lovely example with glossy medium brown color, smooth surfaces, bold details that are even on both sides, and nice eye appeal. This variety only has one die state, and this example does show the typical rotated reverse. A glass shows some light circulation marks plus an as-struck shallow planchet fissure above OF-A on the reverse. A very good-looking example. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12120; Furnace Run Collection.
1793 C3 Liberty Cap half cent, hooked bust line, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and CAC-certified as a CHOICE example. This is a well-known example that was purchased out of the Goldberg's sale of the Whister Collection, where it was described as: "1793 C-3 R3 F15. Very attractive glossy chocolate brown with slightly lighter chocolate toning in protected areas on both sides. The planchet is smooth and the surfaces are virtually flawless. The best identifying marks are a tiny rim nick at TE in STATES and a barely visible rim bruise at the E in AMERICA, but these imperfections are trivial. The eye appeal of this piece is truly exceptional for the grade. MDS (there are no significantly different die states for this variety). Struck very slightly off center to K-9 and the reverse is rotated 10 degrees clockwise from a perfect head-to-foot die orientation. Noyes photo #73600. Weight 102.0 grains." This coin was lot 3 and sold as a raw example for $13,225. It is now housed in the PCGS VF25 CAC holder, and the "Cohen 3" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" attributions are each listed on the PCGS label. This is truly an exceptional coin, one of the nicest 1793 half cents I have handled, CHOICE by anybody's standard. Extensively pedigreed back to 1955. Ex R. L. Low (Hamilton, Ontario) 5/11/1955-John J. Pittman, David Akers Numismatics 10/21/97:122-Bowers & Merena FPL 2/6/98 (as VF20)-Bowers Rare Coin Review #121 2/6/98; Bob Yuell; Goldberg's/Whister:09/04/11:3:$13225; Shawn A. Yancey; Furnace Run Collection.
1793 C3 Liberty Cap half cent, hooked bust line, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and CAC-certified as a CHOICE example. This is a well-known example that was purchased out of the Goldberg's sale of the Whister Collection, where it was described as: "1793 C-3 R3 F15. Very attractive glossy chocolate brown with slightly lighter chocolate toning in protected areas on both sides. The planchet is smooth and the surfaces are virtually flawless. The best identifying marks are a tiny rim nick at TE in STATES and a barely visible rim bruise at the E in AMERICA, but these imperfections are trivial. The eye appeal of this piece is truly exceptional for the grade. MDS (there are no significantly different die states for this variety). Struck very slightly off center to K-9 and the reverse is rotated 10 degrees clockwise from a perfect head-to-foot die orientation. Noyes photo #73600. Weight 102.0 grains." This coin was lot 3 and sold as a raw example for $13,225. It is now housed in the PCGS VF25 CAC holder, and the "Cohen 3" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" attributions are each listed on the PCGS label. This is truly an exceptional coin, one of the nicest 1793 half cents I have handled, CHOICE by anybody's standard. Extensively pedigreed back to 1955. Ex R. L. Low (Hamilton, Ontario) 5/11/1955-John J. Pittman, David Akers Numismatics 10/21/97:122-Bowers & Merena FPL 2/6/98 (as VF20)-Bowers Rare Coin Review #121 2/6/98; Bob Yuell; Goldberg's/Whister:09/04/11:3:$13225; Shawn A. Yancey; Furnace Run Collection.
1793 C3 Liberty Cap half cent, hooked bust line, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and CAC-certified as a CHOICE example. This is a well-known example that was purchased out of the Goldberg's sale of the Whister Collection, where it was described as: "1793 C-3 R3 F15. Very attractive glossy chocolate brown with slightly lighter chocolate toning in protected areas on both sides. The planchet is smooth and the surfaces are virtually flawless. The best identifying marks are a tiny rim nick at TE in STATES and a barely visible rim bruise at the E in AMERICA, but these imperfections are trivial. The eye appeal of this piece is truly exceptional for the grade. MDS (there are no significantly different die states for this variety). Struck very slightly off center to K-9 and the reverse is rotated 10 degrees clockwise from a perfect head-to-foot die orientation. Noyes photo #73600. Weight 102.0 grains." This coin was lot 3 and sold as a raw example for $13,225. It is now housed in the PCGS VF25 CAC holder, and the "Cohen 3" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" attributions are each listed on the PCGS label. This is truly an exceptional coin, one of the nicest 1793 half cents I have handled, CHOICE by anybody's standard. Extensively pedigreed back to 1955. Ex R. L. Low (Hamilton, Ontario) 5/11/1955-John J. Pittman, David Akers Numismatics 10/21/97:122-Bowers & Merena FPL 2/6/98 (as VF20)-Bowers Rare Coin Review #121 2/6/98; Bob Yuell; Goldberg's/Whister:09/04/11:3:$13225; Shawn A. Yancey; Furnace Run Collection.
1793 C3 Liberty Cap half cent, hooked bust line, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and CAC-certified as a CHOICE example. This is a well-known example that was purchased out of the Goldberg's sale of the Whister Collection, where it was described as: "1793 C-3 R3 F15. Very attractive glossy chocolate brown with slightly lighter chocolate toning in protected areas on both sides. The planchet is smooth and the surfaces are virtually flawless. The best identifying marks are a tiny rim nick at TE in STATES and a barely visible rim bruise at the E in AMERICA, but these imperfections are trivial. The eye appeal of this piece is truly exceptional for the grade. MDS (there are no significantly different die states for this variety). Struck very slightly off center to K-9 and the reverse is rotated 10 degrees clockwise from a perfect head-to-foot die orientation. Noyes photo #73600. Weight 102.0 grains." This coin was lot 3 and sold as a raw example for $13,225. It is now housed in the PCGS VF25 CAC holder, and the "Cohen 3" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" attributions are each listed on the PCGS label. This is truly an exceptional coin, one of the nicest 1793 half cents I have handled, CHOICE by anybody's standard. Extensively pedigreed back to 1955. Ex R. L. Low (Hamilton, Ontario) 5/11/1955-John J. Pittman, David Akers Numismatics 10/21/97:122-Bowers & Merena FPL 2/6/98 (as VF20)-Bowers Rare Coin Review #121 2/6/98; Bob Yuell; Goldberg's/Whister:09/04/11:3:$13225; Shawn A. Yancey; Furnace Run Collection.
1793 C3 Liberty Cap half cent, hooked bust line, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and CAC-certified as a CHOICE example. This is a well-known example that was purchased out of the Goldberg's sale of the Whister Collection, where it was described as: "1793 C-3 R3 F15. Very attractive glossy chocolate brown with slightly lighter chocolate toning in protected areas on both sides. The planchet is smooth and the surfaces are virtually flawless. The best identifying marks are a tiny rim nick at TE in STATES and a barely visible rim bruise at the E in AMERICA, but these imperfections are trivial. The eye appeal of this piece is truly exceptional for the grade. MDS (there are no significantly different die states for this variety). Struck very slightly off center to K-9 and the reverse is rotated 10 degrees clockwise from a perfect head-to-foot die orientation. Noyes photo #73600. Weight 102.0 grains." This coin was lot 3 and sold as a raw example for $13,225. It is now housed in the PCGS VF25 CAC holder, and the "Cohen 3" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" attributions are each listed on the PCGS label. This is truly an exceptional coin, one of the nicest 1793 half cents I have handled, CHOICE by anybody's standard. Extensively pedigreed back to 1955. Ex R. L. Low (Hamilton, Ontario) 5/11/1955-John J. Pittman, David Akers Numismatics 10/21/97:122-Bowers & Merena FPL 2/6/98 (as VF20)-Bowers Rare Coin Review #121 2/6/98; Bob Yuell; Goldberg's/Whister:09/04/11:3:$13225; Shawn A. Yancey; Furnace Run Collection.
1793 C3 Liberty Cap half cent, hooked bust line, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and CAC-certified as a CHOICE example. This is a well-known example that was purchased out of the Goldberg's sale of the Whister Collection, where it was described as: "1793 C-3 R3 F15. Very attractive glossy chocolate brown with slightly lighter chocolate toning in protected areas on both sides. The planchet is smooth and the surfaces are virtually flawless. The best identifying marks are a tiny rim nick at TE in STATES and a barely visible rim bruise at the E in AMERICA, but these imperfections are trivial. The eye appeal of this piece is truly exceptional for the grade. MDS (there are no significantly different die states for this variety). Struck very slightly off center to K-9 and the reverse is rotated 10 degrees clockwise from a perfect head-to-foot die orientation. Noyes photo #73600. Weight 102.0 grains." This coin was lot 3 and sold as a raw example for $13,225. It is now housed in the PCGS VF25 CAC holder, and the "Cohen 3" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" attributions are each listed on the PCGS label. This is truly an exceptional coin, one of the nicest 1793 half cents I have handled, CHOICE by anybody's standard. Extensively pedigreed back to 1955. Ex R. L. Low (Hamilton, Ontario) 5/11/1955-John J. Pittman, David Akers Numismatics 10/21/97:122-Bowers & Merena FPL 2/6/98 (as VF20)-Bowers Rare Coin Review #121 2/6/98; Bob Yuell; Goldberg's/Whister:09/04/11:3:$13225; Shawn A. Yancey; Furnace Run Collection.
1793 C3 Liberty Cap half cent, hooked bust line, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and CAC-certified as a CHOICE example. This is a well-known example that was purchased out of the Goldberg's sale of the Whister Collection, where it was described as: "1793 C-3 R3 F15. Very attractive glossy chocolate brown with slightly lighter chocolate toning in protected areas on both sides. The planchet is smooth and the surfaces are virtually flawless. The best identifying marks are a tiny rim nick at TE in STATES and a barely visible rim bruise at the E in AMERICA, but these imperfections are trivial. The eye appeal of this piece is truly exceptional for the grade. MDS (there are no significantly different die states for this variety). Struck very slightly off center to K-9 and the reverse is rotated 10 degrees clockwise from a perfect head-to-foot die orientation. Noyes photo #73600. Weight 102.0 grains." This coin was lot 3 and sold as a raw example for $13,225. It is now housed in the PCGS VF25 CAC holder, and the "Cohen 3" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" attributions are each listed on the PCGS label. This is truly an exceptional coin, one of the nicest 1793 half cents I have handled, CHOICE by anybody's standard. Extensively pedigreed back to 1955. Ex R. L. Low (Hamilton, Ontario) 5/11/1955-John J. Pittman, David Akers Numismatics 10/21/97:122-Bowers & Merena FPL 2/6/98 (as VF20)-Bowers Rare Coin Review #121 2/6/98; Bob Yuell; Goldberg's/Whister:09/04/11:3:$13225; Shawn A. Yancey; Furnace Run Collection.
1793 C4 Liberty Cap half cent, hooked bust line, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and it has outstanding glossy medium tan brown color and addictive eye appeal. The details are exceptionally strong and well-balanced on both sides, and the eye appeal cannot be overstated. This coin was lot #654 in the Heritage Long Beach auction on 09/01/05, where it was described as: "1793 1/2 C Fine 15 PCGS. B-4, C-4, Low R.3. Apparently a previously unreported late die state, a shallow retained cud appears along the reverse border between 6:30 and 8:30. Numismatic researcher Ronald Manley has examined photos of this piece and assigned a new die state number, Manley State 3.0. As the coin is within a PCGS holder, it is not 100% certain that this is actually a new die state, for it could be a planchet lamination, however, the evidence weights heavily toward the retained cud description. Location of a second example, or an intermediate state with a die crack in this same area would be required to be absolutely certain. Maroon fields complement the steel-brown devices. The strike is even with all legends and berries sharp, and the trailing neck curls have pleasing definition. A few wispy obverse marks include a pinprick on the neck. As the Cohen-4 variety is believed to be the last 1793 half cent struck, and this example is the latest known die state, it could be argued that this example is the very last 1793 half cent ever struck!" This coin did NOT sticker at CAC, and although the eye appeal is exceptional, I do see some VERY light hairlines on the obverse that require a strong glass. Easily EAC F12 and PLUS, and certainly lots of COOL factor as the possible terminal die state for Cohen-4 and perhaps the last 1793 ever made! The "Cohen 4" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Heritage 09/21/04:11010:$7039.15; Heritage 09/01/05:654:$6900; unknown until Baltimore bourse 11/16/19; CVM and Shawn A. Yancey; Shawn A. Yancey #12060; Furnace Run Collection 12/07/19.
1793 C4 Liberty Cap half cent, hooked bust line, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and it has outstanding glossy medium tan brown color and addictive eye appeal. The details are exceptionally strong and well-balanced on both sides, and the eye appeal cannot be overstated. This coin was lot #654 in the Heritage Long Beach auction on 09/01/05, where it was described as: "1793 1/2 C Fine 15 PCGS. B-4, C-4, Low R.3. Apparently a previously unreported late die state, a shallow retained cud appears along the reverse border between 6:30 and 8:30. Numismatic researcher Ronald Manley has examined photos of this piece and assigned a new die state number, Manley State 3.0. As the coin is within a PCGS holder, it is not 100% certain that this is actually a new die state, for it could be a planchet lamination, however, the evidence weights heavily toward the retained cud description. Location of a second example, or an intermediate state with a die crack in this same area would be required to be absolutely certain. Maroon fields complement the steel-brown devices. The strike is even with all legends and berries sharp, and the trailing neck curls have pleasing definition. A few wispy obverse marks include a pinprick on the neck. As the Cohen-4 variety is believed to be the last 1793 half cent struck, and this example is the latest known die state, it could be argued that this example is the very last 1793 half cent ever struck!" This coin did NOT sticker at CAC, and although the eye appeal is exceptional, I do see some VERY light hairlines on the obverse that require a strong glass. Easily EAC F12 and PLUS, and certainly lots of COOL factor as the possible terminal die state for Cohen-4 and perhaps the last 1793 ever made! The "Cohen 4" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Heritage 09/21/04:11010:$7039.15; Heritage 09/01/05:654:$6900; unknown until Baltimore bourse 11/16/19; CVM and Shawn A. Yancey; Shawn A. Yancey #12060; Furnace Run Collection 12/07/19.
1793 C4 Liberty Cap half cent, hooked bust line, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and it has outstanding glossy medium tan brown color and addictive eye appeal. The details are exceptionally strong and well-balanced on both sides, and the eye appeal cannot be overstated. This coin was lot #654 in the Heritage Long Beach auction on 09/01/05, where it was described as: "1793 1/2 C Fine 15 PCGS. B-4, C-4, Low R.3. Apparently a previously unreported late die state, a shallow retained cud appears along the reverse border between 6:30 and 8:30. Numismatic researcher Ronald Manley has examined photos of this piece and assigned a new die state number, Manley State 3.0. As the coin is within a PCGS holder, it is not 100% certain that this is actually a new die state, for it could be a planchet lamination, however, the evidence weights heavily toward the retained cud description. Location of a second example, or an intermediate state with a die crack in this same area would be required to be absolutely certain. Maroon fields complement the steel-brown devices. The strike is even with all legends and berries sharp, and the trailing neck curls have pleasing definition. A few wispy obverse marks include a pinprick on the neck. As the Cohen-4 variety is believed to be the last 1793 half cent struck, and this example is the latest known die state, it could be argued that this example is the very last 1793 half cent ever struck!" This coin did NOT sticker at CAC, and although the eye appeal is exceptional, I do see some VERY light hairlines on the obverse that require a strong glass. Easily EAC F12 and PLUS, and certainly lots of COOL factor as the possible terminal die state for Cohen-4 and perhaps the last 1793 ever made! The "Cohen 4" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Heritage 09/21/04:11010:$7039.15; Heritage 09/01/05:654:$6900; unknown until Baltimore bourse 11/16/19; CVM and Shawn A. Yancey; Shawn A. Yancey #12060; Furnace Run Collection 12/07/19.
1793 C4 Liberty Cap half cent, hooked bust line, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and it has outstanding glossy medium tan brown color and addictive eye appeal. The details are exceptionally strong and well-balanced on both sides, and the eye appeal cannot be overstated. This coin was lot #654 in the Heritage Long Beach auction on 09/01/05, where it was described as: "1793 1/2 C Fine 15 PCGS. B-4, C-4, Low R.3. Apparently a previously unreported late die state, a shallow retained cud appears along the reverse border between 6:30 and 8:30. Numismatic researcher Ronald Manley has examined photos of this piece and assigned a new die state number, Manley State 3.0. As the coin is within a PCGS holder, it is not 100% certain that this is actually a new die state, for it could be a planchet lamination, however, the evidence weights heavily toward the retained cud description. Location of a second example, or an intermediate state with a die crack in this same area would be required to be absolutely certain. Maroon fields complement the steel-brown devices. The strike is even with all legends and berries sharp, and the trailing neck curls have pleasing definition. A few wispy obverse marks include a pinprick on the neck. As the Cohen-4 variety is believed to be the last 1793 half cent struck, and this example is the latest known die state, it could be argued that this example is the very last 1793 half cent ever struck!" This coin did NOT sticker at CAC, and although the eye appeal is exceptional, I do see some VERY light hairlines on the obverse that require a strong glass. Easily EAC F12 and PLUS, and certainly lots of COOL factor as the possible terminal die state for Cohen-4 and perhaps the last 1793 ever made! The "Cohen 4" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Heritage 09/21/04:11010:$7039.15; Heritage 09/01/05:654:$6900; unknown until Baltimore bourse 11/16/19; CVM and Shawn A. Yancey; Shawn A. Yancey #12060; Furnace Run Collection 12/07/19.
1793 C4 Liberty Cap half cent, hooked bust line, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and it has outstanding glossy medium tan brown color and addictive eye appeal. The details are exceptionally strong and well-balanced on both sides, and the eye appeal cannot be overstated. This coin was lot #654 in the Heritage Long Beach auction on 09/01/05, where it was described as: "1793 1/2 C Fine 15 PCGS. B-4, C-4, Low R.3. Apparently a previously unreported late die state, a shallow retained cud appears along the reverse border between 6:30 and 8:30. Numismatic researcher Ronald Manley has examined photos of this piece and assigned a new die state number, Manley State 3.0. As the coin is within a PCGS holder, it is not 100% certain that this is actually a new die state, for it could be a planchet lamination, however, the evidence weights heavily toward the retained cud description. Location of a second example, or an intermediate state with a die crack in this same area would be required to be absolutely certain. Maroon fields complement the steel-brown devices. The strike is even with all legends and berries sharp, and the trailing neck curls have pleasing definition. A few wispy obverse marks include a pinprick on the neck. As the Cohen-4 variety is believed to be the last 1793 half cent struck, and this example is the latest known die state, it could be argued that this example is the very last 1793 half cent ever struck!" This coin did NOT sticker at CAC, and although the eye appeal is exceptional, I do see some VERY light hairlines on the obverse that require a strong glass. Easily EAC F12 and PLUS, and certainly lots of COOL factor as the possible terminal die state for Cohen-4 and perhaps the last 1793 ever made! The "Cohen 4" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Heritage 09/21/04:11010:$7039.15; Heritage 09/01/05:654:$6900; unknown until Baltimore bourse 11/16/19; CVM and Shawn A. Yancey; Shawn A. Yancey #12060; Furnace Run Collection 12/07/19.
1794 C1a Liberty Cap half cent, Large Edge Letters, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF30, and it is an original chocolate brown example with nice eye appeal and a "crusty" look that is very attractive. M3.0, clashed at lips and chin and left of HC reverse. The large edge letters are plainly visible thanks to the edgeview holder. This is a coin that looks much better in hand, and the details are certainly much sharper than in my photos. My EAC grade VF20+. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #8841; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C1a Liberty Cap half cent, Large Edge Letters, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF30, and it is an original chocolate brown example with nice eye appeal and a "crusty" look that is very attractive. M3.0, clashed at lips and chin and left of HC reverse. The large edge letters are plainly visible thanks to the edgeview holder. This is a coin that looks much better in hand, and the details are certainly much sharper than in my photos. My EAC grade VF20+. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #8841; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C1a Liberty Cap half cent, Large Edge Letters, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF30, and it is an original chocolate brown example with nice eye appeal and a "crusty" look that is very attractive. M3.0, clashed at lips and chin and left of HC reverse. The large edge letters are plainly visible thanks to the edgeview holder. This is a coin that looks much better in hand, and the details are certainly much sharper than in my photos. My EAC grade VF20+. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #8841; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C1a Liberty Cap half cent, Large Edge Letters, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF30, and it is an original chocolate brown example with nice eye appeal and a "crusty" look that is very attractive. M3.0, clashed at lips and chin and left of HC reverse. The large edge letters are plainly visible thanks to the edgeview holder. This is a coin that looks much better in hand, and the details are certainly much sharper than in my photos. My EAC grade VF20+. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #8841; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C1a Liberty Cap half cent, Large Edge Letters, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF30, and it is an original chocolate brown example with nice eye appeal and a "crusty" look that is very attractive. M3.0, clashed at lips and chin and left of HC reverse. The large edge letters are plainly visible thanks to the edgeview holder. This is a coin that looks much better in hand, and the details are certainly much sharper than in my photos. My EAC grade VF20+. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #8841; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C1b Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF Details Excessive Corrosion. The details are certainly VF, very strong and very even on both sides. Not sure I would call this "excessive corrosion," but the surfaces are moderately and evenly granular throughout. Fortunately, all of the details remain quite bold and that includes the small edge lettering which is plainly visible thanks to the edgeview holder. Although this is a below average coin it is certainly NOT ugly and the color remains a decent medium brown with an even lighter shade on the right half of the obverse (MUCH lighter in person than in my photos). Appears to be M1.0 with no trace of the reverse bulge, but the surfaces make it impossible to be certain. Overall a decent variety of one of the rare "B-girl" varities. Ex-Ebay 2015; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C1b Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF Details Excessive Corrosion. The details are certainly VF, very strong and very even on both sides. Not sure I would call this "excessive corrosion," but the surfaces are moderately and evenly granular throughout. Fortunately, all of the details remain quite bold and that includes the small edge lettering which is plainly visible thanks to the edgeview holder. Although this is a below average coin it is certainly NOT ugly and the color remains a decent medium brown with an even lighter shade on the right half of the obverse (MUCH lighter in person than in my photos). Appears to be M1.0 with no trace of the reverse bulge, but the surfaces make it impossible to be certain. Overall a decent variety of one of the rare "B-girl" varities. Ex-Ebay 2015; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C1b Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF Details Excessive Corrosion. The details are certainly VF, very strong and very even on both sides. Not sure I would call this "excessive corrosion," but the surfaces are moderately and evenly granular throughout. Fortunately, all of the details remain quite bold and that includes the small edge lettering which is plainly visible thanks to the edgeview holder. Although this is a below average coin it is certainly NOT ugly and the color remains a decent medium brown with an even lighter shade on the right half of the obverse (MUCH lighter in person than in my photos). Appears to be M1.0 with no trace of the reverse bulge, but the surfaces make it impossible to be certain. Overall a decent variety of one of the rare "B-girl" varities. Ex-Ebay 2015; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C1b Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF Details Excessive Corrosion. The details are certainly VF, very strong and very even on both sides. Not sure I would call this "excessive corrosion," but the surfaces are moderately and evenly granular throughout. Fortunately, all of the details remain quite bold and that includes the small edge lettering which is plainly visible thanks to the edgeview holder. Although this is a below average coin it is certainly NOT ugly and the color remains a decent medium brown with an even lighter shade on the right half of the obverse (MUCH lighter in person than in my photos). Appears to be M1.0 with no trace of the reverse bulge, but the surfaces make it impossible to be certain. Overall a decent variety of one of the rare "B-girl" varities. Ex-Ebay 2015; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C1b Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF Details Excessive Corrosion. The details are certainly VF, very strong and very even on both sides. Not sure I would call this "excessive corrosion," but the surfaces are moderately and evenly granular throughout. Fortunately, all of the details remain quite bold and that includes the small edge lettering which is plainly visible thanks to the edgeview holder. Although this is a below average coin it is certainly NOT ugly and the color remains a decent medium brown with an even lighter shade on the right half of the obverse (MUCH lighter in person than in my photos). Appears to be M1.0 with no trace of the reverse bulge, but the surfaces make it impossible to be certain. Overall a decent variety of one of the rare "B-girl" varities. Ex-Ebay 2015; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C2a Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R2+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Gorgeous medium tan brown color with great eye appeal. Well-struck, well-centered, and nearly mark free. M2.0 with light obverse clash marks only. The photos should speak for themselves on this one! Ex-Tom Reynolds to Gene Braig 09/89; CVM 2009; Shawn A. Yancey 06/29/10 #8815; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C2a Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R2+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Gorgeous medium tan brown color with great eye appeal. Well-struck, well-centered, and nearly mark free. M2.0 with light obverse clash marks only. The photos should speak for themselves on this one! Ex-Tom Reynolds to Gene Braig 09/89; CVM 2009; Shawn A. Yancey 06/29/10 #8815; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C2a Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R2+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Gorgeous medium tan brown color with great eye appeal. Well-struck, well-centered, and nearly mark free. M2.0 with light obverse clash marks only. The photos should speak for themselves on this one! Ex-Tom Reynolds to Gene Braig 09/89; CVM 2009; Shawn A. Yancey 06/29/10 #8815; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C2a Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R2+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Gorgeous medium tan brown color with great eye appeal. Well-struck, well-centered, and nearly mark free. M2.0 with light obverse clash marks only. The photos should speak for themselves on this one! Ex-Tom Reynolds to Gene Braig 09/89; CVM 2009; Shawn A. Yancey 06/29/10 #8815; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C2a Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R2+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Gorgeous medium tan brown color with great eye appeal. Well-struck, well-centered, and nearly mark free. M2.0 with light obverse clash marks only. The photos should speak for themselves on this one! Ex-Tom Reynolds to Gene Braig 09/89; CVM 2009; Shawn A. Yancey 06/29/10 #8815; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C2b Liberty Cap half cent, Large Edge Letters, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AG3. WOW are these tough to find in PCGS holders! Glossy medium brown with a G4 obverse, FR2 reverse, and plainly visible large edge letters. The obverse is smooth and even but there are some tiny nicks on the reverse. Full bold date and this appears to be M2.0 with light clash marks only, but the level of wear makes it hard to confirm the die state. Very nice for a low grade rariety, and because of that this one is well-pedigreed: Ex-Fred Borcherdt; Steve Fischer; Richard Shimkus; Jim McGuigan; R. Tettenhorst; EAC 1992; George Trostel; David Consolo; Shawn A. Yancey; Mark Palmer 03/18/13; Shawn A. Yancey #10330; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C2b Liberty Cap half cent, Large Edge Letters, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AG3. WOW are these tough to find in PCGS holders! Glossy medium brown with a G4 obverse, FR2 reverse, and plainly visible large edge letters. The obverse is smooth and even but there are some tiny nicks on the reverse. Full bold date and this appears to be M2.0 with light clash marks only, but the level of wear makes it hard to confirm the die state. Very nice for a low grade rariety, and because of that this one is well-pedigreed: Ex-Fred Borcherdt; Steve Fischer; Richard Shimkus; Jim McGuigan; R. Tettenhorst; EAC 1992; George Trostel; David Consolo; Shawn A. Yancey; Mark Palmer 03/18/13; Shawn A. Yancey #10330; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C2b Liberty Cap half cent, Large Edge Letters, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AG3. WOW are these tough to find in PCGS holders! Glossy medium brown with a G4 obverse, FR2 reverse, and plainly visible large edge letters. The obverse is smooth and even but there are some tiny nicks on the reverse. Full bold date and this appears to be M2.0 with light clash marks only, but the level of wear makes it hard to confirm the die state. Very nice for a low grade rariety, and because of that this one is well-pedigreed: Ex-Fred Borcherdt; Steve Fischer; Richard Shimkus; Jim McGuigan; R. Tettenhorst; EAC 1992; George Trostel; David Consolo; Shawn A. Yancey; Mark Palmer 03/18/13; Shawn A. Yancey #10330; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C2b Liberty Cap half cent, Large Edge Letters, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AG3. WOW are these tough to find in PCGS holders! Glossy medium brown with a G4 obverse, FR2 reverse, and plainly visible large edge letters. The obverse is smooth and even but there are some tiny nicks on the reverse. Full bold date and this appears to be M2.0 with light clash marks only, but the level of wear makes it hard to confirm the die state. Very nice for a low grade rariety, and because of that this one is well-pedigreed: Ex-Fred Borcherdt; Steve Fischer; Richard Shimkus; Jim McGuigan; R. Tettenhorst; EAC 1992; George Trostel; David Consolo; Shawn A. Yancey; Mark Palmer 03/18/13; Shawn A. Yancey #10330; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C2b Liberty Cap half cent, Large Edge Letters, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AG3. WOW are these tough to find in PCGS holders! Glossy medium brown with a G4 obverse, FR2 reverse, and plainly visible large edge letters. The obverse is smooth and even but there are some tiny nicks on the reverse. Full bold date and this appears to be M2.0 with light clash marks only, but the level of wear makes it hard to confirm the die state. Very nice for a low grade rariety, and because of that this one is well-pedigreed: Ex-Fred Borcherdt; Steve Fischer; Richard Shimkus; Jim McGuigan; R. Tettenhorst; EAC 1992; George Trostel; David Consolo; Shawn A. Yancey; Mark Palmer 03/18/13; Shawn A. Yancey #10330; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C3a Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R5. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG8, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. Original soft medium brown color with some minor contact marks on each side. The marks are all in line with the grade and the most notable one is a tiny rim nick at the top of the reverse. The date is faint yet easily readable, and this is a very nice and completely original low-grade example of a tough variety. My EAC grade is G6+. Looks like M2.0 with faint bulge below bust right of 4 on obverse. Ex-Mark Palmer; Shawn A. Yancey #12125; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C3a Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R5. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG8, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. Original soft medium brown color with some minor contact marks on each side. The marks are all in line with the grade and the most notable one is a tiny rim nick at the top of the reverse. The date is faint yet easily readable, and this is a very nice and completely original low-grade example of a tough variety. My EAC grade is G6+. Looks like M2.0 with faint bulge below bust right of 4 on obverse. Ex-Mark Palmer; Shawn A. Yancey #12125; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C3a Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R5. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG8, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. Original soft medium brown color with some minor contact marks on each side. The marks are all in line with the grade and the most notable one is a tiny rim nick at the top of the reverse. The date is faint yet easily readable, and this is a very nice and completely original low-grade example of a tough variety. My EAC grade is G6+. Looks like M2.0 with faint bulge below bust right of 4 on obverse. Ex-Mark Palmer; Shawn A. Yancey #12125; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C3a Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R5. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG8, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. Original soft medium brown color with some minor contact marks on each side. The marks are all in line with the grade and the most notable one is a tiny rim nick at the top of the reverse. The date is faint yet easily readable, and this is a very nice and completely original low-grade example of a tough variety. My EAC grade is G6+. Looks like M2.0 with faint bulge below bust right of 4 on obverse. Ex-Mark Palmer; Shawn A. Yancey #12125; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C3a Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R5. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG8, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. Original soft medium brown color with some minor contact marks on each side. The marks are all in line with the grade and the most notable one is a tiny rim nick at the top of the reverse. The date is faint yet easily readable, and this is a very nice and completely original low-grade example of a tough variety. My EAC grade is G6+. Looks like M2.0 with faint bulge below bust right of 4 on obverse. Ex-Mark Palmer; Shawn A. Yancey #12125; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C4a Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF20. This is a very sharp, very attractive example with dark chocolate brown glossy surfaces. No real marks to speak of, and the only "defect" is that the obverse is struck unevenly causing the left side to be strong and the right side to be weaker. The coin is much more even on the reverse, with just a hint of weakness at lower right. The eye appeal is wonderful and the coin is lighter in person than in my photos. Late die state M4.0 with reverse crack M to left point and berry. A well-known example that has been in recorded in the Noyes Numistudy condition census as #98390 and EAC VF20. I agree with Noyes and PCGS as VF20 and certainly Average PLUS. Ex-CVM in Chicago to Shawn A. Yancey on 04/29/11 as my #9281; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C4a Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF20. This is a very sharp, very attractive example with dark chocolate brown glossy surfaces. No real marks to speak of, and the only "defect" is that the obverse is struck unevenly causing the left side to be strong and the right side to be weaker. The coin is much more even on the reverse, with just a hint of weakness at lower right. The eye appeal is wonderful and the coin is lighter in person than in my photos. Late die state M4.0 with reverse crack M to left point and berry. A well-known example that has been in recorded in the Noyes Numistudy condition census as #98390 and EAC VF20. I agree with Noyes and PCGS as VF20 and certainly Average PLUS. Ex-CVM in Chicago to Shawn A. Yancey on 04/29/11 as my #9281; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C4a Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF20. This is a very sharp, very attractive example with dark chocolate brown glossy surfaces. No real marks to speak of, and the only "defect" is that the obverse is struck unevenly causing the left side to be strong and the right side to be weaker. The coin is much more even on the reverse, with just a hint of weakness at lower right. The eye appeal is wonderful and the coin is lighter in person than in my photos. Late die state M4.0 with reverse crack M to left point and berry. A well-known example that has been in recorded in the Noyes Numistudy condition census as #98390 and EAC VF20. I agree with Noyes and PCGS as VF20 and certainly Average PLUS. Ex-CVM in Chicago to Shawn A. Yancey on 04/29/11 as my #9281; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C4a Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF20. This is a very sharp, very attractive example with dark chocolate brown glossy surfaces. No real marks to speak of, and the only "defect" is that the obverse is struck unevenly causing the left side to be strong and the right side to be weaker. The coin is much more even on the reverse, with just a hint of weakness at lower right. The eye appeal is wonderful and the coin is lighter in person than in my photos. Late die state M4.0 with reverse crack M to left point and berry. A well-known example that has been in recorded in the Noyes Numistudy condition census as #98390 and EAC VF20. I agree with Noyes and PCGS as VF20 and certainly Average PLUS. Ex-CVM in Chicago to Shawn A. Yancey on 04/29/11 as my #9281; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C4a Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF20. This is a very sharp, very attractive example with dark chocolate brown glossy surfaces. No real marks to speak of, and the only "defect" is that the obverse is struck unevenly causing the left side to be strong and the right side to be weaker. The coin is much more even on the reverse, with just a hint of weakness at lower right. The eye appeal is wonderful and the coin is lighter in person than in my photos. Late die state M4.0 with reverse crack M to left point and berry. A well-known example that has been in recorded in the Noyes Numistudy condition census as #98390 and EAC VF20. I agree with Noyes and PCGS as VF20 and certainly Average PLUS. Ex-CVM in Chicago to Shawn A. Yancey on 04/29/11 as my #9281; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C4b Liberty Cap half cent, Large Edge Letters, R7. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. One of the famous "B-girls" and one of the rarest coins in this collection. This coin is a well-known example that is recorded as coin #73664 by Bill Noyes in his Numistudy census as VG8, and recorded by Mike Spurlock as tied for CC5 in his census. This is also a well-pedigreed example, and it's last public sale was in the 06/13/18 Goldberg auction, where Bob Grellman described it as: "1794 C-4b R7 Large Edge Letters PCGS graded VG10. PCGS graded VG-10. Glossy light to medium brown blending to light chocolate brown on the devices. The surfaces are smooth and the only notable marks are a small splash of reddish chocolate toning under the 94, a small rim nick at the end of the pole, and a shallow low spot (incomplete planchet) at the top of EN in CENT. The date and legends are strong except for weakness at E in CENT thanks to the low spot in the planchet. The Large Edge Letters are complete and clear. EDS, Manley state 1.0, without any die clashmarks on the obverse. The reverse is rotated 15 degrees CCW. A nice example of a very important variety that is missing from most advanced collections, tied for CC#5 in the Mike Spurlock census. Noyes photo #73664. Weight 100.1 grains. Our grade is VG8+, very close to the VG10 grade assigned by PCGS. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label." Ex Dennis Coffey (who purchased it unattributed at the Heart of America show in Kansas City 11/19/83) 01/84; Richard Gross 02/19/84; Bob Yuell (The Whister Collection); McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 09/04/11:11:$20,700; The Green Tree Collection; Goldbergs 06/13/18:28:$9600; CVM and Jim McGuigan; Shawn A. Yancey #12128; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C4b Liberty Cap half cent, Large Edge Letters, R7. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. One of the famous "B-girls" and one of the rarest coins in this collection. This coin is a well-known example that is recorded as coin #73664 by Bill Noyes in his Numistudy census as VG8, and recorded by Mike Spurlock as tied for CC5 in his census. This is also a well-pedigreed example, and it's last public sale was in the 06/13/18 Goldberg auction, where Bob Grellman described it as: "1794 C-4b R7 Large Edge Letters PCGS graded VG10. PCGS graded VG-10. Glossy light to medium brown blending to light chocolate brown on the devices. The surfaces are smooth and the only notable marks are a small splash of reddish chocolate toning under the 94, a small rim nick at the end of the pole, and a shallow low spot (incomplete planchet) at the top of EN in CENT. The date and legends are strong except for weakness at E in CENT thanks to the low spot in the planchet. The Large Edge Letters are complete and clear. EDS, Manley state 1.0, without any die clashmarks on the obverse. The reverse is rotated 15 degrees CCW. A nice example of a very important variety that is missing from most advanced collections, tied for CC#5 in the Mike Spurlock census. Noyes photo #73664. Weight 100.1 grains. Our grade is VG8+, very close to the VG10 grade assigned by PCGS. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label." Ex Dennis Coffey (who purchased it unattributed at the Heart of America show in Kansas City 11/19/83) 01/84; Richard Gross 02/19/84; Bob Yuell (The Whister Collection); McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 09/04/11:11:$20,700; The Green Tree Collection; Goldbergs 06/13/18:28:$9600; CVM and Jim McGuigan; Shawn A. Yancey #12128; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C4b Liberty Cap half cent, Large Edge Letters, R7. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. One of the famous "B-girls" and one of the rarest coins in this collection. This coin is a well-known example that is recorded as coin #73664 by Bill Noyes in his Numistudy census as VG8, and recorded by Mike Spurlock as tied for CC5 in his census. This is also a well-pedigreed example, and it's last public sale was in the 06/13/18 Goldberg auction, where Bob Grellman described it as: "1794 C-4b R7 Large Edge Letters PCGS graded VG10. PCGS graded VG-10. Glossy light to medium brown blending to light chocolate brown on the devices. The surfaces are smooth and the only notable marks are a small splash of reddish chocolate toning under the 94, a small rim nick at the end of the pole, and a shallow low spot (incomplete planchet) at the top of EN in CENT. The date and legends are strong except for weakness at E in CENT thanks to the low spot in the planchet. The Large Edge Letters are complete and clear. EDS, Manley state 1.0, without any die clashmarks on the obverse. The reverse is rotated 15 degrees CCW. A nice example of a very important variety that is missing from most advanced collections, tied for CC#5 in the Mike Spurlock census. Noyes photo #73664. Weight 100.1 grains. Our grade is VG8+, very close to the VG10 grade assigned by PCGS. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label." Ex Dennis Coffey (who purchased it unattributed at the Heart of America show in Kansas City 11/19/83) 01/84; Richard Gross 02/19/84; Bob Yuell (The Whister Collection); McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 09/04/11:11:$20,700; The Green Tree Collection; Goldbergs 06/13/18:28:$9600; CVM and Jim McGuigan; Shawn A. Yancey #12128; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C4b Liberty Cap half cent, Large Edge Letters, R7. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. One of the famous "B-girls" and one of the rarest coins in this collection. This coin is a well-known example that is recorded as coin #73664 by Bill Noyes in his Numistudy census as VG8, and recorded by Mike Spurlock as tied for CC5 in his census. This is also a well-pedigreed example, and it's last public sale was in the 06/13/18 Goldberg auction, where Bob Grellman described it as: "1794 C-4b R7 Large Edge Letters PCGS graded VG10. PCGS graded VG-10. Glossy light to medium brown blending to light chocolate brown on the devices. The surfaces are smooth and the only notable marks are a small splash of reddish chocolate toning under the 94, a small rim nick at the end of the pole, and a shallow low spot (incomplete planchet) at the top of EN in CENT. The date and legends are strong except for weakness at E in CENT thanks to the low spot in the planchet. The Large Edge Letters are complete and clear. EDS, Manley state 1.0, without any die clashmarks on the obverse. The reverse is rotated 15 degrees CCW. A nice example of a very important variety that is missing from most advanced collections, tied for CC#5 in the Mike Spurlock census. Noyes photo #73664. Weight 100.1 grains. Our grade is VG8+, very close to the VG10 grade assigned by PCGS. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label." Ex Dennis Coffey (who purchased it unattributed at the Heart of America show in Kansas City 11/19/83) 01/84; Richard Gross 02/19/84; Bob Yuell (The Whister Collection); McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 09/04/11:11:$20,700; The Green Tree Collection; Goldbergs 06/13/18:28:$9600; CVM and Jim McGuigan; Shawn A. Yancey #12128; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C4b Liberty Cap half cent, Large Edge Letters, R7. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. One of the famous "B-girls" and one of the rarest coins in this collection. This coin is a well-known example that is recorded as coin #73664 by Bill Noyes in his Numistudy census as VG8, and recorded by Mike Spurlock as tied for CC5 in his census. This is also a well-pedigreed example, and it's last public sale was in the 06/13/18 Goldberg auction, where Bob Grellman described it as: "1794 C-4b R7 Large Edge Letters PCGS graded VG10. PCGS graded VG-10. Glossy light to medium brown blending to light chocolate brown on the devices. The surfaces are smooth and the only notable marks are a small splash of reddish chocolate toning under the 94, a small rim nick at the end of the pole, and a shallow low spot (incomplete planchet) at the top of EN in CENT. The date and legends are strong except for weakness at E in CENT thanks to the low spot in the planchet. The Large Edge Letters are complete and clear. EDS, Manley state 1.0, without any die clashmarks on the obverse. The reverse is rotated 15 degrees CCW. A nice example of a very important variety that is missing from most advanced collections, tied for CC#5 in the Mike Spurlock census. Noyes photo #73664. Weight 100.1 grains. Our grade is VG8+, very close to the VG10 grade assigned by PCGS. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label." Ex Dennis Coffey (who purchased it unattributed at the Heart of America show in Kansas City 11/19/83) 01/84; Richard Gross 02/19/84; Bob Yuell (The Whister Collection); McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 09/04/11:11:$20,700; The Green Tree Collection; Goldbergs 06/13/18:28:$9600; CVM and Jim McGuigan; Shawn A. Yancey #12128; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C6a Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R4+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as G4, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a dark chocolate brown example of a tough R5- variety. The details are G5 on each side but there are some tiny contact marks that reduce this to G4 or close to it. The last time this coin traded publicly was the Stacks auction of 10/30/18, where it was described as: "Even deep brown patina to both sides, the surfaces are quite rough overall with numerous tiny marks scattered about. There are few sizeable distractions, however, the most significant of which are evident on Liberty's neck, at the digit 4 in the date, and near the left reverse border. Isolated peripheral areas are devoid of denticulation, but all devices are discernible, and most are boldly outlined. The Small Edge Letters is the more plentiful variant of this die marriage, but the 1794 C-6 is a scarce variety in an absolute sense with examples always in demand among specialists." Ex-Stacks 10/30/18:177:$660; Chris Victor McCawley; Shawn A. Yancey #12123; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C6a Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R4+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as G4, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a dark chocolate brown example of a tough R5- variety. The details are G5 on each side but there are some tiny contact marks that reduce this to G4 or close to it. The last time this coin traded publicly was the Stacks auction of 10/30/18, where it was described as: "Even deep brown patina to both sides, the surfaces are quite rough overall with numerous tiny marks scattered about. There are few sizeable distractions, however, the most significant of which are evident on Liberty's neck, at the digit 4 in the date, and near the left reverse border. Isolated peripheral areas are devoid of denticulation, but all devices are discernible, and most are boldly outlined. The Small Edge Letters is the more plentiful variant of this die marriage, but the 1794 C-6 is a scarce variety in an absolute sense with examples always in demand among specialists." Ex-Stacks 10/30/18:177:$660; Chris Victor McCawley; Shawn A. Yancey #12123; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C6a Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R4+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as G4, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a dark chocolate brown example of a tough R5- variety. The details are G5 on each side but there are some tiny contact marks that reduce this to G4 or close to it. The last time this coin traded publicly was the Stacks auction of 10/30/18, where it was described as: "Even deep brown patina to both sides, the surfaces are quite rough overall with numerous tiny marks scattered about. There are few sizeable distractions, however, the most significant of which are evident on Liberty's neck, at the digit 4 in the date, and near the left reverse border. Isolated peripheral areas are devoid of denticulation, but all devices are discernible, and most are boldly outlined. The Small Edge Letters is the more plentiful variant of this die marriage, but the 1794 C-6 is a scarce variety in an absolute sense with examples always in demand among specialists." Ex-Stacks 10/30/18:177:$660; Chris Victor McCawley; Shawn A. Yancey #12123; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C6a Liberty Cap half cent, Small Edge Letters, R4+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as G4, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a dark chocolate brown example of a tough R5- variety. The details are G5 on each side but there are some tiny contact marks that reduce this to G4 or close to it. The last time this coin traded publicly was the Stacks auction of 10/30/18, where it was described as: "Even deep brown patina to both sides, the surfaces are quite rough overall with numerous tiny marks scattered about. There are few sizeable distractions, however, the most significant of which are evident on Liberty's neck, at the digit 4 in the date, and near the left reverse border. Isolated peripheral areas are devoid of denticulation, but all devices are discernible, and most are boldly outlined. The Small Edge Letters is the more plentiful variant of this die marriage, but the 1794 C-6 is a scarce variety in an absolute sense with examples always in demand among specialists." Ex-Stacks 10/30/18:177:$660; Chris Victor McCawley; Shawn A. Yancey #12123; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C7 Liberty Cap half cent, High Relief Head, R5+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as Fine Details Excessive Corrosion. The details are certainly Fine or better, very strong and very even on both sides. Not sure I would call this "excessive corrosion," because the surfaces are just very faintly rough and they do retain plenty of gloss with dark chocolate brown color. No surface corrosion, just light even granularity throughout. The eye appeal is still positive and overall this is an acceptable example. Rough surfaces make the die state determination a challenge, but there are no obvious clash marks so I am going to go with M1.0. The reverse die crack through between ED on the reverse is bold. Purchased in 2015 on Ebay where it was in an NGC VF Details holder; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C7 Liberty Cap half cent, High Relief Head, R5+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as Fine Details Excessive Corrosion. The details are certainly Fine or better, very strong and very even on both sides. Not sure I would call this "excessive corrosion," because the surfaces are just very faintly rough and they do retain plenty of gloss with dark chocolate brown color. No surface corrosion, just light even granularity throughout. The eye appeal is still positive and overall this is an acceptable example. Rough surfaces make the die state determination a challenge, but there are no obvious clash marks so I am going to go with M1.0. The reverse die crack through between ED on the reverse is bold. Purchased in 2015 on Ebay where it was in an NGC VF Details holder; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C7 Liberty Cap half cent, High Relief Head, R5+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as Fine Details Excessive Corrosion. The details are certainly Fine or better, very strong and very even on both sides. Not sure I would call this "excessive corrosion," because the surfaces are just very faintly rough and they do retain plenty of gloss with dark chocolate brown color. No surface corrosion, just light even granularity throughout. The eye appeal is still positive and overall this is an acceptable example. Rough surfaces make the die state determination a challenge, but there are no obvious clash marks so I am going to go with M1.0. The reverse die crack through between ED on the reverse is bold. Purchased in 2015 on Ebay where it was in an NGC VF Details holder; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C7 Liberty Cap half cent, High Relief Head, R5+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as Fine Details Excessive Corrosion. The details are certainly Fine or better, very strong and very even on both sides. Not sure I would call this "excessive corrosion," because the surfaces are just very faintly rough and they do retain plenty of gloss with dark chocolate brown color. No surface corrosion, just light even granularity throughout. The eye appeal is still positive and overall this is an acceptable example. Rough surfaces make the die state determination a challenge, but there are no obvious clash marks so I am going to go with M1.0. The reverse die crack through between ED on the reverse is bold. Purchased in 2015 on Ebay where it was in an NGC VF Details holder; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C7 Liberty Cap half cent, High Relief Head, R5+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as Fine Details Excessive Corrosion. The details are certainly Fine or better, very strong and very even on both sides. Not sure I would call this "excessive corrosion," because the surfaces are just very faintly rough and they do retain plenty of gloss with dark chocolate brown color. No surface corrosion, just light even granularity throughout. The eye appeal is still positive and overall this is an acceptable example. Rough surfaces make the die state determination a challenge, but there are no obvious clash marks so I am going to go with M1.0. The reverse die crack through between ED on the reverse is bold. Purchased in 2015 on Ebay where it was in an NGC VF Details holder; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C8 Liberty Cap half cent, High Relief Head, R5. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG8, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! I challenge you to find a nicer 1794 C8 than this one at this grade level! Absolutely gorgeous, smooth surfaces, very few signs of contact, great color, and easily-attributable with the high relief head on the obverse and the revere die crack through the second T (M2.0). This one is really exceptional, certainly PLUS by anybody's standards. Shawn A. Yancey 2006; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C8 Liberty Cap half cent, High Relief Head, R5. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG8, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! I challenge you to find a nicer 1794 C8 than this one at this grade level! Absolutely gorgeous, smooth surfaces, very few signs of contact, great color, and easily-attributable with the high relief head on the obverse and the revere die crack through the second T (M2.0). This one is really exceptional, certainly PLUS by anybody's standards. Shawn A. Yancey 2006; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C8 Liberty Cap half cent, High Relief Head, R5. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG8, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! I challenge you to find a nicer 1794 C8 than this one at this grade level! Absolutely gorgeous, smooth surfaces, very few signs of contact, great color, and easily-attributable with the high relief head on the obverse and the revere die crack through the second T (M2.0). This one is really exceptional, certainly PLUS by anybody's standards. Shawn A. Yancey 2006; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C8 Liberty Cap half cent, High Relief Head, R5. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG8, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! I challenge you to find a nicer 1794 C8 than this one at this grade level! Absolutely gorgeous, smooth surfaces, very few signs of contact, great color, and easily-attributable with the high relief head on the obverse and the revere die crack through the second T (M2.0). This one is really exceptional, certainly PLUS by anybody's standards. Shawn A. Yancey 2006; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C8 Liberty Cap half cent, High Relief Head, R5. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG8, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! I challenge you to find a nicer 1794 C8 than this one at this grade level! Absolutely gorgeous, smooth surfaces, very few signs of contact, great color, and easily-attributable with the high relief head on the obverse and the revere die crack through the second T (M2.0). This one is really exceptional, certainly PLUS by anybody's standards. Shawn A. Yancey 2006; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C9 Liberty Cap half cent, High Relief Head, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and this is a nice, solid, sharp, accurately graded example. Original glossy chocolate brown color with no marks visible to the naked eye on either side, but a strong glass reveals VERY light granularity. M1.0 with no crack rim to cap, and faint cracks tops IBERTY. Full bold denticles on the obverse and nearly the same on the reverse except some weakness at lower right due to misaligned dies. Overall a very solid example, and LIGHTER color in person than in my photos. Purchased on Ebay in 2017; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C9 Liberty Cap half cent, High Relief Head, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and this is a nice, solid, sharp, accurately graded example. Original glossy chocolate brown color with no marks visible to the naked eye on either side, but a strong glass reveals VERY light granularity. M1.0 with no crack rim to cap, and faint cracks tops IBERTY. Full bold denticles on the obverse and nearly the same on the reverse except some weakness at lower right due to misaligned dies. Overall a very solid example, and LIGHTER color in person than in my photos. Purchased on Ebay in 2017; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C9 Liberty Cap half cent, High Relief Head, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and this is a nice, solid, sharp, accurately graded example. Original glossy chocolate brown color with no marks visible to the naked eye on either side, but a strong glass reveals VERY light granularity. M1.0 with no crack rim to cap, and faint cracks tops IBERTY. Full bold denticles on the obverse and nearly the same on the reverse except some weakness at lower right due to misaligned dies. Overall a very solid example, and LIGHTER color in person than in my photos. Purchased on Ebay in 2017; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C9 Liberty Cap half cent, High Relief Head, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and this is a nice, solid, sharp, accurately graded example. Original glossy chocolate brown color with no marks visible to the naked eye on either side, but a strong glass reveals VERY light granularity. M1.0 with no crack rim to cap, and faint cracks tops IBERTY. Full bold denticles on the obverse and nearly the same on the reverse except some weakness at lower right due to misaligned dies. Overall a very solid example, and LIGHTER color in person than in my photos. Purchased on Ebay in 2017; Furnace Run Collection.
1794 C9 Liberty Cap half cent, High Relief Head, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and this is a nice, solid, sharp, accurately graded example. Original glossy chocolate brown color with no marks visible to the naked eye on either side, but a strong glass reveals VERY light granularity. M1.0 with no crack rim to cap, and faint cracks tops IBERTY. Full bold denticles on the obverse and nearly the same on the reverse except some weakness at lower right due to misaligned dies. Overall a very solid example, and LIGHTER color in person than in my photos. Purchased on Ebay in 2017; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, Lettered Edge, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and it has outstanding medium tan brown color and great eye appeal. The only defects are some tiny well-hidden nicks above IBE on the obverse. Well-centered and well-struck, so darn attractive, and what stands out to me is that I rarely see this tan brown color on this variety. Sharp early die state M1.0 with no trace of the bulge that later develops at AME. Shawn A. Yancey #8869; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, Lettered Edge, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and it has outstanding medium tan brown color and great eye appeal. The only defects are some tiny well-hidden nicks above IBE on the obverse. Well-centered and well-struck, so darn attractive, and what stands out to me is that I rarely see this tan brown color on this variety. Sharp early die state M1.0 with no trace of the bulge that later develops at AME. Shawn A. Yancey #8869; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, Lettered Edge, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and it has outstanding medium tan brown color and great eye appeal. The only defects are some tiny well-hidden nicks above IBE on the obverse. Well-centered and well-struck, so darn attractive, and what stands out to me is that I rarely see this tan brown color on this variety. Sharp early die state M1.0 with no trace of the bulge that later develops at AME. Shawn A. Yancey #8869; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, Lettered Edge, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and it has outstanding medium tan brown color and great eye appeal. The only defects are some tiny well-hidden nicks above IBE on the obverse. Well-centered and well-struck, so darn attractive, and what stands out to me is that I rarely see this tan brown color on this variety. Sharp early die state M1.0 with no trace of the bulge that later develops at AME. Shawn A. Yancey #8869; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, Lettered Edge, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and it has outstanding medium tan brown color and great eye appeal. The only defects are some tiny well-hidden nicks above IBE on the obverse. Well-centered and well-struck, so darn attractive, and what stands out to me is that I rarely see this tan brown color on this variety. Sharp early die state M1.0 with no trace of the bulge that later develops at AME. Shawn A. Yancey #8869; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C2a Liberty Cap half cent, Lettered Edge Punctuated Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a medium-dark brown original example with average surfaces and eye appeal. The notable marks are a dull nick at the center of the portrait, plus a tiny rim nick above the C in AMERICA on the reverse. My EAC grade is VG10 net VG8+. M2.0 with obverse bulge before face, reverse bulge through ER, and no crack RICA to fraction. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12116; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C2a Liberty Cap half cent, Lettered Edge Punctuated Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a medium-dark brown original example with average surfaces and eye appeal. The notable marks are a dull nick at the center of the portrait, plus a tiny rim nick above the C in AMERICA on the reverse. My EAC grade is VG10 net VG8+. M2.0 with obverse bulge before face, reverse bulge through ER, and no crack RICA to fraction. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12116; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C2a Liberty Cap half cent, Lettered Edge Punctuated Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a medium-dark brown original example with average surfaces and eye appeal. The notable marks are a dull nick at the center of the portrait, plus a tiny rim nick above the C in AMERICA on the reverse. My EAC grade is VG10 net VG8+. M2.0 with obverse bulge before face, reverse bulge through ER, and no crack RICA to fraction. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12116; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C2a Liberty Cap half cent, Lettered Edge Punctuated Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a medium-dark brown original example with average surfaces and eye appeal. The notable marks are a dull nick at the center of the portrait, plus a tiny rim nick above the C in AMERICA on the reverse. My EAC grade is VG10 net VG8+. M2.0 with obverse bulge before face, reverse bulge through ER, and no crack RICA to fraction. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12116; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C2a Liberty Cap half cent, Lettered Edge Punctuated Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a medium-dark brown original example with average surfaces and eye appeal. The notable marks are a dull nick at the center of the portrait, plus a tiny rim nick above the C in AMERICA on the reverse. My EAC grade is VG10 net VG8+. M2.0 with obverse bulge before face, reverse bulge through ER, and no crack RICA to fraction. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12116; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C2b Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge Thin Planchet, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG Details, Damage. Despite that libel, this is an outstanding example of this rarity! In fact, this is the Carvin Goodridge example, which was sold by Goldberg's on 09/02/12 lot 39 where it was described as: "1795 C-2b R6+ Punctuated Date with Thin Plain Edge Planchet VG7. Very attractive glossy light to medium chocolate brown. Smooth and flawless except for a planchet chip in the center of the reverse and a relatively minor scratch from the right side of the second S in STATES down to the leaf stem below. The obverse is absolutely choice. The date is strong and the legends are clear. LDS, Manley state 3.0. A premium example of this rare variety in spite of the obvious flaw. Weight 81.5 grains." This coin sold for $7475 in that auction, and I agree with the VG7 assessment and certainly still consider this a "PLUS" coin. While Bob said M3.0 in his description, my opinion is M2.0 because I can see NO trace of die cracks through RIC. Ex-Jerry Forbes 08/03/80; Carvin Goodridge; Goldberg's 09/02/12:39:$7475; Shawn A. Yancey #9951; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C2b Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge Thin Planchet, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG Details, Damage. Despite that libel, this is an outstanding example of this rarity! In fact, this is the Carvin Goodridge example, which was sold by Goldberg's on 09/02/12 lot 39 where it was described as: "1795 C-2b R6+ Punctuated Date with Thin Plain Edge Planchet VG7. Very attractive glossy light to medium chocolate brown. Smooth and flawless except for a planchet chip in the center of the reverse and a relatively minor scratch from the right side of the second S in STATES down to the leaf stem below. The obverse is absolutely choice. The date is strong and the legends are clear. LDS, Manley state 3.0. A premium example of this rare variety in spite of the obvious flaw. Weight 81.5 grains." This coin sold for $7475 in that auction, and I agree with the VG7 assessment and certainly still consider this a "PLUS" coin. While Bob said M3.0 in his description, my opinion is M2.0 because I can see NO trace of die cracks through RIC. Ex-Jerry Forbes 08/03/80; Carvin Goodridge; Goldberg's 09/02/12:39:$7475; Shawn A. Yancey #9951; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C2b Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge Thin Planchet, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG Details, Damage. Despite that libel, this is an outstanding example of this rarity! In fact, this is the Carvin Goodridge example, which was sold by Goldberg's on 09/02/12 lot 39 where it was described as: "1795 C-2b R6+ Punctuated Date with Thin Plain Edge Planchet VG7. Very attractive glossy light to medium chocolate brown. Smooth and flawless except for a planchet chip in the center of the reverse and a relatively minor scratch from the right side of the second S in STATES down to the leaf stem below. The obverse is absolutely choice. The date is strong and the legends are clear. LDS, Manley state 3.0. A premium example of this rare variety in spite of the obvious flaw. Weight 81.5 grains." This coin sold for $7475 in that auction, and I agree with the VG7 assessment and certainly still consider this a "PLUS" coin. While Bob said M3.0 in his description, my opinion is M2.0 because I can see NO trace of die cracks through RIC. Ex-Jerry Forbes 08/03/80; Carvin Goodridge; Goldberg's 09/02/12:39:$7475; Shawn A. Yancey #9951; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C2b Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge Thin Planchet, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG Details, Damage. Despite that libel, this is an outstanding example of this rarity! In fact, this is the Carvin Goodridge example, which was sold by Goldberg's on 09/02/12 lot 39 where it was described as: "1795 C-2b R6+ Punctuated Date with Thin Plain Edge Planchet VG7. Very attractive glossy light to medium chocolate brown. Smooth and flawless except for a planchet chip in the center of the reverse and a relatively minor scratch from the right side of the second S in STATES down to the leaf stem below. The obverse is absolutely choice. The date is strong and the legends are clear. LDS, Manley state 3.0. A premium example of this rare variety in spite of the obvious flaw. Weight 81.5 grains." This coin sold for $7475 in that auction, and I agree with the VG7 assessment and certainly still consider this a "PLUS" coin. While Bob said M3.0 in his description, my opinion is M2.0 because I can see NO trace of die cracks through RIC. Ex-Jerry Forbes 08/03/80; Carvin Goodridge; Goldberg's 09/02/12:39:$7475; Shawn A. Yancey #9951; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C2b Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge Thin Planchet, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG Details, Damage. Despite that libel, this is an outstanding example of this rarity! In fact, this is the Carvin Goodridge example, which was sold by Goldberg's on 09/02/12 lot 39 where it was described as: "1795 C-2b R6+ Punctuated Date with Thin Plain Edge Planchet VG7. Very attractive glossy light to medium chocolate brown. Smooth and flawless except for a planchet chip in the center of the reverse and a relatively minor scratch from the right side of the second S in STATES down to the leaf stem below. The obverse is absolutely choice. The date is strong and the legends are clear. LDS, Manley state 3.0. A premium example of this rare variety in spite of the obvious flaw. Weight 81.5 grains." This coin sold for $7475 in that auction, and I agree with the VG7 assessment and certainly still consider this a "PLUS" coin. While Bob said M3.0 in his description, my opinion is M2.0 because I can see NO trace of die cracks through RIC. Ex-Jerry Forbes 08/03/80; Carvin Goodridge; Goldberg's 09/02/12:39:$7475; Shawn A. Yancey #9951; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C2b Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge Thin Planchet, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG Details, Damage. Despite that libel, this is an outstanding example of this rarity! In fact, this is the Carvin Goodridge example, which was sold by Goldberg's on 09/02/12 lot 39 where it was described as: "1795 C-2b R6+ Punctuated Date with Thin Plain Edge Planchet VG7. Very attractive glossy light to medium chocolate brown. Smooth and flawless except for a planchet chip in the center of the reverse and a relatively minor scratch from the right side of the second S in STATES down to the leaf stem below. The obverse is absolutely choice. The date is strong and the legends are clear. LDS, Manley state 3.0. A premium example of this rare variety in spite of the obvious flaw. Weight 81.5 grains." This coin sold for $7475 in that auction, and I agree with the VG7 assessment and certainly still consider this a "PLUS" coin. While Bob said M3.0 in his description, my opinion is M2.0 because I can see NO trace of die cracks through RIC. Ex-Jerry Forbes 08/03/80; Carvin Goodridge; Goldberg's 09/02/12:39:$7475; Shawn A. Yancey #9951; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C2b Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge Thin Planchet, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG Details, Damage. Despite that libel, this is an outstanding example of this rarity! In fact, this is the Carvin Goodridge example, which was sold by Goldberg's on 09/02/12 lot 39 where it was described as: "1795 C-2b R6+ Punctuated Date with Thin Plain Edge Planchet VG7. Very attractive glossy light to medium chocolate brown. Smooth and flawless except for a planchet chip in the center of the reverse and a relatively minor scratch from the right side of the second S in STATES down to the leaf stem below. The obverse is absolutely choice. The date is strong and the legends are clear. LDS, Manley state 3.0. A premium example of this rare variety in spite of the obvious flaw. Weight 81.5 grains." This coin sold for $7475 in that auction, and I agree with the VG7 assessment and certainly still consider this a "PLUS" coin. While Bob said M3.0 in his description, my opinion is M2.0 because I can see NO trace of die cracks through RIC. Ex-Jerry Forbes 08/03/80; Carvin Goodridge; Goldberg's 09/02/12:39:$7475; Shawn A. Yancey #9951; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C3 Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge Punctuated Date, Thin Planchet 81.6gns, R5+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG8, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. To me this is a WOW coin! Great color, smooth surfaces, incredible eye appeal, and oh yeah it's an R5+! I think the photos speak for themselves here, but I can add that this is M2.0 with HALF CENT mostly gone due to die state, not due to wear. My grade EAC VG7 and CHOICE! Ex-Tom Reynolds 02/08/20; Shawn A. Yancey #12091; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C3 Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge Punctuated Date, Thin Planchet 81.6gns, R5+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG8, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. To me this is a WOW coin! Great color, smooth surfaces, incredible eye appeal, and oh yeah it's an R5+! I think the photos speak for themselves here, but I can add that this is M2.0 with HALF CENT mostly gone due to die state, not due to wear. My grade EAC VG7 and CHOICE! Ex-Tom Reynolds 02/08/20; Shawn A. Yancey #12091; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C3 Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge Punctuated Date, Thin Planchet 81.6gns, R5+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG8, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. To me this is a WOW coin! Great color, smooth surfaces, incredible eye appeal, and oh yeah it's an R5+! I think the photos speak for themselves here, but I can add that this is M2.0 with HALF CENT mostly gone due to die state, not due to wear. My grade EAC VG7 and CHOICE! Ex-Tom Reynolds 02/08/20; Shawn A. Yancey #12091; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C3 Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge Punctuated Date, Thin Planchet 81.6gns, R5+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG8, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. To me this is a WOW coin! Great color, smooth surfaces, incredible eye appeal, and oh yeah it's an R5+! I think the photos speak for themselves here, but I can add that this is M2.0 with HALF CENT mostly gone due to die state, not due to wear. My grade EAC VG7 and CHOICE! Ex-Tom Reynolds 02/08/20; Shawn A. Yancey #12091; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C3 Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge Punctuated Date, Thin Planchet 81.6gns, R5+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG8, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. To me this is a WOW coin! Great color, smooth surfaces, incredible eye appeal, and oh yeah it's an R5+! I think the photos speak for themselves here, but I can add that this is M2.0 with HALF CENT mostly gone due to die state, not due to wear. My grade EAC VG7 and CHOICE! Ex-Tom Reynolds 02/08/20; Shawn A. Yancey #12091; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C4 Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge Punctuated Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and it is a sharp and very attractive example with nice medium tan brown color and good eye appeal. A strong glass does show some fine hairlines on the obverse and some tiny nicks on the reverse, but these are not distracting and certainly do not diminish the overall really attractive presentation. M1.0 late; faint crack at T only, no additional reverse cracks. Very pretty and my EAC grade would be F15+. Purchased from Anaconda Rare Coins on 2007; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C4 Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge Punctuated Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and it is a sharp and very attractive example with nice medium tan brown color and good eye appeal. A strong glass does show some fine hairlines on the obverse and some tiny nicks on the reverse, but these are not distracting and certainly do not diminish the overall really attractive presentation. M1.0 late; faint crack at T only, no additional reverse cracks. Very pretty and my EAC grade would be F15+. Purchased from Anaconda Rare Coins on 2007; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C4 Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge Punctuated Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and it is a sharp and very attractive example with nice medium tan brown color and good eye appeal. A strong glass does show some fine hairlines on the obverse and some tiny nicks on the reverse, but these are not distracting and certainly do not diminish the overall really attractive presentation. M1.0 late; faint crack at T only, no additional reverse cracks. Very pretty and my EAC grade would be F15+. Purchased from Anaconda Rare Coins on 2007; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C4 Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge Punctuated Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and it is a sharp and very attractive example with nice medium tan brown color and good eye appeal. A strong glass does show some fine hairlines on the obverse and some tiny nicks on the reverse, but these are not distracting and certainly do not diminish the overall really attractive presentation. M1.0 late; faint crack at T only, no additional reverse cracks. Very pretty and my EAC grade would be F15+. Purchased from Anaconda Rare Coins on 2007; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C4 Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge Punctuated Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and it is a sharp and very attractive example with nice medium tan brown color and good eye appeal. A strong glass does show some fine hairlines on the obverse and some tiny nicks on the reverse, but these are not distracting and certainly do not diminish the overall really attractive presentation. M1.0 late; faint crack at T only, no additional reverse cracks. Very pretty and my EAC grade would be F15+. Purchased from Anaconda Rare Coins on 2007; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C5a Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge No Pole Thin Planchet, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as Fine Details Environmental Damage. Certainly Fine details and smooth surfaces but the color indicates an old recoloring. Despite the recoloring, the eye appeal is still very nice and the details are all bold, including the date. Not a perfect coin but still a nice one, especially if you wanted something to fill an album hole. Only one die state; reverse cracks from LDS C4. Purchased on Ebay in 2007; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C5a Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge No Pole Thin Planchet, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as Fine Details Environmental Damage. Certainly Fine details and smooth surfaces but the color indicates an old recoloring. Despite the recoloring, the eye appeal is still very nice and the details are all bold, including the date. Not a perfect coin but still a nice one, especially if you wanted something to fill an album hole. Only one die state; reverse cracks from LDS C4. Purchased on Ebay in 2007; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C5a Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge No Pole Thin Planchet, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as Fine Details Environmental Damage. Certainly Fine details and smooth surfaces but the color indicates an old recoloring. Despite the recoloring, the eye appeal is still very nice and the details are all bold, including the date. Not a perfect coin but still a nice one, especially if you wanted something to fill an album hole. Only one die state; reverse cracks from LDS C4. Purchased on Ebay in 2007; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C5a Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge No Pole Thin Planchet, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as Fine Details Environmental Damage. Certainly Fine details and smooth surfaces but the color indicates an old recoloring. Despite the recoloring, the eye appeal is still very nice and the details are all bold, including the date. Not a perfect coin but still a nice one, especially if you wanted something to fill an album hole. Only one die state; reverse cracks from LDS C4. Purchased on Ebay in 2007; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C5a Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge No Pole Thin Planchet, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as Fine Details Environmental Damage. Certainly Fine details and smooth surfaces but the color indicates an old recoloring. Despite the recoloring, the eye appeal is still very nice and the details are all bold, including the date. Not a perfect coin but still a nice one, especially if you wanted something to fill an album hole. Only one die state; reverse cracks from LDS C4. Purchased on Ebay in 2007; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C5b Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge No Pole Thick Planchet, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as G6. Glossy medium tan brown with nice eye appeal. The date which is always weak on this variety and looks gone in my photos can actually be made out if you rotate under a light. There are a couple of tiny contact marks visible on each side but overall this is a decent example and certainly acceptable for the G6 grade level. Only one die state; reverse cracks from LDS C4. Purchased in 2007 from unknown source; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C5b Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge No Pole Thick Planchet, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as G6. Glossy medium tan brown with nice eye appeal. The date which is always weak on this variety and looks gone in my photos can actually be made out if you rotate under a light. There are a couple of tiny contact marks visible on each side but overall this is a decent example and certainly acceptable for the G6 grade level. Only one die state; reverse cracks from LDS C4. Purchased in 2007 from unknown source; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C5b Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge No Pole Thick Planchet, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as G6. Glossy medium tan brown with nice eye appeal. The date which is always weak on this variety and looks gone in my photos can actually be made out if you rotate under a light. There are a couple of tiny contact marks visible on each side but overall this is a decent example and certainly acceptable for the G6 grade level. Only one die state; reverse cracks from LDS C4. Purchased in 2007 from unknown source; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C5b Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge No Pole Thick Planchet, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as G6. Glossy medium tan brown with nice eye appeal. The date which is always weak on this variety and looks gone in my photos can actually be made out if you rotate under a light. There are a couple of tiny contact marks visible on each side but overall this is a decent example and certainly acceptable for the G6 grade level. Only one die state; reverse cracks from LDS C4. Purchased in 2007 from unknown source; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C5b Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge No Pole Thick Planchet, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as G6. Glossy medium tan brown with nice eye appeal. The date which is always weak on this variety and looks gone in my photos can actually be made out if you rotate under a light. There are a couple of tiny contact marks visible on each side but overall this is a decent example and certainly acceptable for the G6 grade level. Only one die state; reverse cracks from LDS C4. Purchased in 2007 from unknown source; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C6a Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge No Pole Thin Planchet, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. They don't come any nicer than this! Original medium chocolate brown color, smooth surfaces, bold details, great eye appeal, CAC-certified. Hopefully the photos will tell the story for this one - it is exceptionally nice! As a bonus this is an early die state example, M1.0 with no trace of bulge right of Y. Purchased in 2018 for $2975 from Coin Rarities Online; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C6a Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge No Pole Thin Planchet, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. They don't come any nicer than this! Original medium chocolate brown color, smooth surfaces, bold details, great eye appeal, CAC-certified. Hopefully the photos will tell the story for this one - it is exceptionally nice! As a bonus this is an early die state example, M1.0 with no trace of bulge right of Y. Purchased in 2018 for $2975 from Coin Rarities Online; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C6a Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge No Pole Thin Planchet, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. They don't come any nicer than this! Original medium chocolate brown color, smooth surfaces, bold details, great eye appeal, CAC-certified. Hopefully the photos will tell the story for this one - it is exceptionally nice! As a bonus this is an early die state example, M1.0 with no trace of bulge right of Y. Purchased in 2018 for $2975 from Coin Rarities Online; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C6a Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge No Pole Thin Planchet, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. They don't come any nicer than this! Original medium chocolate brown color, smooth surfaces, bold details, great eye appeal, CAC-certified. Hopefully the photos will tell the story for this one - it is exceptionally nice! As a bonus this is an early die state example, M1.0 with no trace of bulge right of Y. Purchased in 2018 for $2975 from Coin Rarities Online; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C6a Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge No Pole Thin Planchet, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. They don't come any nicer than this! Original medium chocolate brown color, smooth surfaces, bold details, great eye appeal, CAC-certified. Hopefully the photos will tell the story for this one - it is exceptionally nice! As a bonus this is an early die state example, M1.0 with no trace of bulge right of Y. Purchased in 2018 for $2975 from Coin Rarities Online; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C6b Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge No Pole, thick planchet, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG8, and this is a smooth, dark chocolate brown example with nice eye appeal. Very little sign of contact, and the details are much stronger in person including the date which is fully readable. My EAC grade VG7; M2.0 with slight bulge right of Y. Another very attractive example of a tough R6 variety. Ex-Tom Reynolds 02/08/20; Shawn A. Yancey #12092; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C6b Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge No Pole, thick planchet, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG8, and this is a smooth, dark chocolate brown example with nice eye appeal. Very little sign of contact, and the details are much stronger in person including the date which is fully readable. My EAC grade VG7; M2.0 with slight bulge right of Y. Another very attractive example of a tough R6 variety. Ex-Tom Reynolds 02/08/20; Shawn A. Yancey #12092; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C6b Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge No Pole, thick planchet, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG8, and this is a smooth, dark chocolate brown example with nice eye appeal. Very little sign of contact, and the details are much stronger in person including the date which is fully readable. My EAC grade VG7; M2.0 with slight bulge right of Y. Another very attractive example of a tough R6 variety. Ex-Tom Reynolds 02/08/20; Shawn A. Yancey #12092; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C6b Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge No Pole, thick planchet, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG8, and this is a smooth, dark chocolate brown example with nice eye appeal. Very little sign of contact, and the details are much stronger in person including the date which is fully readable. My EAC grade VG7; M2.0 with slight bulge right of Y. Another very attractive example of a tough R6 variety. Ex-Tom Reynolds 02/08/20; Shawn A. Yancey #12092; Furnace Run Collection.
1795 C6b Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge No Pole, thick planchet, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG8, and this is a smooth, dark chocolate brown example with nice eye appeal. Very little sign of contact, and the details are much stronger in person including the date which is fully readable. My EAC grade VG7; M2.0 with slight bulge right of Y. Another very attractive example of a tough R6 variety. Ex-Tom Reynolds 02/08/20; Shawn A. Yancey #12092; Furnace Run Collection.
1796 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, No Pole, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as FR2, and it's an excellent, original, low grade example of this ultra-rarity. Very hard to find this variety at all, let alone in a problem-free low grade holder - it's much easier to find a mint state example, in fact! This coin was last sold in a Heritage auction where it realized $22,800 and was described as: "1796 1/2 C No Pole, C-1, B-1, R.6, Fair 2 PCGS. The bust of Liberty is fully outlined with LIBERTY partially readable and the date faint but fully visible. The reverse detail is partially evident. All genuine 1796 No Pole half cents have a prominent bisecting die crack from 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock on the obverse. Due to the low grade of this example, that bisecting crack is not discernable in its entirety, but a trace of the crack remains visible at Liberty's upper lip just below the nose. This is an extremely important opportunity for the advanced collector to obtain a rarity in the early half cent series. Our EAC grade Fair 2." The bisecting obverse die crack is only faintly visible, but fortunately all 4 digits of the date are easily readable in hand, and the coin is simple to attribute as Cohen 1. Really a great opportunity for an "affordable" PCGS-graded 1796 C1 No Pole half cent. The "C-1 No Pole" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Loma Linda Collection; Heritage 02/22/18:3699:$22800; Shawn A. Yancey #11902; Furnace Run collection.
1796 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, No Pole, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as FR2, and it's an excellent, original, low grade example of this ultra-rarity. Very hard to find this variety at all, let alone in a problem-free low grade holder - it's much easier to find a mint state example, in fact! This coin was last sold in a Heritage auction where it realized $22,800 and was described as: "1796 1/2 C No Pole, C-1, B-1, R.6, Fair 2 PCGS. The bust of Liberty is fully outlined with LIBERTY partially readable and the date faint but fully visible. The reverse detail is partially evident. All genuine 1796 No Pole half cents have a prominent bisecting die crack from 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock on the obverse. Due to the low grade of this example, that bisecting crack is not discernable in its entirety, but a trace of the crack remains visible at Liberty's upper lip just below the nose. This is an extremely important opportunity for the advanced collector to obtain a rarity in the early half cent series. Our EAC grade Fair 2." The bisecting obverse die crack is only faintly visible, but fortunately all 4 digits of the date are easily readable in hand, and the coin is simple to attribute as Cohen 1. Really a great opportunity for an "affordable" PCGS-graded 1796 C1 No Pole half cent. The "C-1 No Pole" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Loma Linda Collection; Heritage 02/22/18:3699:$22800; Shawn A. Yancey #11902; Furnace Run collection.
1796 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, No Pole, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as FR2, and it's an excellent, original, low grade example of this ultra-rarity. Very hard to find this variety at all, let alone in a problem-free low grade holder - it's much easier to find a mint state example, in fact! This coin was last sold in a Heritage auction where it realized $22,800 and was described as: "1796 1/2 C No Pole, C-1, B-1, R.6, Fair 2 PCGS. The bust of Liberty is fully outlined with LIBERTY partially readable and the date faint but fully visible. The reverse detail is partially evident. All genuine 1796 No Pole half cents have a prominent bisecting die crack from 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock on the obverse. Due to the low grade of this example, that bisecting crack is not discernable in its entirety, but a trace of the crack remains visible at Liberty's upper lip just below the nose. This is an extremely important opportunity for the advanced collector to obtain a rarity in the early half cent series. Our EAC grade Fair 2." The bisecting obverse die crack is only faintly visible, but fortunately all 4 digits of the date are easily readable in hand, and the coin is simple to attribute as Cohen 1. Really a great opportunity for an "affordable" PCGS-graded 1796 C1 No Pole half cent. The "C-1 No Pole" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Loma Linda Collection; Heritage 02/22/18:3699:$22800; Shawn A. Yancey #11902; Furnace Run collection.
1796 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, No Pole, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as FR2, and it's an excellent, original, low grade example of this ultra-rarity. Very hard to find this variety at all, let alone in a problem-free low grade holder - it's much easier to find a mint state example, in fact! This coin was last sold in a Heritage auction where it realized $22,800 and was described as: "1796 1/2 C No Pole, C-1, B-1, R.6, Fair 2 PCGS. The bust of Liberty is fully outlined with LIBERTY partially readable and the date faint but fully visible. The reverse detail is partially evident. All genuine 1796 No Pole half cents have a prominent bisecting die crack from 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock on the obverse. Due to the low grade of this example, that bisecting crack is not discernable in its entirety, but a trace of the crack remains visible at Liberty's upper lip just below the nose. This is an extremely important opportunity for the advanced collector to obtain a rarity in the early half cent series. Our EAC grade Fair 2." The bisecting obverse die crack is only faintly visible, but fortunately all 4 digits of the date are easily readable in hand, and the coin is simple to attribute as Cohen 1. Really a great opportunity for an "affordable" PCGS-graded 1796 C1 No Pole half cent. The "C-1 No Pole" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Loma Linda Collection; Heritage 02/22/18:3699:$22800; Shawn A. Yancey #11902; Furnace Run collection.
1796 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, No Pole, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as FR2, and it's an excellent, original, low grade example of this ultra-rarity. Very hard to find this variety at all, let alone in a problem-free low grade holder - it's much easier to find a mint state example, in fact! This coin was last sold in a Heritage auction where it realized $22,800 and was described as: "1796 1/2 C No Pole, C-1, B-1, R.6, Fair 2 PCGS. The bust of Liberty is fully outlined with LIBERTY partially readable and the date faint but fully visible. The reverse detail is partially evident. All genuine 1796 No Pole half cents have a prominent bisecting die crack from 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock on the obverse. Due to the low grade of this example, that bisecting crack is not discernable in its entirety, but a trace of the crack remains visible at Liberty's upper lip just below the nose. This is an extremely important opportunity for the advanced collector to obtain a rarity in the early half cent series. Our EAC grade Fair 2." The bisecting obverse die crack is only faintly visible, but fortunately all 4 digits of the date are easily readable in hand, and the coin is simple to attribute as Cohen 1. Really a great opportunity for an "affordable" PCGS-graded 1796 C1 No Pole half cent. The "C-1 No Pole" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Loma Linda Collection; Heritage 02/22/18:3699:$22800; Shawn A. Yancey #11902; Furnace Run collection.
1796 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, No Pole, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as FR2, and it's an excellent, original, low grade example of this ultra-rarity. Very hard to find this variety at all, let alone in a problem-free low grade holder - it's much easier to find a mint state example, in fact! This coin was last sold in a Heritage auction where it realized $22,800 and was described as: "1796 1/2 C No Pole, C-1, B-1, R.6, Fair 2 PCGS. The bust of Liberty is fully outlined with LIBERTY partially readable and the date faint but fully visible. The reverse detail is partially evident. All genuine 1796 No Pole half cents have a prominent bisecting die crack from 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock on the obverse. Due to the low grade of this example, that bisecting crack is not discernable in its entirety, but a trace of the crack remains visible at Liberty's upper lip just below the nose. This is an extremely important opportunity for the advanced collector to obtain a rarity in the early half cent series. Our EAC grade Fair 2." The bisecting obverse die crack is only faintly visible, but fortunately all 4 digits of the date are easily readable in hand, and the coin is simple to attribute as Cohen 1. Really a great opportunity for an "affordable" PCGS-graded 1796 C1 No Pole half cent. The "C-1 No Pole" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Loma Linda Collection; Heritage 02/22/18:3699:$22800; Shawn A. Yancey #11902; Furnace Run collection.
1796 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, No Pole, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as FR2, and it's an excellent, original, low grade example of this ultra-rarity. Very hard to find this variety at all, let alone in a problem-free low grade holder - it's much easier to find a mint state example, in fact! This coin was last sold in a Heritage auction where it realized $22,800 and was described as: "1796 1/2 C No Pole, C-1, B-1, R.6, Fair 2 PCGS. The bust of Liberty is fully outlined with LIBERTY partially readable and the date faint but fully visible. The reverse detail is partially evident. All genuine 1796 No Pole half cents have a prominent bisecting die crack from 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock on the obverse. Due to the low grade of this example, that bisecting crack is not discernable in its entirety, but a trace of the crack remains visible at Liberty's upper lip just below the nose. This is an extremely important opportunity for the advanced collector to obtain a rarity in the early half cent series. Our EAC grade Fair 2." The bisecting obverse die crack is only faintly visible, but fortunately all 4 digits of the date are easily readable in hand, and the coin is simple to attribute as Cohen 1. Really a great opportunity for an "affordable" PCGS-graded 1796 C1 No Pole half cent. The "C-1 No Pole" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Loma Linda Collection; Heritage 02/22/18:3699:$22800; Shawn A. Yancey #11902; Furnace Run collection.
1796 C2 Liberty Cap half cent, With Pole, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AG3, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Original medium chocolate brown color and mostly smooth surfaces. The obverse is fully G5 with everything visible including a full bold date. The reverse is weaker at AG3, and overall my EAC grade would be AG3+ but VERY close to G4. Very few 1796 half cents are nice enough for PCGS holders, and even fewer could ever dream of a CAC sticker - this one stands alone and I can't imagine a nicer example for the grade and variety. The "C-2 With Pole" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #9764 in 2012 at $18,500; Furnace Run Collection.
1796 C2 Liberty Cap half cent, With Pole, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AG3, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Original medium chocolate brown color and mostly smooth surfaces. The obverse is fully G5 with everything visible including a full bold date. The reverse is weaker at AG3, and overall my EAC grade would be AG3+ but VERY close to G4. Very few 1796 half cents are nice enough for PCGS holders, and even fewer could ever dream of a CAC sticker - this one stands alone and I can't imagine a nicer example for the grade and variety. The "C-2 With Pole" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #9764 in 2012 at $18,500; Furnace Run Collection.
1796 C2 Liberty Cap half cent, With Pole, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AG3, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Original medium chocolate brown color and mostly smooth surfaces. The obverse is fully G5 with everything visible including a full bold date. The reverse is weaker at AG3, and overall my EAC grade would be AG3+ but VERY close to G4. Very few 1796 half cents are nice enough for PCGS holders, and even fewer could ever dream of a CAC sticker - this one stands alone and I can't imagine a nicer example for the grade and variety. The "C-2 With Pole" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #9764 in 2012 at $18,500; Furnace Run Collection.
1796 C2 Liberty Cap half cent, With Pole, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AG3, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Original medium chocolate brown color and mostly smooth surfaces. The obverse is fully G5 with everything visible including a full bold date. The reverse is weaker at AG3, and overall my EAC grade would be AG3+ but VERY close to G4. Very few 1796 half cents are nice enough for PCGS holders, and even fewer could ever dream of a CAC sticker - this one stands alone and I can't imagine a nicer example for the grade and variety. The "C-2 With Pole" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #9764 in 2012 at $18,500; Furnace Run Collection.
1796 C2 Liberty Cap half cent, With Pole, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AG3, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Original medium chocolate brown color and mostly smooth surfaces. The obverse is fully G5 with everything visible including a full bold date. The reverse is weaker at AG3, and overall my EAC grade would be AG3+ but VERY close to G4. Very few 1796 half cents are nice enough for PCGS holders, and even fewer could ever dream of a CAC sticker - this one stands alone and I can't imagine a nicer example for the grade and variety. The "C-2 With Pole" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #9764 in 2012 at $18,500; Furnace Run Collection.
1797 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, 1 Above 1, Plain Edge, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF30, and this is a lovely example. Very sharp, certainly VF30, with nice glossy chestnut brown color with some hints of olive. Sharp early die state M1.0 with no trace of the bulge left of L. The obverse is nearly flawless with a bold 1 above 1, but I do see a couple of tiny marks on top of the reverse borders at TA and ES on the reverse. Clearly an above average example and the EDS is a nice bonus. Purchased back in 2010 for $3000 but no seller information; Furnace Run Collection.
1797 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, 1 Above 1, Plain Edge, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF30, and this is a lovely example. Very sharp, certainly VF30, with nice glossy chestnut brown color with some hints of olive. Sharp early die state M1.0 with no trace of the bulge left of L. The obverse is nearly flawless with a bold 1 above 1, but I do see a couple of tiny marks on top of the reverse borders at TA and ES on the reverse. Clearly an above average example and the EDS is a nice bonus. Purchased back in 2010 for $3000 but no seller information; Furnace Run Collection.
1797 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, 1 Above 1, Plain Edge, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF30, and this is a lovely example. Very sharp, certainly VF30, with nice glossy chestnut brown color with some hints of olive. Sharp early die state M1.0 with no trace of the bulge left of L. The obverse is nearly flawless with a bold 1 above 1, but I do see a couple of tiny marks on top of the reverse borders at TA and ES on the reverse. Clearly an above average example and the EDS is a nice bonus. Purchased back in 2010 for $3000 but no seller information; Furnace Run Collection.
1797 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, 1 Above 1, Plain Edge, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF30, and this is a lovely example. Very sharp, certainly VF30, with nice glossy chestnut brown color with some hints of olive. Sharp early die state M1.0 with no trace of the bulge left of L. The obverse is nearly flawless with a bold 1 above 1, but I do see a couple of tiny marks on top of the reverse borders at TA and ES on the reverse. Clearly an above average example and the EDS is a nice bonus. Purchased back in 2010 for $3000 but no seller information; Furnace Run Collection.
1797 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, 1 Above 1, Plain Edge, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF30, and this is a lovely example. Very sharp, certainly VF30, with nice glossy chestnut brown color with some hints of olive. Sharp early die state M1.0 with no trace of the bulge left of L. The obverse is nearly flawless with a bold 1 above 1, but I do see a couple of tiny marks on top of the reverse borders at TA and ES on the reverse. Clearly an above average example and the EDS is a nice bonus. Purchased back in 2010 for $3000 but no seller information; Furnace Run Collection.
1797 C2 Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge with Centered Head, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF35, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Another truly exceptional example, crossed over from an NGC EF40 holder. I think PCGS called this a VF35 instead of EF40 because of the die state, since this one shows major weakness at top right obverse and bottom left reverse, completely as-struck. Gorgeous and completely original medium glossy brown surfaces with almost no signs of contact. Just a great looking coin. My EAC grade is VF30+ and PLUS; the NGC EF40 label remains with the coin. Ex-Ebay 2015; Furnace Run Collection.
1797 C2 Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge with Centered Head, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF35, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Another truly exceptional example, crossed over from an NGC EF40 holder. I think PCGS called this a VF35 instead of EF40 because of the die state, since this one shows major weakness at top right obverse and bottom left reverse, completely as-struck. Gorgeous and completely original medium glossy brown surfaces with almost no signs of contact. Just a great looking coin. My EAC grade is VF30+ and PLUS; the NGC EF40 label remains with the coin. Ex-Ebay 2015; Furnace Run Collection.
1797 C2 Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge with Centered Head, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF35, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Another truly exceptional example, crossed over from an NGC EF40 holder. I think PCGS called this a VF35 instead of EF40 because of the die state, since this one shows major weakness at top right obverse and bottom left reverse, completely as-struck. Gorgeous and completely original medium glossy brown surfaces with almost no signs of contact. Just a great looking coin. My EAC grade is VF30+ and PLUS; the NGC EF40 label remains with the coin. Ex-Ebay 2015; Furnace Run Collection.
1797 C2 Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge with Centered Head, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF35, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Another truly exceptional example, crossed over from an NGC EF40 holder. I think PCGS called this a VF35 instead of EF40 because of the die state, since this one shows major weakness at top right obverse and bottom left reverse, completely as-struck. Gorgeous and completely original medium glossy brown surfaces with almost no signs of contact. Just a great looking coin. My EAC grade is VF30+ and PLUS; the NGC EF40 label remains with the coin. Ex-Ebay 2015; Furnace Run Collection.
1797 C2 Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge with Centered Head, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF35, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Another truly exceptional example, crossed over from an NGC EF40 holder. I think PCGS called this a VF35 instead of EF40 because of the die state, since this one shows major weakness at top right obverse and bottom left reverse, completely as-struck. Gorgeous and completely original medium glossy brown surfaces with almost no signs of contact. Just a great looking coin. My EAC grade is VF30+ and PLUS; the NGC EF40 label remains with the coin. Ex-Ebay 2015; Furnace Run Collection.
1797 C3a Liberty Cap half cent, Low Head with Plain Edge, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and this is a lovely example. GREAT color, surfaces, and eye appeal. Sharp early die state M1.0 with full denticles on the obverse and the light die crack just starting at the chin. The color is very nice, lighter in person, and there are very few signs of contact on either side. My EAC grade is F12+ and certainly PLUS. Ex-Tom Reynolds; Shawn A. Yancey #8278 in 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1797 C3a Liberty Cap half cent, Low Head with Plain Edge, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and this is a lovely example. GREAT color, surfaces, and eye appeal. Sharp early die state M1.0 with full denticles on the obverse and the light die crack just starting at the chin. The color is very nice, lighter in person, and there are very few signs of contact on either side. My EAC grade is F12+ and certainly PLUS. Ex-Tom Reynolds; Shawn A. Yancey #8278 in 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1797 C3a Liberty Cap half cent, Low Head with Plain Edge, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and this is a lovely example. GREAT color, surfaces, and eye appeal. Sharp early die state M1.0 with full denticles on the obverse and the light die crack just starting at the chin. The color is very nice, lighter in person, and there are very few signs of contact on either side. My EAC grade is F12+ and certainly PLUS. Ex-Tom Reynolds; Shawn A. Yancey #8278 in 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1797 C3a Liberty Cap half cent, Low Head with Plain Edge, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and this is a lovely example. GREAT color, surfaces, and eye appeal. Sharp early die state M1.0 with full denticles on the obverse and the light die crack just starting at the chin. The color is very nice, lighter in person, and there are very few signs of contact on either side. My EAC grade is F12+ and certainly PLUS. Ex-Tom Reynolds; Shawn A. Yancey #8278 in 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1797 C3a Liberty Cap half cent, Low Head with Plain Edge, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and this is a lovely example. GREAT color, surfaces, and eye appeal. Sharp early die state M1.0 with full denticles on the obverse and the light die crack just starting at the chin. The color is very nice, lighter in person, and there are very few signs of contact on either side. My EAC grade is F12+ and certainly PLUS. Ex-Tom Reynolds; Shawn A. Yancey #8278 in 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1797 C3b Liberty Cap half cent, Low Head with Lettered Edge, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and this is a lovely example of a variety that usually comes with problems. In fact, this is one of my favorite varieties - when I started out several years ago I started trying to find one of these, and it was a real challenge. I was eventually able to find more than a dozen examples, but almost all of them were either low grade, ugly, or BOTH! So I developed a really clear picture early on of what the population of 1797 C3b really looked like, and with that knowledge, I can tell you that this example is exceptional, especially for the grade. This coin was lot #12199 in the Stacks auction of 03/30/16, where it sold for $3995 and was described as: "Deep olive brown with no defects worthy of mention aside from perhaps a very faint old scratch on the reverse that can only be seen under good magnification. The obverse is essentially flawless for the grade and smooth, making for an excellent first impression. Possibly struck over a defective large cent that has been cut down. The reverse shows evidence of the undertype in the upper right wreath, and the artifacts seem to be elements of a larger wreath, though there is little that can be discerned with certainty. A bit unevenly struck with peripheral weakness through STATES OF AMER, but this is the reason that traces of the undertype are visible at all and the feature is certainly not unusual. A lovely example for the grade." Well said! Early die state M1.0; perfect obverse, light crack from leaf below E in UNITED. I challenge you to find a nicer 1797 C3b for the grade - I couldn't! From the Henry Mitchell collection; Stacks 03/30/16:12199:$3995; unknown; Shawn A. Yancey #12024; JRB; Shawn A. Yancey #12047; Furnace Run Collection.
1797 C3b Liberty Cap half cent, Low Head with Lettered Edge, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and this is a lovely example of a variety that usually comes with problems. In fact, this is one of my favorite varieties - when I started out several years ago I started trying to find one of these, and it was a real challenge. I was eventually able to find more than a dozen examples, but almost all of them were either low grade, ugly, or BOTH! So I developed a really clear picture early on of what the population of 1797 C3b really looked like, and with that knowledge, I can tell you that this example is exceptional, especially for the grade. This coin was lot #12199 in the Stacks auction of 03/30/16, where it sold for $3995 and was described as: "Deep olive brown with no defects worthy of mention aside from perhaps a very faint old scratch on the reverse that can only be seen under good magnification. The obverse is essentially flawless for the grade and smooth, making for an excellent first impression. Possibly struck over a defective large cent that has been cut down. The reverse shows evidence of the undertype in the upper right wreath, and the artifacts seem to be elements of a larger wreath, though there is little that can be discerned with certainty. A bit unevenly struck with peripheral weakness through STATES OF AMER, but this is the reason that traces of the undertype are visible at all and the feature is certainly not unusual. A lovely example for the grade." Well said! Early die state M1.0; perfect obverse, light crack from leaf below E in UNITED. I challenge you to find a nicer 1797 C3b for the grade - I couldn't! From the Henry Mitchell collection; Stacks 03/30/16:12199:$3995; unknown; Shawn A. Yancey #12024; JRB; Shawn A. Yancey #12047; Furnace Run Collection.
1797 C3b Liberty Cap half cent, Low Head with Lettered Edge, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and this is a lovely example of a variety that usually comes with problems. In fact, this is one of my favorite varieties - when I started out several years ago I started trying to find one of these, and it was a real challenge. I was eventually able to find more than a dozen examples, but almost all of them were either low grade, ugly, or BOTH! So I developed a really clear picture early on of what the population of 1797 C3b really looked like, and with that knowledge, I can tell you that this example is exceptional, especially for the grade. This coin was lot #12199 in the Stacks auction of 03/30/16, where it sold for $3995 and was described as: "Deep olive brown with no defects worthy of mention aside from perhaps a very faint old scratch on the reverse that can only be seen under good magnification. The obverse is essentially flawless for the grade and smooth, making for an excellent first impression. Possibly struck over a defective large cent that has been cut down. The reverse shows evidence of the undertype in the upper right wreath, and the artifacts seem to be elements of a larger wreath, though there is little that can be discerned with certainty. A bit unevenly struck with peripheral weakness through STATES OF AMER, but this is the reason that traces of the undertype are visible at all and the feature is certainly not unusual. A lovely example for the grade." Well said! Early die state M1.0; perfect obverse, light crack from leaf below E in UNITED. I challenge you to find a nicer 1797 C3b for the grade - I couldn't! From the Henry Mitchell collection; Stacks 03/30/16:12199:$3995; unknown; Shawn A. Yancey #12024; JRB; Shawn A. Yancey #12047; Furnace Run Collection.
1797 C3b Liberty Cap half cent, Low Head with Lettered Edge, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and this is a lovely example of a variety that usually comes with problems. In fact, this is one of my favorite varieties - when I started out several years ago I started trying to find one of these, and it was a real challenge. I was eventually able to find more than a dozen examples, but almost all of them were either low grade, ugly, or BOTH! So I developed a really clear picture early on of what the population of 1797 C3b really looked like, and with that knowledge, I can tell you that this example is exceptional, especially for the grade. This coin was lot #12199 in the Stacks auction of 03/30/16, where it sold for $3995 and was described as: "Deep olive brown with no defects worthy of mention aside from perhaps a very faint old scratch on the reverse that can only be seen under good magnification. The obverse is essentially flawless for the grade and smooth, making for an excellent first impression. Possibly struck over a defective large cent that has been cut down. The reverse shows evidence of the undertype in the upper right wreath, and the artifacts seem to be elements of a larger wreath, though there is little that can be discerned with certainty. A bit unevenly struck with peripheral weakness through STATES OF AMER, but this is the reason that traces of the undertype are visible at all and the feature is certainly not unusual. A lovely example for the grade." Well said! Early die state M1.0; perfect obverse, light crack from leaf below E in UNITED. I challenge you to find a nicer 1797 C3b for the grade - I couldn't! From the Henry Mitchell collection; Stacks 03/30/16:12199:$3995; unknown; Shawn A. Yancey #12024; JRB; Shawn A. Yancey #12047; Furnace Run Collection.
1797 C3b Liberty Cap half cent, Low Head with Lettered Edge, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and this is a lovely example of a variety that usually comes with problems. In fact, this is one of my favorite varieties - when I started out several years ago I started trying to find one of these, and it was a real challenge. I was eventually able to find more than a dozen examples, but almost all of them were either low grade, ugly, or BOTH! So I developed a really clear picture early on of what the population of 1797 C3b really looked like, and with that knowledge, I can tell you that this example is exceptional, especially for the grade. This coin was lot #12199 in the Stacks auction of 03/30/16, where it sold for $3995 and was described as: "Deep olive brown with no defects worthy of mention aside from perhaps a very faint old scratch on the reverse that can only be seen under good magnification. The obverse is essentially flawless for the grade and smooth, making for an excellent first impression. Possibly struck over a defective large cent that has been cut down. The reverse shows evidence of the undertype in the upper right wreath, and the artifacts seem to be elements of a larger wreath, though there is little that can be discerned with certainty. A bit unevenly struck with peripheral weakness through STATES OF AMER, but this is the reason that traces of the undertype are visible at all and the feature is certainly not unusual. A lovely example for the grade." Well said! Early die state M1.0; perfect obverse, light crack from leaf below E in UNITED. I challenge you to find a nicer 1797 C3b for the grade - I couldn't! From the Henry Mitchell collection; Stacks 03/30/16:12199:$3995; unknown; Shawn A. Yancey #12024; JRB; Shawn A. Yancey #12047; Furnace Run Collection.
1797 C3b Liberty Cap half cent, Low Head with Lettered Edge, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and this is a lovely example of a variety that usually comes with problems. In fact, this is one of my favorite varieties - when I started out several years ago I started trying to find one of these, and it was a real challenge. I was eventually able to find more than a dozen examples, but almost all of them were either low grade, ugly, or BOTH! So I developed a really clear picture early on of what the population of 1797 C3b really looked like, and with that knowledge, I can tell you that this example is exceptional, especially for the grade. This coin was lot #12199 in the Stacks auction of 03/30/16, where it sold for $3995 and was described as: "Deep olive brown with no defects worthy of mention aside from perhaps a very faint old scratch on the reverse that can only be seen under good magnification. The obverse is essentially flawless for the grade and smooth, making for an excellent first impression. Possibly struck over a defective large cent that has been cut down. The reverse shows evidence of the undertype in the upper right wreath, and the artifacts seem to be elements of a larger wreath, though there is little that can be discerned with certainty. A bit unevenly struck with peripheral weakness through STATES OF AMER, but this is the reason that traces of the undertype are visible at all and the feature is certainly not unusual. A lovely example for the grade." Well said! Early die state M1.0; perfect obverse, light crack from leaf below E in UNITED. I challenge you to find a nicer 1797 C3b for the grade - I couldn't! From the Henry Mitchell collection; Stacks 03/30/16:12199:$3995; unknown; Shawn A. Yancey #12024; JRB; Shawn A. Yancey #12047; Furnace Run Collection.
1797 C3b Liberty Cap half cent, Low Head with Lettered Edge, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and this is a lovely example of a variety that usually comes with problems. In fact, this is one of my favorite varieties - when I started out several years ago I started trying to find one of these, and it was a real challenge. I was eventually able to find more than a dozen examples, but almost all of them were either low grade, ugly, or BOTH! So I developed a really clear picture early on of what the population of 1797 C3b really looked like, and with that knowledge, I can tell you that this example is exceptional, especially for the grade. This coin was lot #12199 in the Stacks auction of 03/30/16, where it sold for $3995 and was described as: "Deep olive brown with no defects worthy of mention aside from perhaps a very faint old scratch on the reverse that can only be seen under good magnification. The obverse is essentially flawless for the grade and smooth, making for an excellent first impression. Possibly struck over a defective large cent that has been cut down. The reverse shows evidence of the undertype in the upper right wreath, and the artifacts seem to be elements of a larger wreath, though there is little that can be discerned with certainty. A bit unevenly struck with peripheral weakness through STATES OF AMER, but this is the reason that traces of the undertype are visible at all and the feature is certainly not unusual. A lovely example for the grade." Well said! Early die state M1.0; perfect obverse, light crack from leaf below E in UNITED. I challenge you to find a nicer 1797 C3b for the grade - I couldn't! From the Henry Mitchell collection; Stacks 03/30/16:12199:$3995; unknown; Shawn A. Yancey #12024; JRB; Shawn A. Yancey #12047; Furnace Run Collection.
1800 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Reverse of 1800, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and it is sharp dark chocolate brown example with bold details and nice eye appeal. No major defects to speak of, and the EAC grade should be at least VF35 if not EF40. M3.0 with rim crumbling at LIB, shallow hair curl left of the date, and plain die scratch at F in HALF. A great grade level for this variety which climbs considerably beyond EF45. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12129; Furnace Run Collection.
1800 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Reverse of 1800, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and it is sharp dark chocolate brown example with bold details and nice eye appeal. No major defects to speak of, and the EAC grade should be at least VF35 if not EF40. M3.0 with rim crumbling at LIB, shallow hair curl left of the date, and plain die scratch at F in HALF. A great grade level for this variety which climbs considerably beyond EF45. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12129; Furnace Run Collection.
1800 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Reverse of 1800, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and it is sharp dark chocolate brown example with bold details and nice eye appeal. No major defects to speak of, and the EAC grade should be at least VF35 if not EF40. M3.0 with rim crumbling at LIB, shallow hair curl left of the date, and plain die scratch at F in HALF. A great grade level for this variety which climbs considerably beyond EF45. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12129; Furnace Run Collection.
1800 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Reverse of 1800, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and it is sharp dark chocolate brown example with bold details and nice eye appeal. No major defects to speak of, and the EAC grade should be at least VF35 if not EF40. M3.0 with rim crumbling at LIB, shallow hair curl left of the date, and plain die scratch at F in HALF. A great grade level for this variety which climbs considerably beyond EF45. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12129; Furnace Run Collection.
1800 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Reverse of 1800, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and it is sharp dark chocolate brown example with bold details and nice eye appeal. No major defects to speak of, and the EAC grade should be at least VF35 if not EF40. M3.0 with rim crumbling at LIB, shallow hair curl left of the date, and plain die scratch at F in HALF. A great grade level for this variety which climbs considerably beyond EF45. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12129; Furnace Run Collection.
1802/0 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Reverse of 1800, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AG3, and it's a very decent example of this ultra-rarity that is also easily attributable thanks to the readable date and the bold Reverse of 1800. This coin was lot #674 in the Goldberg's auction of 09/20/10, where it was described as: "1802/0 C-1 R6 Overdate 2 over 0, Reverse of 1800 PCGS graded AG3. Sharpness VG7, even better in a few areas, but the surfaces are covered with very fine roughness, strongest in the softly struck area at the bust tip. The only verdigris is some microscopic reddish carbon in protected areas, strongest at STA, but this stuff is barely visible and does not detract. There is a nick on the forehead, another under the eye, and a couple more light contact marks on the bust. The strike is uneven, weak on the bust and at OF, thanks to non-parallel die faces. Most researchers believe all of this variety were struck on spoiled large cent planchets. There are very faint hints of some undertype at the bust, but the wear and imperfect surfaces make identifying any undertype virtually impossible. The date is complete, but the 2 is faint due to the uneven strike. The legends are complete except for OF, which is faint due to the poor strike in that area. A decent, rather nicely detailed example of this extremely rare variety. Our grade is AG3+, very close to G4. The overdate feature and "Reverse of 1800" type are noted on the PCGS label." This coin did not sell in that auction, presumably because it did not meet a high reserve. Like the 1796 C1, this is another variety that is hard to find in a low-grade PCGS holder, and this represents an "affordable" example for this ultra-rarity, if that can be said about a coin with this price tag! The "C-1 Reverse of 1800" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey 07/12/05 at $19,500; Furnace Run Collection.
1802/0 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Reverse of 1800, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AG3, and it's a very decent example of this ultra-rarity that is also easily attributable thanks to the readable date and the bold Reverse of 1800. This coin was lot #674 in the Goldberg's auction of 09/20/10, where it was described as: "1802/0 C-1 R6 Overdate 2 over 0, Reverse of 1800 PCGS graded AG3. Sharpness VG7, even better in a few areas, but the surfaces are covered with very fine roughness, strongest in the softly struck area at the bust tip. The only verdigris is some microscopic reddish carbon in protected areas, strongest at STA, but this stuff is barely visible and does not detract. There is a nick on the forehead, another under the eye, and a couple more light contact marks on the bust. The strike is uneven, weak on the bust and at OF, thanks to non-parallel die faces. Most researchers believe all of this variety were struck on spoiled large cent planchets. There are very faint hints of some undertype at the bust, but the wear and imperfect surfaces make identifying any undertype virtually impossible. The date is complete, but the 2 is faint due to the uneven strike. The legends are complete except for OF, which is faint due to the poor strike in that area. A decent, rather nicely detailed example of this extremely rare variety. Our grade is AG3+, very close to G4. The overdate feature and "Reverse of 1800" type are noted on the PCGS label." This coin did not sell in that auction, presumably because it did not meet a high reserve. Like the 1796 C1, this is another variety that is hard to find in a low-grade PCGS holder, and this represents an "affordable" example for this ultra-rarity, if that can be said about a coin with this price tag! The "C-1 Reverse of 1800" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey 07/12/05 at $19,500; Furnace Run Collection.
1802/0 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Reverse of 1800, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AG3, and it's a very decent example of this ultra-rarity that is also easily attributable thanks to the readable date and the bold Reverse of 1800. This coin was lot #674 in the Goldberg's auction of 09/20/10, where it was described as: "1802/0 C-1 R6 Overdate 2 over 0, Reverse of 1800 PCGS graded AG3. Sharpness VG7, even better in a few areas, but the surfaces are covered with very fine roughness, strongest in the softly struck area at the bust tip. The only verdigris is some microscopic reddish carbon in protected areas, strongest at STA, but this stuff is barely visible and does not detract. There is a nick on the forehead, another under the eye, and a couple more light contact marks on the bust. The strike is uneven, weak on the bust and at OF, thanks to non-parallel die faces. Most researchers believe all of this variety were struck on spoiled large cent planchets. There are very faint hints of some undertype at the bust, but the wear and imperfect surfaces make identifying any undertype virtually impossible. The date is complete, but the 2 is faint due to the uneven strike. The legends are complete except for OF, which is faint due to the poor strike in that area. A decent, rather nicely detailed example of this extremely rare variety. Our grade is AG3+, very close to G4. The overdate feature and "Reverse of 1800" type are noted on the PCGS label." This coin did not sell in that auction, presumably because it did not meet a high reserve. Like the 1796 C1, this is another variety that is hard to find in a low-grade PCGS holder, and this represents an "affordable" example for this ultra-rarity, if that can be said about a coin with this price tag! The "C-1 Reverse of 1800" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey 07/12/05 at $19,500; Furnace Run Collection.
1802/0 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Reverse of 1800, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AG3, and it's a very decent example of this ultra-rarity that is also easily attributable thanks to the readable date and the bold Reverse of 1800. This coin was lot #674 in the Goldberg's auction of 09/20/10, where it was described as: "1802/0 C-1 R6 Overdate 2 over 0, Reverse of 1800 PCGS graded AG3. Sharpness VG7, even better in a few areas, but the surfaces are covered with very fine roughness, strongest in the softly struck area at the bust tip. The only verdigris is some microscopic reddish carbon in protected areas, strongest at STA, but this stuff is barely visible and does not detract. There is a nick on the forehead, another under the eye, and a couple more light contact marks on the bust. The strike is uneven, weak on the bust and at OF, thanks to non-parallel die faces. Most researchers believe all of this variety were struck on spoiled large cent planchets. There are very faint hints of some undertype at the bust, but the wear and imperfect surfaces make identifying any undertype virtually impossible. The date is complete, but the 2 is faint due to the uneven strike. The legends are complete except for OF, which is faint due to the poor strike in that area. A decent, rather nicely detailed example of this extremely rare variety. Our grade is AG3+, very close to G4. The overdate feature and "Reverse of 1800" type are noted on the PCGS label." This coin did not sell in that auction, presumably because it did not meet a high reserve. Like the 1796 C1, this is another variety that is hard to find in a low-grade PCGS holder, and this represents an "affordable" example for this ultra-rarity, if that can be said about a coin with this price tag! The "C-1 Reverse of 1800" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey 07/12/05 at $19,500; Furnace Run Collection.
1802/0 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Reverse of 1800, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AG3, and it's a very decent example of this ultra-rarity that is also easily attributable thanks to the readable date and the bold Reverse of 1800. This coin was lot #674 in the Goldberg's auction of 09/20/10, where it was described as: "1802/0 C-1 R6 Overdate 2 over 0, Reverse of 1800 PCGS graded AG3. Sharpness VG7, even better in a few areas, but the surfaces are covered with very fine roughness, strongest in the softly struck area at the bust tip. The only verdigris is some microscopic reddish carbon in protected areas, strongest at STA, but this stuff is barely visible and does not detract. There is a nick on the forehead, another under the eye, and a couple more light contact marks on the bust. The strike is uneven, weak on the bust and at OF, thanks to non-parallel die faces. Most researchers believe all of this variety were struck on spoiled large cent planchets. There are very faint hints of some undertype at the bust, but the wear and imperfect surfaces make identifying any undertype virtually impossible. The date is complete, but the 2 is faint due to the uneven strike. The legends are complete except for OF, which is faint due to the poor strike in that area. A decent, rather nicely detailed example of this extremely rare variety. Our grade is AG3+, very close to G4. The overdate feature and "Reverse of 1800" type are noted on the PCGS label." This coin did not sell in that auction, presumably because it did not meet a high reserve. Like the 1796 C1, this is another variety that is hard to find in a low-grade PCGS holder, and this represents an "affordable" example for this ultra-rarity, if that can be said about a coin with this price tag! The "C-1 Reverse of 1800" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey 07/12/05 at $19,500; Furnace Run Collection.
1802/0 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Reverse of 1800, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AG3, and it's a very decent example of this ultra-rarity that is also easily attributable thanks to the readable date and the bold Reverse of 1800. This coin was lot #674 in the Goldberg's auction of 09/20/10, where it was described as: "1802/0 C-1 R6 Overdate 2 over 0, Reverse of 1800 PCGS graded AG3. Sharpness VG7, even better in a few areas, but the surfaces are covered with very fine roughness, strongest in the softly struck area at the bust tip. The only verdigris is some microscopic reddish carbon in protected areas, strongest at STA, but this stuff is barely visible and does not detract. There is a nick on the forehead, another under the eye, and a couple more light contact marks on the bust. The strike is uneven, weak on the bust and at OF, thanks to non-parallel die faces. Most researchers believe all of this variety were struck on spoiled large cent planchets. There are very faint hints of some undertype at the bust, but the wear and imperfect surfaces make identifying any undertype virtually impossible. The date is complete, but the 2 is faint due to the uneven strike. The legends are complete except for OF, which is faint due to the poor strike in that area. A decent, rather nicely detailed example of this extremely rare variety. Our grade is AG3+, very close to G4. The overdate feature and "Reverse of 1800" type are noted on the PCGS label." This coin did not sell in that auction, presumably because it did not meet a high reserve. Like the 1796 C1, this is another variety that is hard to find in a low-grade PCGS holder, and this represents an "affordable" example for this ultra-rarity, if that can be said about a coin with this price tag! The "C-1 Reverse of 1800" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey 07/12/05 at $19,500; Furnace Run Collection.
1802/0 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Reverse of 1800, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AG3, and it's a very decent example of this ultra-rarity that is also easily attributable thanks to the readable date and the bold Reverse of 1800. This coin was lot #674 in the Goldberg's auction of 09/20/10, where it was described as: "1802/0 C-1 R6 Overdate 2 over 0, Reverse of 1800 PCGS graded AG3. Sharpness VG7, even better in a few areas, but the surfaces are covered with very fine roughness, strongest in the softly struck area at the bust tip. The only verdigris is some microscopic reddish carbon in protected areas, strongest at STA, but this stuff is barely visible and does not detract. There is a nick on the forehead, another under the eye, and a couple more light contact marks on the bust. The strike is uneven, weak on the bust and at OF, thanks to non-parallel die faces. Most researchers believe all of this variety were struck on spoiled large cent planchets. There are very faint hints of some undertype at the bust, but the wear and imperfect surfaces make identifying any undertype virtually impossible. The date is complete, but the 2 is faint due to the uneven strike. The legends are complete except for OF, which is faint due to the poor strike in that area. A decent, rather nicely detailed example of this extremely rare variety. Our grade is AG3+, very close to G4. The overdate feature and "Reverse of 1800" type are noted on the PCGS label." This coin did not sell in that auction, presumably because it did not meet a high reserve. Like the 1796 C1, this is another variety that is hard to find in a low-grade PCGS holder, and this represents an "affordable" example for this ultra-rarity, if that can be said about a coin with this price tag! The "C-1 Reverse of 1800" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey 07/12/05 at $19,500; Furnace Run Collection.
1802/0 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Reverse of 1802, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and also CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. This coin was formerly in the Green Tree Collection, sold by Goldberg's in 2018, where it was described as: "1802/0 C-2 R3 Overdate 2 over 0, Reverse of 1803 PCGS graded VG10, CAC Approved. Glossy medium steel brown and light chocolate. Smooth and quite nice for the grade, essentially flawless, just worn. E-MDS, Manley state 2.0, but the reverse is rotated 30 degrees clockwise on this example. The date and legends are strong and the overdate feature is obvious to the unaided eye. A nice lower-grade example of this popular overdate variety. Our grade is VG7+. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 10 finer for the variety." This coin sold for $1,880 in that auction and frankly this is the nicest low-grade 1802/0 half cent that I have seen. You might have to compete with ME to buy this coin! The "C-2 Reverse of 1802" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex Thomas Waggoner 6/13/2005-The Green Tree Collection; Goldberg's 02/18/18:40:$1880; Frisco Mint 2018; Furnace Run collection.
1802/0 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Reverse of 1802, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and also CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. This coin was formerly in the Green Tree Collection, sold by Goldberg's in 2018, where it was described as: "1802/0 C-2 R3 Overdate 2 over 0, Reverse of 1803 PCGS graded VG10, CAC Approved. Glossy medium steel brown and light chocolate. Smooth and quite nice for the grade, essentially flawless, just worn. E-MDS, Manley state 2.0, but the reverse is rotated 30 degrees clockwise on this example. The date and legends are strong and the overdate feature is obvious to the unaided eye. A nice lower-grade example of this popular overdate variety. Our grade is VG7+. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 10 finer for the variety." This coin sold for $1,880 in that auction and frankly this is the nicest low-grade 1802/0 half cent that I have seen. You might have to compete with ME to buy this coin! The "C-2 Reverse of 1802" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex Thomas Waggoner 6/13/2005-The Green Tree Collection; Goldberg's 02/18/18:40:$1880; Frisco Mint 2018; Furnace Run collection.
1802/0 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Reverse of 1802, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and also CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. This coin was formerly in the Green Tree Collection, sold by Goldberg's in 2018, where it was described as: "1802/0 C-2 R3 Overdate 2 over 0, Reverse of 1803 PCGS graded VG10, CAC Approved. Glossy medium steel brown and light chocolate. Smooth and quite nice for the grade, essentially flawless, just worn. E-MDS, Manley state 2.0, but the reverse is rotated 30 degrees clockwise on this example. The date and legends are strong and the overdate feature is obvious to the unaided eye. A nice lower-grade example of this popular overdate variety. Our grade is VG7+. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 10 finer for the variety." This coin sold for $1,880 in that auction and frankly this is the nicest low-grade 1802/0 half cent that I have seen. You might have to compete with ME to buy this coin! The "C-2 Reverse of 1802" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex Thomas Waggoner 6/13/2005-The Green Tree Collection; Goldberg's 02/18/18:40:$1880; Frisco Mint 2018; Furnace Run collection.
1802/0 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Reverse of 1802, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and also CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. This coin was formerly in the Green Tree Collection, sold by Goldberg's in 2018, where it was described as: "1802/0 C-2 R3 Overdate 2 over 0, Reverse of 1803 PCGS graded VG10, CAC Approved. Glossy medium steel brown and light chocolate. Smooth and quite nice for the grade, essentially flawless, just worn. E-MDS, Manley state 2.0, but the reverse is rotated 30 degrees clockwise on this example. The date and legends are strong and the overdate feature is obvious to the unaided eye. A nice lower-grade example of this popular overdate variety. Our grade is VG7+. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 10 finer for the variety." This coin sold for $1,880 in that auction and frankly this is the nicest low-grade 1802/0 half cent that I have seen. You might have to compete with ME to buy this coin! The "C-2 Reverse of 1802" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex Thomas Waggoner 6/13/2005-The Green Tree Collection; Goldberg's 02/18/18:40:$1880; Frisco Mint 2018; Furnace Run collection.
1802/0 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Reverse of 1802, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and also CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. This coin was formerly in the Green Tree Collection, sold by Goldberg's in 2018, where it was described as: "1802/0 C-2 R3 Overdate 2 over 0, Reverse of 1803 PCGS graded VG10, CAC Approved. Glossy medium steel brown and light chocolate. Smooth and quite nice for the grade, essentially flawless, just worn. E-MDS, Manley state 2.0, but the reverse is rotated 30 degrees clockwise on this example. The date and legends are strong and the overdate feature is obvious to the unaided eye. A nice lower-grade example of this popular overdate variety. Our grade is VG7+. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 10 finer for the variety." This coin sold for $1,880 in that auction and frankly this is the nicest low-grade 1802/0 half cent that I have seen. You might have to compete with ME to buy this coin! The "C-2 Reverse of 1802" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex Thomas Waggoner 6/13/2005-The Green Tree Collection; Goldberg's 02/18/18:40:$1880; Frisco Mint 2018; Furnace Run collection.
1802/0 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Reverse of 1802, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and also CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. This coin was formerly in the Green Tree Collection, sold by Goldberg's in 2018, where it was described as: "1802/0 C-2 R3 Overdate 2 over 0, Reverse of 1803 PCGS graded VG10, CAC Approved. Glossy medium steel brown and light chocolate. Smooth and quite nice for the grade, essentially flawless, just worn. E-MDS, Manley state 2.0, but the reverse is rotated 30 degrees clockwise on this example. The date and legends are strong and the overdate feature is obvious to the unaided eye. A nice lower-grade example of this popular overdate variety. Our grade is VG7+. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 10 finer for the variety." This coin sold for $1,880 in that auction and frankly this is the nicest low-grade 1802/0 half cent that I have seen. You might have to compete with ME to buy this coin! The "C-2 Reverse of 1802" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex Thomas Waggoner 6/13/2005-The Green Tree Collection; Goldberg's 02/18/18:40:$1880; Frisco Mint 2018; Furnace Run collection.
1802/0 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Reverse of 1802, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and also CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. This coin was formerly in the Green Tree Collection, sold by Goldberg's in 2018, where it was described as: "1802/0 C-2 R3 Overdate 2 over 0, Reverse of 1803 PCGS graded VG10, CAC Approved. Glossy medium steel brown and light chocolate. Smooth and quite nice for the grade, essentially flawless, just worn. E-MDS, Manley state 2.0, but the reverse is rotated 30 degrees clockwise on this example. The date and legends are strong and the overdate feature is obvious to the unaided eye. A nice lower-grade example of this popular overdate variety. Our grade is VG7+. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 10 finer for the variety." This coin sold for $1,880 in that auction and frankly this is the nicest low-grade 1802/0 half cent that I have seen. You might have to compete with ME to buy this coin! The "C-2 Reverse of 1802" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex Thomas Waggoner 6/13/2005-The Green Tree Collection; Goldberg's 02/18/18:40:$1880; Frisco Mint 2018; Furnace Run collection.
1803 C1 Draped Bust half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU50, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a glossy, lustrous example with a mushy appearance due to the extremely late die state which has obliterated the denticles and weakened the rims. The only cool part of the M3.0 LDS is that all of the reverse cracks described in Manley are bold and fully-developed. 1803 half cents are extremely hard to find in this grade and higher, and this is certainly a suitable example. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12121; Furnace Run Collection.
1803 C1 Draped Bust half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU50, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a glossy, lustrous example with a mushy appearance due to the extremely late die state which has obliterated the denticles and weakened the rims. The only cool part of the M3.0 LDS is that all of the reverse cracks described in Manley are bold and fully-developed. 1803 half cents are extremely hard to find in this grade and higher, and this is certainly a suitable example. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12121; Furnace Run Collection.
1803 C1 Draped Bust half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU50, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a glossy, lustrous example with a mushy appearance due to the extremely late die state which has obliterated the denticles and weakened the rims. The only cool part of the M3.0 LDS is that all of the reverse cracks described in Manley are bold and fully-developed. 1803 half cents are extremely hard to find in this grade and higher, and this is certainly a suitable example. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12121; Furnace Run Collection.
1803 C1 Draped Bust half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU50, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a glossy, lustrous example with a mushy appearance due to the extremely late die state which has obliterated the denticles and weakened the rims. The only cool part of the M3.0 LDS is that all of the reverse cracks described in Manley are bold and fully-developed. 1803 half cents are extremely hard to find in this grade and higher, and this is certainly a suitable example. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12121; Furnace Run Collection.
1803 C1 Draped Bust half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU50, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a glossy, lustrous example with a mushy appearance due to the extremely late die state which has obliterated the denticles and weakened the rims. The only cool part of the M3.0 LDS is that all of the reverse cracks described in Manley are bold and fully-developed. 1803 half cents are extremely hard to find in this grade and higher, and this is certainly a suitable example. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12121; Furnace Run Collection.
1803 C2 Draped Bust half cent, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Dark glossy chocolate brown with original surfaces and nice eye appeal. This coin came out of an NGC F15 holder, and it is certainly that sharpness by anybody's standards. My EAC grade would be F12 net VG10+ for some minor nicks only, including a tiny rim nick at K2 obverse. This coin comes with a green envelope that says Ex-CVM 02/02/12 and "2nd in 2013 EAC 1/2 cent happening." M2.0 with light cracks tops of ATES OF and MERIC. A GREAT example for this toughest 1803 Cohen variety. Ex-CVM 02/02/12; unknown; CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12124; Furnace Run Collection.
1803 C2 Draped Bust half cent, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Dark glossy chocolate brown with original surfaces and nice eye appeal. This coin came out of an NGC F15 holder, and it is certainly that sharpness by anybody's standards. My EAC grade would be F12 net VG10+ for some minor nicks only, including a tiny rim nick at K2 obverse. This coin comes with a green envelope that says Ex-CVM 02/02/12 and "2nd in 2013 EAC 1/2 cent happening." M2.0 with light cracks tops of ATES OF and MERIC. A GREAT example for this toughest 1803 Cohen variety. Ex-CVM 02/02/12; unknown; CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12124; Furnace Run Collection.
1803 C2 Draped Bust half cent, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Dark glossy chocolate brown with original surfaces and nice eye appeal. This coin came out of an NGC F15 holder, and it is certainly that sharpness by anybody's standards. My EAC grade would be F12 net VG10+ for some minor nicks only, including a tiny rim nick at K2 obverse. This coin comes with a green envelope that says Ex-CVM 02/02/12 and "2nd in 2013 EAC 1/2 cent happening." M2.0 with light cracks tops of ATES OF and MERIC. A GREAT example for this toughest 1803 Cohen variety. Ex-CVM 02/02/12; unknown; CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12124; Furnace Run Collection.
1803 C2 Draped Bust half cent, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Dark glossy chocolate brown with original surfaces and nice eye appeal. This coin came out of an NGC F15 holder, and it is certainly that sharpness by anybody's standards. My EAC grade would be F12 net VG10+ for some minor nicks only, including a tiny rim nick at K2 obverse. This coin comes with a green envelope that says Ex-CVM 02/02/12 and "2nd in 2013 EAC 1/2 cent happening." M2.0 with light cracks tops of ATES OF and MERIC. A GREAT example for this toughest 1803 Cohen variety. Ex-CVM 02/02/12; unknown; CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12124; Furnace Run Collection.
1803 C2 Draped Bust half cent, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Dark glossy chocolate brown with original surfaces and nice eye appeal. This coin came out of an NGC F15 holder, and it is certainly that sharpness by anybody's standards. My EAC grade would be F12 net VG10+ for some minor nicks only, including a tiny rim nick at K2 obverse. This coin comes with a green envelope that says Ex-CVM 02/02/12 and "2nd in 2013 EAC 1/2 cent happening." M2.0 with light cracks tops of ATES OF and MERIC. A GREAT example for this toughest 1803 Cohen variety. Ex-CVM 02/02/12; unknown; CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12124; Furnace Run Collection.
1803 C3 Draped Bust half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and it is a very sharp and solid example for the grade. Medium peanut butter brown color with a splash of darker chocolate in the right obverse field. Minor nicks only with good eye appeal. The most notable sign of contact is a faint hairline from the top of the ear extending upward toward K11, but it requires a glass to see. M4.0; die file line left base of E to head; no bulges above and below curls; no weakness at STAT. Purchased in 2006 but no seller records; Furnace Run Collection.
1803 C3 Draped Bust half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and it is a very sharp and solid example for the grade. Medium peanut butter brown color with a splash of darker chocolate in the right obverse field. Minor nicks only with good eye appeal. The most notable sign of contact is a faint hairline from the top of the ear extending upward toward K11, but it requires a glass to see. M4.0; die file line left base of E to head; no bulges above and below curls; no weakness at STAT. Purchased in 2006 but no seller records; Furnace Run Collection.
1803 C3 Draped Bust half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and it is a very sharp and solid example for the grade. Medium peanut butter brown color with a splash of darker chocolate in the right obverse field. Minor nicks only with good eye appeal. The most notable sign of contact is a faint hairline from the top of the ear extending upward toward K11, but it requires a glass to see. M4.0; die file line left base of E to head; no bulges above and below curls; no weakness at STAT. Purchased in 2006 but no seller records; Furnace Run Collection.
1803 C3 Draped Bust half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and it is a very sharp and solid example for the grade. Medium peanut butter brown color with a splash of darker chocolate in the right obverse field. Minor nicks only with good eye appeal. The most notable sign of contact is a faint hairline from the top of the ear extending upward toward K11, but it requires a glass to see. M4.0; die file line left base of E to head; no bulges above and below curls; no weakness at STAT. Purchased in 2006 but no seller records; Furnace Run Collection.
1803 C3 Draped Bust half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and it is a very sharp and solid example for the grade. Medium peanut butter brown color with a splash of darker chocolate in the right obverse field. Minor nicks only with good eye appeal. The most notable sign of contact is a faint hairline from the top of the ear extending upward toward K11, but it requires a glass to see. M4.0; die file line left base of E to head; no bulges above and below curls; no weakness at STAT. Purchased in 2006 but no seller records; Furnace Run Collection.
1803 C4 Draped Bust half cent, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25. Sharp original with dark glossy chocolate brown color. The most notable signs of circulation are some album slide marks that cross the cheek horizontally, plus a very shallow hairline extending vertically upward from the bust tip. Strong details and good eye appeal, pretty decent for this tougher R4 variety. This variety features only one die state; BUT this example has the reverse rotated 145deg CCW to K7: could this be G. Maas #638 referenced in the Manley book? There is an old light blue envelope that comes with the coin, with lots of stuff written on both sides, including Madcoins, 218.76, Don Valenziano, Ebay, 03/25/01, 1223 245 675, VF30. Not sure how that all fits together but with that much pedigree going on, perhaps somebody can find the Maas catalog and see if this is that coin? Regardless, this coin was purchased from Ricky Gross in 2006; Furnace Run Collection.
1803 C4 Draped Bust half cent, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25. Sharp original with dark glossy chocolate brown color. The most notable signs of circulation are some album slide marks that cross the cheek horizontally, plus a very shallow hairline extending vertically upward from the bust tip. Strong details and good eye appeal, pretty decent for this tougher R4 variety. This variety features only one die state; BUT this example has the reverse rotated 145deg CCW to K7: could this be G. Maas #638 referenced in the Manley book? There is an old light blue envelope that comes with the coin, with lots of stuff written on both sides, including Madcoins, 218.76, Don Valenziano, Ebay, 03/25/01, 1223 245 675, VF30. Not sure how that all fits together but with that much pedigree going on, perhaps somebody can find the Maas catalog and see if this is that coin? Regardless, this coin was purchased from Ricky Gross in 2006; Furnace Run Collection.
1803 C4 Draped Bust half cent, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25. Sharp original with dark glossy chocolate brown color. The most notable signs of circulation are some album slide marks that cross the cheek horizontally, plus a very shallow hairline extending vertically upward from the bust tip. Strong details and good eye appeal, pretty decent for this tougher R4 variety. This variety features only one die state; BUT this example has the reverse rotated 145deg CCW to K7: could this be G. Maas #638 referenced in the Manley book? There is an old light blue envelope that comes with the coin, with lots of stuff written on both sides, including Madcoins, 218.76, Don Valenziano, Ebay, 03/25/01, 1223 245 675, VF30. Not sure how that all fits together but with that much pedigree going on, perhaps somebody can find the Maas catalog and see if this is that coin? Regardless, this coin was purchased from Ricky Gross in 2006; Furnace Run Collection.
1803 C4 Draped Bust half cent, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25. Sharp original with dark glossy chocolate brown color. The most notable signs of circulation are some album slide marks that cross the cheek horizontally, plus a very shallow hairline extending vertically upward from the bust tip. Strong details and good eye appeal, pretty decent for this tougher R4 variety. This variety features only one die state; BUT this example has the reverse rotated 145deg CCW to K7: could this be G. Maas #638 referenced in the Manley book? There is an old light blue envelope that comes with the coin, with lots of stuff written on both sides, including Madcoins, 218.76, Don Valenziano, Ebay, 03/25/01, 1223 245 675, VF30. Not sure how that all fits together but with that much pedigree going on, perhaps somebody can find the Maas catalog and see if this is that coin? Regardless, this coin was purchased from Ricky Gross in 2006; Furnace Run Collection.
1803 C4 Draped Bust half cent, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25. Sharp original with dark glossy chocolate brown color. The most notable signs of circulation are some album slide marks that cross the cheek horizontally, plus a very shallow hairline extending vertically upward from the bust tip. Strong details and good eye appeal, pretty decent for this tougher R4 variety. This variety features only one die state; BUT this example has the reverse rotated 145deg CCW to K7: could this be G. Maas #638 referenced in the Manley book? There is an old light blue envelope that comes with the coin, with lots of stuff written on both sides, including Madcoins, 218.76, Don Valenziano, Ebay, 03/25/01, 1223 245 675, VF30. Not sure how that all fits together but with that much pedigree going on, perhaps somebody can find the Maas catalog and see if this is that coin? Regardless, this coin was purchased from Ricky Gross in 2006; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with Stems, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and it is a rich dark chocolate brown example with glossy surfaces and nice eye appeal. The obverse shows several but minor signs of circulation, including a tiny nick on the cheek, a stronger but well hidden scuff in the lower hair, and a series of very fine scratches beneath the lowest curls. All of these are minor and require a strong glass to see clearly. The reverse is nearly mark-free yet does show some cool die state cracks from M2.0 including an interesting crack at F in HALF that forks off to the right. This die state also features weak drapery at the bust on the obverse. Overall a very attractive coin for the die variety, and not far from the expanded condition census for 1804 C1. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12089; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with Stems, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and it is a rich dark chocolate brown example with glossy surfaces and nice eye appeal. The obverse shows several but minor signs of circulation, including a tiny nick on the cheek, a stronger but well hidden scuff in the lower hair, and a series of very fine scratches beneath the lowest curls. All of these are minor and require a strong glass to see clearly. The reverse is nearly mark-free yet does show some cool die state cracks from M2.0 including an interesting crack at F in HALF that forks off to the right. This die state also features weak drapery at the bust on the obverse. Overall a very attractive coin for the die variety, and not far from the expanded condition census for 1804 C1. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12089; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with Stems, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and it is a rich dark chocolate brown example with glossy surfaces and nice eye appeal. The obverse shows several but minor signs of circulation, including a tiny nick on the cheek, a stronger but well hidden scuff in the lower hair, and a series of very fine scratches beneath the lowest curls. All of these are minor and require a strong glass to see clearly. The reverse is nearly mark-free yet does show some cool die state cracks from M2.0 including an interesting crack at F in HALF that forks off to the right. This die state also features weak drapery at the bust on the obverse. Overall a very attractive coin for the die variety, and not far from the expanded condition census for 1804 C1. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12089; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with Stems, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and it is a rich dark chocolate brown example with glossy surfaces and nice eye appeal. The obverse shows several but minor signs of circulation, including a tiny nick on the cheek, a stronger but well hidden scuff in the lower hair, and a series of very fine scratches beneath the lowest curls. All of these are minor and require a strong glass to see clearly. The reverse is nearly mark-free yet does show some cool die state cracks from M2.0 including an interesting crack at F in HALF that forks off to the right. This die state also features weak drapery at the bust on the obverse. Overall a very attractive coin for the die variety, and not far from the expanded condition census for 1804 C1. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12089; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with Stems, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and it is a rich dark chocolate brown example with glossy surfaces and nice eye appeal. The obverse shows several but minor signs of circulation, including a tiny nick on the cheek, a stronger but well hidden scuff in the lower hair, and a series of very fine scratches beneath the lowest curls. All of these are minor and require a strong glass to see clearly. The reverse is nearly mark-free yet does show some cool die state cracks from M2.0 including an interesting crack at F in HALF that forks off to the right. This die state also features weak drapery at the bust on the obverse. Overall a very attractive coin for the die variety, and not far from the expanded condition census for 1804 C1. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12089; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with Stems, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as PR/FR details, tooled. The coin is AG3 with even medium brown glossy surfaces on both sides, but with some light scratches on the portrait. The low 4 is plainly visible, as is the die crack through the top of RTY upward from Y to rim, M1.0, which makes attribution pretty darn simple. This is one of the rarest varieties in the half cent series, solid R6, and I believe this is the first and only 1804 C2 that I have offered for sale on my website. These are VERY expensive so this low-grade example might be one of the most "affordable" that you will find. My EAC grade AG3 net FR2 and just slightly below average, although the good color and glossy surfaces sure help offset the minor defects. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12086; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with Stems, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as PR/FR details, tooled. The coin is AG3 with even medium brown glossy surfaces on both sides, but with some light scratches on the portrait. The low 4 is plainly visible, as is the die crack through the top of RTY upward from Y to rim, M1.0, which makes attribution pretty darn simple. This is one of the rarest varieties in the half cent series, solid R6, and I believe this is the first and only 1804 C2 that I have offered for sale on my website. These are VERY expensive so this low-grade example might be one of the most "affordable" that you will find. My EAC grade AG3 net FR2 and just slightly below average, although the good color and glossy surfaces sure help offset the minor defects. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12086; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with Stems, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as PR/FR details, tooled. The coin is AG3 with even medium brown glossy surfaces on both sides, but with some light scratches on the portrait. The low 4 is plainly visible, as is the die crack through the top of RTY upward from Y to rim, M1.0, which makes attribution pretty darn simple. This is one of the rarest varieties in the half cent series, solid R6, and I believe this is the first and only 1804 C2 that I have offered for sale on my website. These are VERY expensive so this low-grade example might be one of the most "affordable" that you will find. My EAC grade AG3 net FR2 and just slightly below average, although the good color and glossy surfaces sure help offset the minor defects. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12086; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with Stems, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as PR/FR details, tooled. The coin is AG3 with even medium brown glossy surfaces on both sides, but with some light scratches on the portrait. The low 4 is plainly visible, as is the die crack through the top of RTY upward from Y to rim, M1.0, which makes attribution pretty darn simple. This is one of the rarest varieties in the half cent series, solid R6, and I believe this is the first and only 1804 C2 that I have offered for sale on my website. These are VERY expensive so this low-grade example might be one of the most "affordable" that you will find. My EAC grade AG3 net FR2 and just slightly below average, although the good color and glossy surfaces sure help offset the minor defects. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12086; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with Stems, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as PR/FR details, tooled. The coin is AG3 with even medium brown glossy surfaces on both sides, but with some light scratches on the portrait. The low 4 is plainly visible, as is the die crack through the top of RTY upward from Y to rim, M1.0, which makes attribution pretty darn simple. This is one of the rarest varieties in the half cent series, solid R6, and I believe this is the first and only 1804 C2 that I have offered for sale on my website. These are VERY expensive so this low-grade example might be one of the most "affordable" that you will find. My EAC grade AG3 net FR2 and just slightly below average, although the good color and glossy surfaces sure help offset the minor defects. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12086; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C4 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with Stems, R5. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG Details, Scratch. This is actually F12 in terms of sharpness with original dark chocolate brown color and bold details on both sides. The scratch is a dull scuff behind the top of the head that does not disrupt the patina and is very easy to forgive. My EAC grade is F12 net VG8 and frankly I still consider this "Average" because the eye appeal is still so nice and original, and this variety usually comes ugly ugly. M1.0; no reverse cracks through bases UNI-D-STATES-OF-A. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey 2011; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C4 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with Stems, R5. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG Details, Scratch. This is actually F12 in terms of sharpness with original dark chocolate brown color and bold details on both sides. The scratch is a dull scuff behind the top of the head that does not disrupt the patina and is very easy to forgive. My EAC grade is F12 net VG8 and frankly I still consider this "Average" because the eye appeal is still so nice and original, and this variety usually comes ugly ugly. M1.0; no reverse cracks through bases UNI-D-STATES-OF-A. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey 2011; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C4 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with Stems, R5. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG Details, Scratch. This is actually F12 in terms of sharpness with original dark chocolate brown color and bold details on both sides. The scratch is a dull scuff behind the top of the head that does not disrupt the patina and is very easy to forgive. My EAC grade is F12 net VG8 and frankly I still consider this "Average" because the eye appeal is still so nice and original, and this variety usually comes ugly ugly. M1.0; no reverse cracks through bases UNI-D-STATES-OF-A. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey 2011; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C4 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with Stems, R5. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG Details, Scratch. This is actually F12 in terms of sharpness with original dark chocolate brown color and bold details on both sides. The scratch is a dull scuff behind the top of the head that does not disrupt the patina and is very easy to forgive. My EAC grade is F12 net VG8 and frankly I still consider this "Average" because the eye appeal is still so nice and original, and this variety usually comes ugly ugly. M1.0; no reverse cracks through bases UNI-D-STATES-OF-A. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey 2011; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C4 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with Stems, R5. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG Details, Scratch. This is actually F12 in terms of sharpness with original dark chocolate brown color and bold details on both sides. The scratch is a dull scuff behind the top of the head that does not disrupt the patina and is very easy to forgive. My EAC grade is F12 net VG8 and frankly I still consider this "Average" because the eye appeal is still so nice and original, and this variety usually comes ugly ugly. M1.0; no reverse cracks through bases UNI-D-STATES-OF-A. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey 2011; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C5 Draped Bust half cent, Spiked Chin, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. The color is exceptional on this piece, a rich dark chocolate brown with really nice eye appeal. That color is lighter in person, and the coin just has a really nice "look" about it. Bold details on both sides with no marks to speak of. This is an R4 variety that is really tough to find in higher grades, and this is a lovely example. M4.0 with bisecting reverse crack complete, but no visible crack O through leaves. Ex-Jim McGuigan; Shawn A. Yancey #12087; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C5 Draped Bust half cent, Spiked Chin, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. The color is exceptional on this piece, a rich dark chocolate brown with really nice eye appeal. That color is lighter in person, and the coin just has a really nice "look" about it. Bold details on both sides with no marks to speak of. This is an R4 variety that is really tough to find in higher grades, and this is a lovely example. M4.0 with bisecting reverse crack complete, but no visible crack O through leaves. Ex-Jim McGuigan; Shawn A. Yancey #12087; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C5 Draped Bust half cent, Spiked Chin, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. The color is exceptional on this piece, a rich dark chocolate brown with really nice eye appeal. That color is lighter in person, and the coin just has a really nice "look" about it. Bold details on both sides with no marks to speak of. This is an R4 variety that is really tough to find in higher grades, and this is a lovely example. M4.0 with bisecting reverse crack complete, but no visible crack O through leaves. Ex-Jim McGuigan; Shawn A. Yancey #12087; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C5 Draped Bust half cent, Spiked Chin, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. The color is exceptional on this piece, a rich dark chocolate brown with really nice eye appeal. That color is lighter in person, and the coin just has a really nice "look" about it. Bold details on both sides with no marks to speak of. This is an R4 variety that is really tough to find in higher grades, and this is a lovely example. M4.0 with bisecting reverse crack complete, but no visible crack O through leaves. Ex-Jim McGuigan; Shawn A. Yancey #12087; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C5 Draped Bust half cent, Spiked Chin, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. The color is exceptional on this piece, a rich dark chocolate brown with really nice eye appeal. That color is lighter in person, and the coin just has a really nice "look" about it. Bold details on both sides with no marks to speak of. This is an R4 variety that is really tough to find in higher grades, and this is a lovely example. M4.0 with bisecting reverse crack complete, but no visible crack O through leaves. Ex-Jim McGuigan; Shawn A. Yancey #12087; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C6 Draped Bust half cent, Spiked Chin, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it has very original medium brown color with some ancient debris within the devices. Very solid and nice looking, with a prominent Spiked Chin feature. Minor signs of contact only. Of course 1804 C6 are collected by die state, and to my eyes this is M4.5 with reverse cud above ME nearly complete but not quite full as in M5.0. Ex-David Lawrence Rare Coins 2009; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C6 Draped Bust half cent, Spiked Chin, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it has very original medium brown color with some ancient debris within the devices. Very solid and nice looking, with a prominent Spiked Chin feature. Minor signs of contact only. Of course 1804 C6 are collected by die state, and to my eyes this is M4.5 with reverse cud above ME nearly complete but not quite full as in M5.0. Ex-David Lawrence Rare Coins 2009; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C6 Draped Bust half cent, Spiked Chin, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it has very original medium brown color with some ancient debris within the devices. Very solid and nice looking, with a prominent Spiked Chin feature. Minor signs of contact only. Of course 1804 C6 are collected by die state, and to my eyes this is M4.5 with reverse cud above ME nearly complete but not quite full as in M5.0. Ex-David Lawrence Rare Coins 2009; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C6 Draped Bust half cent, Spiked Chin, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it has very original medium brown color with some ancient debris within the devices. Very solid and nice looking, with a prominent Spiked Chin feature. Minor signs of contact only. Of course 1804 C6 are collected by die state, and to my eyes this is M4.5 with reverse cud above ME nearly complete but not quite full as in M5.0. Ex-David Lawrence Rare Coins 2009; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C6 Draped Bust half cent, Spiked Chin, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it has very original medium brown color with some ancient debris within the devices. Very solid and nice looking, with a prominent Spiked Chin feature. Minor signs of contact only. Of course 1804 C6 are collected by die state, and to my eyes this is M4.5 with reverse cud above ME nearly complete but not quite full as in M5.0. Ex-David Lawrence Rare Coins 2009; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C7 Draped Bust half cent, Spiked Chin, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Original chocolate brown with minor circulation marks equal to the grade. I do not think the surfaces and color are necessarily choice, but I do think the details are exceptionally sharp and even for the grade, very close to VF20, hence the CAC certification. I love rim breaks and this one provides: M5.0 with large reverse cud above OF-A which does not touch the top of the O. Overall a very nice example of a tougher variety, my EAC grade F12, and the cud is a bonus. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12090; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C7 Draped Bust half cent, Spiked Chin, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Original chocolate brown with minor circulation marks equal to the grade. I do not think the surfaces and color are necessarily choice, but I do think the details are exceptionally sharp and even for the grade, very close to VF20, hence the CAC certification. I love rim breaks and this one provides: M5.0 with large reverse cud above OF-A which does not touch the top of the O. Overall a very nice example of a tougher variety, my EAC grade F12, and the cud is a bonus. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12090; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C7 Draped Bust half cent, Spiked Chin, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Original chocolate brown with minor circulation marks equal to the grade. I do not think the surfaces and color are necessarily choice, but I do think the details are exceptionally sharp and even for the grade, very close to VF20, hence the CAC certification. I love rim breaks and this one provides: M5.0 with large reverse cud above OF-A which does not touch the top of the O. Overall a very nice example of a tougher variety, my EAC grade F12, and the cud is a bonus. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12090; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C7 Draped Bust half cent, Spiked Chin, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Original chocolate brown with minor circulation marks equal to the grade. I do not think the surfaces and color are necessarily choice, but I do think the details are exceptionally sharp and even for the grade, very close to VF20, hence the CAC certification. I love rim breaks and this one provides: M5.0 with large reverse cud above OF-A which does not touch the top of the O. Overall a very nice example of a tougher variety, my EAC grade F12, and the cud is a bonus. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12090; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C7 Draped Bust half cent, Spiked Chin, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Original chocolate brown with minor circulation marks equal to the grade. I do not think the surfaces and color are necessarily choice, but I do think the details are exceptionally sharp and even for the grade, very close to VF20, hence the CAC certification. I love rim breaks and this one provides: M5.0 with large reverse cud above OF-A which does not touch the top of the O. Overall a very nice example of a tougher variety, my EAC grade F12, and the cud is a bonus. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12090; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C8 Draped Bust half cent, Spiked Chin, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. A sharp, glossy, extremely attractive coin with a great pedigree. This is actually the Cohen plate coin (page 52) as well as the Cohen collection coin. As an added bonus, this is a cool late die state (LDS) example, M6.0 with retained cud extending above LIBE and reaching the left top of R. This coin last traded in the Davy collection part II sold by Goldberg's on 09/04/11. In that sale, this coin was lot #247 where Bob Grellman described it as: "1804 C-8 R1 Spiked Chin EF40. Glossy chocolate brown with steel and light olive brown toning on the highpoints. Frosty flowline luster shows in protected areas, especially on the reverse. The only marks are a few small ticks on the portrait, none significant. LDS, Manley state 6.0, with a raised retained cud connecting LIBE to the rim. This attractive piece is plated in the second edition of the Cohen half cent book (page 52) to illustrate what he calls the "Broken Obverse" die state. The "Spiked Chin" is obvious. Davy #04.8.23." Ex-Ex J. J. Teaparty-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:188; Davy Collection; Goldberg's 09/04/11:27:$747.50; Shawn A. Yancey #9523 12/01/11; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C8 Draped Bust half cent, Spiked Chin, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. A sharp, glossy, extremely attractive coin with a great pedigree. This is actually the Cohen plate coin (page 52) as well as the Cohen collection coin. As an added bonus, this is a cool late die state (LDS) example, M6.0 with retained cud extending above LIBE and reaching the left top of R. This coin last traded in the Davy collection part II sold by Goldberg's on 09/04/11. In that sale, this coin was lot #247 where Bob Grellman described it as: "1804 C-8 R1 Spiked Chin EF40. Glossy chocolate brown with steel and light olive brown toning on the highpoints. Frosty flowline luster shows in protected areas, especially on the reverse. The only marks are a few small ticks on the portrait, none significant. LDS, Manley state 6.0, with a raised retained cud connecting LIBE to the rim. This attractive piece is plated in the second edition of the Cohen half cent book (page 52) to illustrate what he calls the "Broken Obverse" die state. The "Spiked Chin" is obvious. Davy #04.8.23." Ex-Ex J. J. Teaparty-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:188; Davy Collection; Goldberg's 09/04/11:27:$747.50; Shawn A. Yancey #9523 12/01/11; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C8 Draped Bust half cent, Spiked Chin, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. A sharp, glossy, extremely attractive coin with a great pedigree. This is actually the Cohen plate coin (page 52) as well as the Cohen collection coin. As an added bonus, this is a cool late die state (LDS) example, M6.0 with retained cud extending above LIBE and reaching the left top of R. This coin last traded in the Davy collection part II sold by Goldberg's on 09/04/11. In that sale, this coin was lot #247 where Bob Grellman described it as: "1804 C-8 R1 Spiked Chin EF40. Glossy chocolate brown with steel and light olive brown toning on the highpoints. Frosty flowline luster shows in protected areas, especially on the reverse. The only marks are a few small ticks on the portrait, none significant. LDS, Manley state 6.0, with a raised retained cud connecting LIBE to the rim. This attractive piece is plated in the second edition of the Cohen half cent book (page 52) to illustrate what he calls the "Broken Obverse" die state. The "Spiked Chin" is obvious. Davy #04.8.23." Ex-Ex J. J. Teaparty-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:188; Davy Collection; Goldberg's 09/04/11:27:$747.50; Shawn A. Yancey #9523 12/01/11; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C8 Draped Bust half cent, Spiked Chin, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. A sharp, glossy, extremely attractive coin with a great pedigree. This is actually the Cohen plate coin (page 52) as well as the Cohen collection coin. As an added bonus, this is a cool late die state (LDS) example, M6.0 with retained cud extending above LIBE and reaching the left top of R. This coin last traded in the Davy collection part II sold by Goldberg's on 09/04/11. In that sale, this coin was lot #247 where Bob Grellman described it as: "1804 C-8 R1 Spiked Chin EF40. Glossy chocolate brown with steel and light olive brown toning on the highpoints. Frosty flowline luster shows in protected areas, especially on the reverse. The only marks are a few small ticks on the portrait, none significant. LDS, Manley state 6.0, with a raised retained cud connecting LIBE to the rim. This attractive piece is plated in the second edition of the Cohen half cent book (page 52) to illustrate what he calls the "Broken Obverse" die state. The "Spiked Chin" is obvious. Davy #04.8.23." Ex-Ex J. J. Teaparty-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:188; Davy Collection; Goldberg's 09/04/11:27:$747.50; Shawn A. Yancey #9523 12/01/11; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C8 Draped Bust half cent, Spiked Chin, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. A sharp, glossy, extremely attractive coin with a great pedigree. This is actually the Cohen plate coin (page 52) as well as the Cohen collection coin. As an added bonus, this is a cool late die state (LDS) example, M6.0 with retained cud extending above LIBE and reaching the left top of R. This coin last traded in the Davy collection part II sold by Goldberg's on 09/04/11. In that sale, this coin was lot #247 where Bob Grellman described it as: "1804 C-8 R1 Spiked Chin EF40. Glossy chocolate brown with steel and light olive brown toning on the highpoints. Frosty flowline luster shows in protected areas, especially on the reverse. The only marks are a few small ticks on the portrait, none significant. LDS, Manley state 6.0, with a raised retained cud connecting LIBE to the rim. This attractive piece is plated in the second edition of the Cohen half cent book (page 52) to illustrate what he calls the "Broken Obverse" die state. The "Spiked Chin" is obvious. Davy #04.8.23." Ex-Ex J. J. Teaparty-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:188; Davy Collection; Goldberg's 09/04/11:27:$747.50; Shawn A. Yancey #9523 12/01/11; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C8 Draped Bust half cent, Spiked Chin, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. A sharp, glossy, extremely attractive coin with a great pedigree. This is actually the Cohen plate coin (page 52) as well as the Cohen collection coin. As an added bonus, this is a cool late die state (LDS) example, M6.0 with retained cud extending above LIBE and reaching the left top of R. This coin last traded in the Davy collection part II sold by Goldberg's on 09/04/11. In that sale, this coin was lot #247 where Bob Grellman described it as: "1804 C-8 R1 Spiked Chin EF40. Glossy chocolate brown with steel and light olive brown toning on the highpoints. Frosty flowline luster shows in protected areas, especially on the reverse. The only marks are a few small ticks on the portrait, none significant. LDS, Manley state 6.0, with a raised retained cud connecting LIBE to the rim. This attractive piece is plated in the second edition of the Cohen half cent book (page 52) to illustrate what he calls the "Broken Obverse" die state. The "Spiked Chin" is obvious. Davy #04.8.23." Ex-Ex J. J. Teaparty-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:188; Davy Collection; Goldberg's 09/04/11:27:$747.50; Shawn A. Yancey #9523 12/01/11; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C8 Draped Bust half cent, Spiked Chin, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. A sharp, glossy, extremely attractive coin with a great pedigree. This is actually the Cohen plate coin (page 52) as well as the Cohen collection coin. As an added bonus, this is a cool late die state (LDS) example, M6.0 with retained cud extending above LIBE and reaching the left top of R. This coin last traded in the Davy collection part II sold by Goldberg's on 09/04/11. In that sale, this coin was lot #247 where Bob Grellman described it as: "1804 C-8 R1 Spiked Chin EF40. Glossy chocolate brown with steel and light olive brown toning on the highpoints. Frosty flowline luster shows in protected areas, especially on the reverse. The only marks are a few small ticks on the portrait, none significant. LDS, Manley state 6.0, with a raised retained cud connecting LIBE to the rim. This attractive piece is plated in the second edition of the Cohen half cent book (page 52) to illustrate what he calls the "Broken Obverse" die state. The "Spiked Chin" is obvious. Davy #04.8.23." Ex-Ex J. J. Teaparty-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:188; Davy Collection; Goldberg's 09/04/11:27:$747.50; Shawn A. Yancey #9523 12/01/11; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C9 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 With Stems, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. PHENOMENAL COLOR! My photos are coming out way too dark for some reason, and in hand this one has the gorgeous medium glossy peanut butter brown color that we all prefer yet seldom find. The surfaces are gorgeous and nearly free of nicks, even with a strong glass. There a are couple of VERY fine hairlines in the right obverse field that are not visible head-on, but can be seen under magnification if you rotate under a light. This is being really picky, though. Additionally, this is an early die state coin M1.0 with clear but faint crack through IBER, but no crack through tops of Y. Really a wonderful example for the grade and price. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #9317; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C9 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 With Stems, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. PHENOMENAL COLOR! My photos are coming out way too dark for some reason, and in hand this one has the gorgeous medium glossy peanut butter brown color that we all prefer yet seldom find. The surfaces are gorgeous and nearly free of nicks, even with a strong glass. There a are couple of VERY fine hairlines in the right obverse field that are not visible head-on, but can be seen under magnification if you rotate under a light. This is being really picky, though. Additionally, this is an early die state coin M1.0 with clear but faint crack through IBER, but no crack through tops of Y. Really a wonderful example for the grade and price. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #9317; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C9 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 With Stems, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. PHENOMENAL COLOR! My photos are coming out way too dark for some reason, and in hand this one has the gorgeous medium glossy peanut butter brown color that we all prefer yet seldom find. The surfaces are gorgeous and nearly free of nicks, even with a strong glass. There a are couple of VERY fine hairlines in the right obverse field that are not visible head-on, but can be seen under magnification if you rotate under a light. This is being really picky, though. Additionally, this is an early die state coin M1.0 with clear but faint crack through IBER, but no crack through tops of Y. Really a wonderful example for the grade and price. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #9317; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C9 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 With Stems, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. PHENOMENAL COLOR! My photos are coming out way too dark for some reason, and in hand this one has the gorgeous medium glossy peanut butter brown color that we all prefer yet seldom find. The surfaces are gorgeous and nearly free of nicks, even with a strong glass. There a are couple of VERY fine hairlines in the right obverse field that are not visible head-on, but can be seen under magnification if you rotate under a light. This is being really picky, though. Additionally, this is an early die state coin M1.0 with clear but faint crack through IBER, but no crack through tops of Y. Really a wonderful example for the grade and price. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #9317; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C9 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 With Stems, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. PHENOMENAL COLOR! My photos are coming out way too dark for some reason, and in hand this one has the gorgeous medium glossy peanut butter brown color that we all prefer yet seldom find. The surfaces are gorgeous and nearly free of nicks, even with a strong glass. There a are couple of VERY fine hairlines in the right obverse field that are not visible head-on, but can be seen under magnification if you rotate under a light. This is being really picky, though. Additionally, this is an early die state coin M1.0 with clear but faint crack through IBER, but no crack through tops of Y. Really a wonderful example for the grade and price. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #9317; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C10 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with Stems, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61RB, and this is in fact the ONLY Red-Brown coin certified by PCGS and there are NO full Red coins! Gorgeous, original mint red with even color and details on both sides. There appears to be a die cutter's error on the reverse at UN and I believe that PCGS mistook that for a scratch, otherwise this is likely to be graded even higher. M2.0 with light clash marks below the curls beneath the ribbons, and the reverse still showing denticles at ERICA. Truly an exceptional example due to the abundance of mint red, which never comes on this variety and the reason why this coin stands alone as the one and only RB graded by PCGS. Purchased on Ebay way back in 2006; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C10 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with Stems, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61RB, and this is in fact the ONLY Red-Brown coin certified by PCGS and there are NO full Red coins! Gorgeous, original mint red with even color and details on both sides. There appears to be a die cutter's error on the reverse at UN and I believe that PCGS mistook that for a scratch, otherwise this is likely to be graded even higher. M2.0 with light clash marks below the curls beneath the ribbons, and the reverse still showing denticles at ERICA. Truly an exceptional example due to the abundance of mint red, which never comes on this variety and the reason why this coin stands alone as the one and only RB graded by PCGS. Purchased on Ebay way back in 2006; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C10 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with Stems, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61RB, and this is in fact the ONLY Red-Brown coin certified by PCGS and there are NO full Red coins! Gorgeous, original mint red with even color and details on both sides. There appears to be a die cutter's error on the reverse at UN and I believe that PCGS mistook that for a scratch, otherwise this is likely to be graded even higher. M2.0 with light clash marks below the curls beneath the ribbons, and the reverse still showing denticles at ERICA. Truly an exceptional example due to the abundance of mint red, which never comes on this variety and the reason why this coin stands alone as the one and only RB graded by PCGS. Purchased on Ebay way back in 2006; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C10 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with Stems, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61RB, and this is in fact the ONLY Red-Brown coin certified by PCGS and there are NO full Red coins! Gorgeous, original mint red with even color and details on both sides. There appears to be a die cutter's error on the reverse at UN and I believe that PCGS mistook that for a scratch, otherwise this is likely to be graded even higher. M2.0 with light clash marks below the curls beneath the ribbons, and the reverse still showing denticles at ERICA. Truly an exceptional example due to the abundance of mint red, which never comes on this variety and the reason why this coin stands alone as the one and only RB graded by PCGS. Purchased on Ebay way back in 2006; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C10 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with Stems, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61RB, and this is in fact the ONLY Red-Brown coin certified by PCGS and there are NO full Red coins! Gorgeous, original mint red with even color and details on both sides. There appears to be a die cutter's error on the reverse at UN and I believe that PCGS mistook that for a scratch, otherwise this is likely to be graded even higher. M2.0 with light clash marks below the curls beneath the ribbons, and the reverse still showing denticles at ERICA. Truly an exceptional example due to the abundance of mint red, which never comes on this variety and the reason why this coin stands alone as the one and only RB graded by PCGS. Purchased on Ebay way back in 2006; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C11 Draped Bust half cent, Plain 4 With Stems, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and this is a nice, high-grade example of the toughest Redbook variety for 1804. Dark chocolate brown glossy surfaces with bold details, although a glass does reveal some teeny tiny nicks that are mainly limited to the obverse. Great color and eye appeal, and very sharp and somewhat well-struck for the variety. M2.0 with vertical obverse die scratch visible in left field, and clear weakness at ribbon bows on the reverse. Ex-Stacks 03/30/16 lot 12206 at $1410; unknown; CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12088; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C11 Draped Bust half cent, Plain 4 With Stems, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and this is a nice, high-grade example of the toughest Redbook variety for 1804. Dark chocolate brown glossy surfaces with bold details, although a glass does reveal some teeny tiny nicks that are mainly limited to the obverse. Great color and eye appeal, and very sharp and somewhat well-struck for the variety. M2.0 with vertical obverse die scratch visible in left field, and clear weakness at ribbon bows on the reverse. Ex-Stacks 03/30/16 lot 12206 at $1410; unknown; CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12088; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C11 Draped Bust half cent, Plain 4 With Stems, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and this is a nice, high-grade example of the toughest Redbook variety for 1804. Dark chocolate brown glossy surfaces with bold details, although a glass does reveal some teeny tiny nicks that are mainly limited to the obverse. Great color and eye appeal, and very sharp and somewhat well-struck for the variety. M2.0 with vertical obverse die scratch visible in left field, and clear weakness at ribbon bows on the reverse. Ex-Stacks 03/30/16 lot 12206 at $1410; unknown; CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12088; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C11 Draped Bust half cent, Plain 4 With Stems, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and this is a nice, high-grade example of the toughest Redbook variety for 1804. Dark chocolate brown glossy surfaces with bold details, although a glass does reveal some teeny tiny nicks that are mainly limited to the obverse. Great color and eye appeal, and very sharp and somewhat well-struck for the variety. M2.0 with vertical obverse die scratch visible in left field, and clear weakness at ribbon bows on the reverse. Ex-Stacks 03/30/16 lot 12206 at $1410; unknown; CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12088; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C11 Draped Bust half cent, Plain 4 With Stems, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and this is a nice, high-grade example of the toughest Redbook variety for 1804. Dark chocolate brown glossy surfaces with bold details, although a glass does reveal some teeny tiny nicks that are mainly limited to the obverse. Great color and eye appeal, and very sharp and somewhat well-struck for the variety. M2.0 with vertical obverse die scratch visible in left field, and clear weakness at ribbon bows on the reverse. Ex-Stacks 03/30/16 lot 12206 at $1410; unknown; CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12088; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C12 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with NO Stems, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a glossy medium brown example with some maroon undertones and only minor signs of contact. There is a lot of underlying luster here, and this one would certainly liven up with a brushing. C12 is the only Crosslet 4 Stemless Redbook variety, so everybody needs this one! No pedigree records; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C12 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with NO Stems, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a glossy medium brown example with some maroon undertones and only minor signs of contact. There is a lot of underlying luster here, and this one would certainly liven up with a brushing. C12 is the only Crosslet 4 Stemless Redbook variety, so everybody needs this one! No pedigree records; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C12 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with NO Stems, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a glossy medium brown example with some maroon undertones and only minor signs of contact. There is a lot of underlying luster here, and this one would certainly liven up with a brushing. C12 is the only Crosslet 4 Stemless Redbook variety, so everybody needs this one! No pedigree records; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C12 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with NO Stems, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a glossy medium brown example with some maroon undertones and only minor signs of contact. There is a lot of underlying luster here, and this one would certainly liven up with a brushing. C12 is the only Crosslet 4 Stemless Redbook variety, so everybody needs this one! No pedigree records; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C12 Draped Bust half cent, Crosslet 4 with NO Stems, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a glossy medium brown example with some maroon undertones and only minor signs of contact. There is a lot of underlying luster here, and this one would certainly liven up with a brushing. C12 is the only Crosslet 4 Stemless Redbook variety, so everybody needs this one! No pedigree records; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C13 Draped Bust half cent, Plain 4 No Stems, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. What an outstanding coin: bold cartwheel luster on both sides, great surfaces and color, and as a bonus the obverse is double-struck, most visible at the forehead, nose, and chin. EAC grade consistent with the slab grade, and a premium example on all accounts. M3.0 with light rim cud in denticles above AMER. Purchased on Ebay in 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C13 Draped Bust half cent, Plain 4 No Stems, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. What an outstanding coin: bold cartwheel luster on both sides, great surfaces and color, and as a bonus the obverse is double-struck, most visible at the forehead, nose, and chin. EAC grade consistent with the slab grade, and a premium example on all accounts. M3.0 with light rim cud in denticles above AMER. Purchased on Ebay in 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C13 Draped Bust half cent, Plain 4 No Stems, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. What an outstanding coin: bold cartwheel luster on both sides, great surfaces and color, and as a bonus the obverse is double-struck, most visible at the forehead, nose, and chin. EAC grade consistent with the slab grade, and a premium example on all accounts. M3.0 with light rim cud in denticles above AMER. Purchased on Ebay in 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C13 Draped Bust half cent, Plain 4 No Stems, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. What an outstanding coin: bold cartwheel luster on both sides, great surfaces and color, and as a bonus the obverse is double-struck, most visible at the forehead, nose, and chin. EAC grade consistent with the slab grade, and a premium example on all accounts. M3.0 with light rim cud in denticles above AMER. Purchased on Ebay in 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1804 C13 Draped Bust half cent, Plain 4 No Stems, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. What an outstanding coin: bold cartwheel luster on both sides, great surfaces and color, and as a bonus the obverse is double-struck, most visible at the forehead, nose, and chin. EAC grade consistent with the slab grade, and a premium example on all accounts. M3.0 with light rim cud in denticles above AMER. Purchased on Ebay in 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1805 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Small 5 With NO Stems, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is one of the top ten coins graded at PCGS, with two MS65, two MS64, and about a half-dozen MS63 including this coin. This coin's last public appearance was the Goldberg's auction of 02/19/18, where it was described by Bob Grellman as: "1805 C-1 R2- Repunched 5 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Lustrous medium steel brown and chocolate with frosty tan faded down from mint color in protected areas, particularly on the reverse. The only mark is an arc of darker olive brown toning from the L in LIBERTY through the curls to the lowest curl left of the date. Nicely struck E-MDS, Manley state 1.0 late. A rim cud break involves 4 dentils right of the fraction and the reverse is rotated 20 degrees clockwise. The repunching at the top of the 5 is sharp. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label." The PCGS Price Guide says $5500 but I am pricing this one "cheap" based on it's last APR. Ex-Chris Victor McCawley 07/29/05; The Green Tree Collection; Goldberg's 09/18/28:222:$2468; CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12132; Furnace Run Collection.
1805 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Small 5 With NO Stems, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is one of the top ten coins graded at PCGS, with two MS65, two MS64, and about a half-dozen MS63 including this coin. This coin's last public appearance was the Goldberg's auction of 02/19/18, where it was described by Bob Grellman as: "1805 C-1 R2- Repunched 5 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Lustrous medium steel brown and chocolate with frosty tan faded down from mint color in protected areas, particularly on the reverse. The only mark is an arc of darker olive brown toning from the L in LIBERTY through the curls to the lowest curl left of the date. Nicely struck E-MDS, Manley state 1.0 late. A rim cud break involves 4 dentils right of the fraction and the reverse is rotated 20 degrees clockwise. The repunching at the top of the 5 is sharp. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label." The PCGS Price Guide says $5500 but I am pricing this one "cheap" based on it's last APR. Ex-Chris Victor McCawley 07/29/05; The Green Tree Collection; Goldberg's 09/18/28:222:$2468; CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12132; Furnace Run Collection.
1805 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Small 5 With NO Stems, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is one of the top ten coins graded at PCGS, with two MS65, two MS64, and about a half-dozen MS63 including this coin. This coin's last public appearance was the Goldberg's auction of 02/19/18, where it was described by Bob Grellman as: "1805 C-1 R2- Repunched 5 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Lustrous medium steel brown and chocolate with frosty tan faded down from mint color in protected areas, particularly on the reverse. The only mark is an arc of darker olive brown toning from the L in LIBERTY through the curls to the lowest curl left of the date. Nicely struck E-MDS, Manley state 1.0 late. A rim cud break involves 4 dentils right of the fraction and the reverse is rotated 20 degrees clockwise. The repunching at the top of the 5 is sharp. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label." The PCGS Price Guide says $5500 but I am pricing this one "cheap" based on it's last APR. Ex-Chris Victor McCawley 07/29/05; The Green Tree Collection; Goldberg's 09/18/28:222:$2468; CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12132; Furnace Run Collection.
1805 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Small 5 With NO Stems, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is one of the top ten coins graded at PCGS, with two MS65, two MS64, and about a half-dozen MS63 including this coin. This coin's last public appearance was the Goldberg's auction of 02/19/18, where it was described by Bob Grellman as: "1805 C-1 R2- Repunched 5 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Lustrous medium steel brown and chocolate with frosty tan faded down from mint color in protected areas, particularly on the reverse. The only mark is an arc of darker olive brown toning from the L in LIBERTY through the curls to the lowest curl left of the date. Nicely struck E-MDS, Manley state 1.0 late. A rim cud break involves 4 dentils right of the fraction and the reverse is rotated 20 degrees clockwise. The repunching at the top of the 5 is sharp. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label." The PCGS Price Guide says $5500 but I am pricing this one "cheap" based on it's last APR. Ex-Chris Victor McCawley 07/29/05; The Green Tree Collection; Goldberg's 09/18/28:222:$2468; CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12132; Furnace Run Collection.
1805 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Small 5 With NO Stems, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is one of the top ten coins graded at PCGS, with two MS65, two MS64, and about a half-dozen MS63 including this coin. This coin's last public appearance was the Goldberg's auction of 02/19/18, where it was described by Bob Grellman as: "1805 C-1 R2- Repunched 5 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Lustrous medium steel brown and chocolate with frosty tan faded down from mint color in protected areas, particularly on the reverse. The only mark is an arc of darker olive brown toning from the L in LIBERTY through the curls to the lowest curl left of the date. Nicely struck E-MDS, Manley state 1.0 late. A rim cud break involves 4 dentils right of the fraction and the reverse is rotated 20 degrees clockwise. The repunching at the top of the 5 is sharp. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label." The PCGS Price Guide says $5500 but I am pricing this one "cheap" based on it's last APR. Ex-Chris Victor McCawley 07/29/05; The Green Tree Collection; Goldberg's 09/18/28:222:$2468; CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12132; Furnace Run Collection.
1805 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Small 5 With Stems, R5. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG Detail, Repaired. This coin was lot #41 in the 2004 EAC auction on 04/17/04, where Bob Grellman described it as: "1805 C-2 R5 G5. Small 5 with Stems. A couple points sharper but the planchet was carefully straightened to eliminate a minor bend. The hair ribbons are clearly flattened and the fields are slightly wavy, but the planchet is smooth and free of any hint of corrosion. The only notable mark is a light hairline scratch left right of the second S in STATES. The date is bold and legends strong except for HALF CENT, which is visible but faint. Overall a decent example of this very rare variety. The reverse is rotated 10 degrees CCW." Still a very suitable and attractive example for this rare variety, with nice color and eye appeal. Ex-EAC 2004 04/17/04 lot 41 at $2310; Shawn A. Yancey #5449; Furnace Run Collection.
1805 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Small 5 With Stems, R5. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG Detail, Repaired. This coin was lot #41 in the 2004 EAC auction on 04/17/04, where Bob Grellman described it as: "1805 C-2 R5 G5. Small 5 with Stems. A couple points sharper but the planchet was carefully straightened to eliminate a minor bend. The hair ribbons are clearly flattened and the fields are slightly wavy, but the planchet is smooth and free of any hint of corrosion. The only notable mark is a light hairline scratch left right of the second S in STATES. The date is bold and legends strong except for HALF CENT, which is visible but faint. Overall a decent example of this very rare variety. The reverse is rotated 10 degrees CCW." Still a very suitable and attractive example for this rare variety, with nice color and eye appeal. Ex-EAC 2004 04/17/04 lot 41 at $2310; Shawn A. Yancey #5449; Furnace Run Collection.
1805 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Small 5 With Stems, R5. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG Detail, Repaired. This coin was lot #41 in the 2004 EAC auction on 04/17/04, where Bob Grellman described it as: "1805 C-2 R5 G5. Small 5 with Stems. A couple points sharper but the planchet was carefully straightened to eliminate a minor bend. The hair ribbons are clearly flattened and the fields are slightly wavy, but the planchet is smooth and free of any hint of corrosion. The only notable mark is a light hairline scratch left right of the second S in STATES. The date is bold and legends strong except for HALF CENT, which is visible but faint. Overall a decent example of this very rare variety. The reverse is rotated 10 degrees CCW." Still a very suitable and attractive example for this rare variety, with nice color and eye appeal. Ex-EAC 2004 04/17/04 lot 41 at $2310; Shawn A. Yancey #5449; Furnace Run Collection.
1805 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Small 5 With Stems, R5. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG Detail, Repaired. This coin was lot #41 in the 2004 EAC auction on 04/17/04, where Bob Grellman described it as: "1805 C-2 R5 G5. Small 5 with Stems. A couple points sharper but the planchet was carefully straightened to eliminate a minor bend. The hair ribbons are clearly flattened and the fields are slightly wavy, but the planchet is smooth and free of any hint of corrosion. The only notable mark is a light hairline scratch left right of the second S in STATES. The date is bold and legends strong except for HALF CENT, which is visible but faint. Overall a decent example of this very rare variety. The reverse is rotated 10 degrees CCW." Still a very suitable and attractive example for this rare variety, with nice color and eye appeal. Ex-EAC 2004 04/17/04 lot 41 at $2310; Shawn A. Yancey #5449; Furnace Run Collection.
1805 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Small 5 With Stems, R5. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG Detail, Repaired. This coin was lot #41 in the 2004 EAC auction on 04/17/04, where Bob Grellman described it as: "1805 C-2 R5 G5. Small 5 with Stems. A couple points sharper but the planchet was carefully straightened to eliminate a minor bend. The hair ribbons are clearly flattened and the fields are slightly wavy, but the planchet is smooth and free of any hint of corrosion. The only notable mark is a light hairline scratch left right of the second S in STATES. The date is bold and legends strong except for HALF CENT, which is visible but faint. Overall a decent example of this very rare variety. The reverse is rotated 10 degrees CCW." Still a very suitable and attractive example for this rare variety, with nice color and eye appeal. Ex-EAC 2004 04/17/04 lot 41 at $2310; Shawn A. Yancey #5449; Furnace Run Collection.
1805 C3 Draped Bust half cent, Small 5 With Stems, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10. Medium brown color and average surfaces showing only the faintest signs of contact. Very solid and even for the grade, should be EAC VG8. This is the more common of the two Small 5 With Stems varieties, but both are rare and command significant premiums as Redbook varieties. This example is M2.0 with very prominent bulge in front of face. Ex-Tom Reynolds; Shawn A. Yancey #12093; Furnace Run Collection.
1805 C3 Draped Bust half cent, Small 5 With Stems, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10. Medium brown color and average surfaces showing only the faintest signs of contact. Very solid and even for the grade, should be EAC VG8. This is the more common of the two Small 5 With Stems varieties, but both are rare and command significant premiums as Redbook varieties. This example is M2.0 with very prominent bulge in front of face. Ex-Tom Reynolds; Shawn A. Yancey #12093; Furnace Run Collection.
1805 C3 Draped Bust half cent, Small 5 With Stems, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10. Medium brown color and average surfaces showing only the faintest signs of contact. Very solid and even for the grade, should be EAC VG8. This is the more common of the two Small 5 With Stems varieties, but both are rare and command significant premiums as Redbook varieties. This example is M2.0 with very prominent bulge in front of face. Ex-Tom Reynolds; Shawn A. Yancey #12093; Furnace Run Collection.
1805 C3 Draped Bust half cent, Small 5 With Stems, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10. Medium brown color and average surfaces showing only the faintest signs of contact. Very solid and even for the grade, should be EAC VG8. This is the more common of the two Small 5 With Stems varieties, but both are rare and command significant premiums as Redbook varieties. This example is M2.0 with very prominent bulge in front of face. Ex-Tom Reynolds; Shawn A. Yancey #12093; Furnace Run Collection.
1805 C3 Draped Bust half cent, Small 5 With Stems, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10. Medium brown color and average surfaces showing only the faintest signs of contact. Very solid and even for the grade, should be EAC VG8. This is the more common of the two Small 5 With Stems varieties, but both are rare and command significant premiums as Redbook varieties. This example is M2.0 with very prominent bulge in front of face. Ex-Tom Reynolds; Shawn A. Yancey #12093; Furnace Run Collection.
1805 C4 Draped Bust half cent, Large 5 With Stems, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Original with medium-dark brown color and even luster on both sides. A strong glass reveals some very minor contact marks at the temple that would net this coin to EAC AU55. This is a somewhat tougher variety to locate at this level of preservation, with the Noyes census in Penny Prices 2017 listing an MS60 as CC1, AU55 as CC2, and several AU50's after that. This coin is certainly not CC1 but it should crack into the top six coins. Additionally, it looks like this example would also qualify as one of the top six coins at PCGS. Ex-Bellisario Rare Coin Gallery 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1805 C4 Draped Bust half cent, Large 5 With Stems, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Original with medium-dark brown color and even luster on both sides. A strong glass reveals some very minor contact marks at the temple that would net this coin to EAC AU55. This is a somewhat tougher variety to locate at this level of preservation, with the Noyes census in Penny Prices 2017 listing an MS60 as CC1, AU55 as CC2, and several AU50's after that. This coin is certainly not CC1 but it should crack into the top six coins. Additionally, it looks like this example would also qualify as one of the top six coins at PCGS. Ex-Bellisario Rare Coin Gallery 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1805 C4 Draped Bust half cent, Large 5 With Stems, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Original with medium-dark brown color and even luster on both sides. A strong glass reveals some very minor contact marks at the temple that would net this coin to EAC AU55. This is a somewhat tougher variety to locate at this level of preservation, with the Noyes census in Penny Prices 2017 listing an MS60 as CC1, AU55 as CC2, and several AU50's after that. This coin is certainly not CC1 but it should crack into the top six coins. Additionally, it looks like this example would also qualify as one of the top six coins at PCGS. Ex-Bellisario Rare Coin Gallery 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1805 C4 Draped Bust half cent, Large 5 With Stems, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Original with medium-dark brown color and even luster on both sides. A strong glass reveals some very minor contact marks at the temple that would net this coin to EAC AU55. This is a somewhat tougher variety to locate at this level of preservation, with the Noyes census in Penny Prices 2017 listing an MS60 as CC1, AU55 as CC2, and several AU50's after that. This coin is certainly not CC1 but it should crack into the top six coins. Additionally, it looks like this example would also qualify as one of the top six coins at PCGS. Ex-Bellisario Rare Coin Gallery 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1805 C4 Draped Bust half cent, Large 5 With Stems, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Original with medium-dark brown color and even luster on both sides. A strong glass reveals some very minor contact marks at the temple that would net this coin to EAC AU55. This is a somewhat tougher variety to locate at this level of preservation, with the Noyes census in Penny Prices 2017 listing an MS60 as CC1, AU55 as CC2, and several AU50's after that. This coin is certainly not CC1 but it should crack into the top six coins. Additionally, it looks like this example would also qualify as one of the top six coins at PCGS. Ex-Bellisario Rare Coin Gallery 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1806 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Small 6 No Stems, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. This coin was actually crossed over from an NGC MS62BN holder. Certainly MS60 details but I do see a tiny, well-hidden nick right behind the ear, plus some minor as-struck planchet roughness around the northwest portion of HALF on the reverse. Subdued luster covers both sides and the color is a rich chocolate brown with some golden luster underneath Purchased from Aspen Park Rare Coins in 2011 for $2125 as NGC MS62BN; Furnace Run Collection.
1806 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Small 6 No Stems, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. This coin was actually crossed over from an NGC MS62BN holder. Certainly MS60 details but I do see a tiny, well-hidden nick right behind the ear, plus some minor as-struck planchet roughness around the northwest portion of HALF on the reverse. Subdued luster covers both sides and the color is a rich chocolate brown with some golden luster underneath Purchased from Aspen Park Rare Coins in 2011 for $2125 as NGC MS62BN; Furnace Run Collection.
1806 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Small 6 No Stems, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. This coin was actually crossed over from an NGC MS62BN holder. Certainly MS60 details but I do see a tiny, well-hidden nick right behind the ear, plus some minor as-struck planchet roughness around the northwest portion of HALF on the reverse. Subdued luster covers both sides and the color is a rich chocolate brown with some golden luster underneath Purchased from Aspen Park Rare Coins in 2011 for $2125 as NGC MS62BN; Furnace Run Collection.
1806 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Small 6 No Stems, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. This coin was actually crossed over from an NGC MS62BN holder. Certainly MS60 details but I do see a tiny, well-hidden nick right behind the ear, plus some minor as-struck planchet roughness around the northwest portion of HALF on the reverse. Subdued luster covers both sides and the color is a rich chocolate brown with some golden luster underneath Purchased from Aspen Park Rare Coins in 2011 for $2125 as NGC MS62BN; Furnace Run Collection.
1806 C1 Draped Bust half cent, Small 6 No Stems, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. This coin was actually crossed over from an NGC MS62BN holder. Certainly MS60 details but I do see a tiny, well-hidden nick right behind the ear, plus some minor as-struck planchet roughness around the northwest portion of HALF on the reverse. Subdued luster covers both sides and the color is a rich chocolate brown with some golden luster underneath Purchased from Aspen Park Rare Coins in 2011 for $2125 as NGC MS62BN; Furnace Run Collection.
1806 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Small 6 With Stems, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF20. This is an original, dusky chocolate and steel brown example with bold details and minor signs of contact that match the grade. Appears to be early die state, M1.0 perfect dies, with no clash marks at bases of RT. Overall a very nice, solid, original, mid-grade example of a key Redbook variety. Purchased on Ebay in 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1806 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Small 6 With Stems, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF20. This is an original, dusky chocolate and steel brown example with bold details and minor signs of contact that match the grade. Appears to be early die state, M1.0 perfect dies, with no clash marks at bases of RT. Overall a very nice, solid, original, mid-grade example of a key Redbook variety. Purchased on Ebay in 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1806 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Small 6 With Stems, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF20. This is an original, dusky chocolate and steel brown example with bold details and minor signs of contact that match the grade. Appears to be early die state, M1.0 perfect dies, with no clash marks at bases of RT. Overall a very nice, solid, original, mid-grade example of a key Redbook variety. Purchased on Ebay in 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1806 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Small 6 With Stems, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF20. This is an original, dusky chocolate and steel brown example with bold details and minor signs of contact that match the grade. Appears to be early die state, M1.0 perfect dies, with no clash marks at bases of RT. Overall a very nice, solid, original, mid-grade example of a key Redbook variety. Purchased on Ebay in 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1806 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Small 6 With Stems, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF20. This is an original, dusky chocolate and steel brown example with bold details and minor signs of contact that match the grade. Appears to be early die state, M1.0 perfect dies, with no clash marks at bases of RT. Overall a very nice, solid, original, mid-grade example of a key Redbook variety. Purchased on Ebay in 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1806 C3 Draped Bust half cent, Small 6 With Stems, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as Good Detail, Environmental Damage. This coin actually has solid VG details that are even stronger on the reverse. Dark steel brown with some obvious shallow pitting on the obverse; the reverse is much stronger and free from the corrosion. The 1806 C3 is one of the stoppers to the draped bust Cohen varieties, and this example was the duplicate of David Consolo. Appears to be an early die state, M1.0 with no trace of crack at ICA, although that crack could be obscured by roughness in that area. My EAC grade is VG8/10 net G6 and Average-. Ex-David Consolo 01/09/09; Shawn A. Yancey 01/16/09 #7656; Furnace Run Collection.
1806 C3 Draped Bust half cent, Small 6 With Stems, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as Good Detail, Environmental Damage. This coin actually has solid VG details that are even stronger on the reverse. Dark steel brown with some obvious shallow pitting on the obverse; the reverse is much stronger and free from the corrosion. The 1806 C3 is one of the stoppers to the draped bust Cohen varieties, and this example was the duplicate of David Consolo. Appears to be an early die state, M1.0 with no trace of crack at ICA, although that crack could be obscured by roughness in that area. My EAC grade is VG8/10 net G6 and Average-. Ex-David Consolo 01/09/09; Shawn A. Yancey 01/16/09 #7656; Furnace Run Collection.
1806 C3 Draped Bust half cent, Small 6 With Stems, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as Good Detail, Environmental Damage. This coin actually has solid VG details that are even stronger on the reverse. Dark steel brown with some obvious shallow pitting on the obverse; the reverse is much stronger and free from the corrosion. The 1806 C3 is one of the stoppers to the draped bust Cohen varieties, and this example was the duplicate of David Consolo. Appears to be an early die state, M1.0 with no trace of crack at ICA, although that crack could be obscured by roughness in that area. My EAC grade is VG8/10 net G6 and Average-. Ex-David Consolo 01/09/09; Shawn A. Yancey 01/16/09 #7656; Furnace Run Collection.
1806 C3 Draped Bust half cent, Small 6 With Stems, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as Good Detail, Environmental Damage. This coin actually has solid VG details that are even stronger on the reverse. Dark steel brown with some obvious shallow pitting on the obverse; the reverse is much stronger and free from the corrosion. The 1806 C3 is one of the stoppers to the draped bust Cohen varieties, and this example was the duplicate of David Consolo. Appears to be an early die state, M1.0 with no trace of crack at ICA, although that crack could be obscured by roughness in that area. My EAC grade is VG8/10 net G6 and Average-. Ex-David Consolo 01/09/09; Shawn A. Yancey 01/16/09 #7656; Furnace Run Collection.
1806 C3 Draped Bust half cent, Small 6 With Stems, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as Good Detail, Environmental Damage. This coin actually has solid VG details that are even stronger on the reverse. Dark steel brown with some obvious shallow pitting on the obverse; the reverse is much stronger and free from the corrosion. The 1806 C3 is one of the stoppers to the draped bust Cohen varieties, and this example was the duplicate of David Consolo. Appears to be an early die state, M1.0 with no trace of crack at ICA, although that crack could be obscured by roughness in that area. My EAC grade is VG8/10 net G6 and Average-. Ex-David Consolo 01/09/09; Shawn A. Yancey 01/16/09 #7656; Furnace Run Collection.
1806 C4 Draped Bust half cent, Large 6 With Stems, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU58, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Lustrous medium brown with golden brown undertones, really nice eye appeal. A glass shows a dull scuff in the field behind the lower curls, while the reverse is essentially mark-free. M1.0 with bold repunching on the six and strong denticles on both sides. Purchased on Ebay in 2012 as NGC MS61BN for $1580; Furnace Run Collection.
1806 C4 Draped Bust half cent, Large 6 With Stems, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU58, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Lustrous medium brown with golden brown undertones, really nice eye appeal. A glass shows a dull scuff in the field behind the lower curls, while the reverse is essentially mark-free. M1.0 with bold repunching on the six and strong denticles on both sides. Purchased on Ebay in 2012 as NGC MS61BN for $1580; Furnace Run Collection.
1806 C4 Draped Bust half cent, Large 6 With Stems, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU58, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Lustrous medium brown with golden brown undertones, really nice eye appeal. A glass shows a dull scuff in the field behind the lower curls, while the reverse is essentially mark-free. M1.0 with bold repunching on the six and strong denticles on both sides. Purchased on Ebay in 2012 as NGC MS61BN for $1580; Furnace Run Collection.
1806 C4 Draped Bust half cent, Large 6 With Stems, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU58, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Lustrous medium brown with golden brown undertones, really nice eye appeal. A glass shows a dull scuff in the field behind the lower curls, while the reverse is essentially mark-free. M1.0 with bold repunching on the six and strong denticles on both sides. Purchased on Ebay in 2012 as NGC MS61BN for $1580; Furnace Run Collection.
1806 C4 Draped Bust half cent, Large 6 With Stems, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU58, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Lustrous medium brown with golden brown undertones, really nice eye appeal. A glass shows a dull scuff in the field behind the lower curls, while the reverse is essentially mark-free. M1.0 with bold repunching on the six and strong denticles on both sides. Purchased on Ebay in 2012 as NGC MS61BN for $1580; Furnace Run Collection.
1807 C1 Draped Bust half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and this coin is absolutely GORGEOUS! I think the die state fooled PCGS: this is actually a nearly-choice AU58 with the most incredible glossy peanut butter tan brown that you can imagine. I say "nearly-choice" because a glass shows some incredibly micro hairlines on the portrait, so fine that you might not even see them clearly in the photos. Otherwise this coin would be super-choice, and even so, I certainly consider it AU58 net AU50+ and PLUS because the eye appeal is so incredible. Definitely a very late die state: M3.0 with dentilation gone and mushy fields, and reverse legend tops very shallow. I hope my photos convey how beautiful this coin is in person! AND PS: if you are looking for a sharp early die state with denticles, please check out the EDS PCGS VF20 CAC that we have for sale on the Duplicates page! Ex-Ebay 2011; Furnace Run Collection.
1807 C1 Draped Bust half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and this coin is absolutely GORGEOUS! I think the die state fooled PCGS: this is actually a nearly-choice AU58 with the most incredible glossy peanut butter tan brown that you can imagine. I say "nearly-choice" because a glass shows some incredibly micro hairlines on the portrait, so fine that you might not even see them clearly in the photos. Otherwise this coin would be super-choice, and even so, I certainly consider it AU58 net AU50+ and PLUS because the eye appeal is so incredible. Definitely a very late die state: M3.0 with dentilation gone and mushy fields, and reverse legend tops very shallow. I hope my photos convey how beautiful this coin is in person! AND PS: if you are looking for a sharp early die state with denticles, please check out the EDS PCGS VF20 CAC that we have for sale on the Duplicates page! Ex-Ebay 2011; Furnace Run Collection.
1807 C1 Draped Bust half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and this coin is absolutely GORGEOUS! I think the die state fooled PCGS: this is actually a nearly-choice AU58 with the most incredible glossy peanut butter tan brown that you can imagine. I say "nearly-choice" because a glass shows some incredibly micro hairlines on the portrait, so fine that you might not even see them clearly in the photos. Otherwise this coin would be super-choice, and even so, I certainly consider it AU58 net AU50+ and PLUS because the eye appeal is so incredible. Definitely a very late die state: M3.0 with dentilation gone and mushy fields, and reverse legend tops very shallow. I hope my photos convey how beautiful this coin is in person! AND PS: if you are looking for a sharp early die state with denticles, please check out the EDS PCGS VF20 CAC that we have for sale on the Duplicates page! Ex-Ebay 2011; Furnace Run Collection.
1807 C1 Draped Bust half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and this coin is absolutely GORGEOUS! I think the die state fooled PCGS: this is actually a nearly-choice AU58 with the most incredible glossy peanut butter tan brown that you can imagine. I say "nearly-choice" because a glass shows some incredibly micro hairlines on the portrait, so fine that you might not even see them clearly in the photos. Otherwise this coin would be super-choice, and even so, I certainly consider it AU58 net AU50+ and PLUS because the eye appeal is so incredible. Definitely a very late die state: M3.0 with dentilation gone and mushy fields, and reverse legend tops very shallow. I hope my photos convey how beautiful this coin is in person! AND PS: if you are looking for a sharp early die state with denticles, please check out the EDS PCGS VF20 CAC that we have for sale on the Duplicates page! Ex-Ebay 2011; Furnace Run Collection.
1807 C1 Draped Bust half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and this coin is absolutely GORGEOUS! I think the die state fooled PCGS: this is actually a nearly-choice AU58 with the most incredible glossy peanut butter tan brown that you can imagine. I say "nearly-choice" because a glass shows some incredibly micro hairlines on the portrait, so fine that you might not even see them clearly in the photos. Otherwise this coin would be super-choice, and even so, I certainly consider it AU58 net AU50+ and PLUS because the eye appeal is so incredible. Definitely a very late die state: M3.0 with dentilation gone and mushy fields, and reverse legend tops very shallow. I hope my photos convey how beautiful this coin is in person! AND PS: if you are looking for a sharp early die state with denticles, please check out the EDS PCGS VF20 CAC that we have for sale on the Duplicates page! Ex-Ebay 2011; Furnace Run Collection.
1808/7 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Overdate, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and this is a well-circulated example with original medium brown color and good eye appeal. A glass reveals a couple fine hairlines and contact marks on both sides, nothing out of line for the grade. The color appears completely original and the eye appeal is very positive thanks to glossy surfaces and bold details. Easily VG10 and in fact my consignor considered this as F15. I will go with F12 net VG8+ to be conservative. The overdate feature is very bold, and this is an early die state example M1.0 with no crack at tops of TY. Purchased in 2005 but no records of the seller; Furnace Run Collection.
1808/7 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Overdate, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and this is a well-circulated example with original medium brown color and good eye appeal. A glass reveals a couple fine hairlines and contact marks on both sides, nothing out of line for the grade. The color appears completely original and the eye appeal is very positive thanks to glossy surfaces and bold details. Easily VG10 and in fact my consignor considered this as F15. I will go with F12 net VG8+ to be conservative. The overdate feature is very bold, and this is an early die state example M1.0 with no crack at tops of TY. Purchased in 2005 but no records of the seller; Furnace Run Collection.
1808/7 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Overdate, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and this is a well-circulated example with original medium brown color and good eye appeal. A glass reveals a couple fine hairlines and contact marks on both sides, nothing out of line for the grade. The color appears completely original and the eye appeal is very positive thanks to glossy surfaces and bold details. Easily VG10 and in fact my consignor considered this as F15. I will go with F12 net VG8+ to be conservative. The overdate feature is very bold, and this is an early die state example M1.0 with no crack at tops of TY. Purchased in 2005 but no records of the seller; Furnace Run Collection.
1808/7 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Overdate, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and this is a well-circulated example with original medium brown color and good eye appeal. A glass reveals a couple fine hairlines and contact marks on both sides, nothing out of line for the grade. The color appears completely original and the eye appeal is very positive thanks to glossy surfaces and bold details. Easily VG10 and in fact my consignor considered this as F15. I will go with F12 net VG8+ to be conservative. The overdate feature is very bold, and this is an early die state example M1.0 with no crack at tops of TY. Purchased in 2005 but no records of the seller; Furnace Run Collection.
1808/7 C2 Draped Bust half cent, Overdate, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and this is a well-circulated example with original medium brown color and good eye appeal. A glass reveals a couple fine hairlines and contact marks on both sides, nothing out of line for the grade. The color appears completely original and the eye appeal is very positive thanks to glossy surfaces and bold details. Easily VG10 and in fact my consignor considered this as F15. I will go with F12 net VG8+ to be conservative. The overdate feature is very bold, and this is an early die state example M1.0 with no crack at tops of TY. Purchased in 2005 but no records of the seller; Furnace Run Collection.
1808 C3 Draped Bust half cent, Normal Date, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This example has really nice color and sharp details, with only some scattered minor signs of circulation on each side. A very glossy and attractive example in a nice mid-range grade. M2.0 with vertical rust streaks in right field. Shawn A. Yancey #12130; Furnace Run Collection.
1808 C3 Draped Bust half cent, Normal Date, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This example has really nice color and sharp details, with only some scattered minor signs of circulation on each side. A very glossy and attractive example in a nice mid-range grade. M2.0 with vertical rust streaks in right field. Shawn A. Yancey #12130; Furnace Run Collection.
1808 C3 Draped Bust half cent, Normal Date, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This example has really nice color and sharp details, with only some scattered minor signs of circulation on each side. A very glossy and attractive example in a nice mid-range grade. M2.0 with vertical rust streaks in right field. Shawn A. Yancey #12130; Furnace Run Collection.
1808 C3 Draped Bust half cent, Normal Date, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This example has really nice color and sharp details, with only some scattered minor signs of circulation on each side. A very glossy and attractive example in a nice mid-range grade. M2.0 with vertical rust streaks in right field. Shawn A. Yancey #12130; Furnace Run Collection.
1808 C3 Draped Bust half cent, Normal Date, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This example has really nice color and sharp details, with only some scattered minor signs of circulation on each side. A very glossy and attractive example in a nice mid-range grade. M2.0 with vertical rust streaks in right field. Shawn A. Yancey #12130; Furnace Run Collection.
1809 Cl Classic Head half cent, Normal Date, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as G6, and also CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Listen up: you aren't going to find a nicer example for this grade and variety! Smooth glossy dark chocolate brown, mark-free, with outstanding eye appeal. Appears to be M1.0 with VERY faint cracks through the tops of MERI. The "Cohen 1" attribution and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Tom Reynolds to Shawn A. Yancey 02/22/20; Furnace Run collection.
1809 Cl Classic Head half cent, Normal Date, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as G6, and also CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Listen up: you aren't going to find a nicer example for this grade and variety! Smooth glossy dark chocolate brown, mark-free, with outstanding eye appeal. Appears to be M1.0 with VERY faint cracks through the tops of MERI. The "Cohen 1" attribution and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Tom Reynolds to Shawn A. Yancey 02/22/20; Furnace Run collection.
1809 Cl Classic Head half cent, Normal Date, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as G6, and also CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Listen up: you aren't going to find a nicer example for this grade and variety! Smooth glossy dark chocolate brown, mark-free, with outstanding eye appeal. Appears to be M1.0 with VERY faint cracks through the tops of MERI. The "Cohen 1" attribution and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Tom Reynolds to Shawn A. Yancey 02/22/20; Furnace Run collection.
1809 Cl Classic Head half cent, Normal Date, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as G6, and also CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Listen up: you aren't going to find a nicer example for this grade and variety! Smooth glossy dark chocolate brown, mark-free, with outstanding eye appeal. Appears to be M1.0 with VERY faint cracks through the tops of MERI. The "Cohen 1" attribution and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Tom Reynolds to Shawn A. Yancey 02/22/20; Furnace Run collection.
1809 Cl Classic Head half cent, Normal Date, R4. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as G6, and also CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Listen up: you aren't going to find a nicer example for this grade and variety! Smooth glossy dark chocolate brown, mark-free, with outstanding eye appeal. Appears to be M1.0 with VERY faint cracks through the tops of MERI. The "Cohen 1" attribution and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are each listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Tom Reynolds to Shawn A. Yancey 02/22/20; Furnace Run collection.
1809 C2 Classic Head half cent, Normal Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it is a gorgeous glossy dark chocolate brown with original surfaces and very nice eye appeal. I suspect the coin did not sticker at CAC due to a well-hidden nick on the neck just left of the hair curl. Otherwise this is a really nice example despite that tiny nick. M2.0 with crack rim star 1 through stars 2-6; no reverse cud in dentils above F A. Ex-CVM 2015; Furnace Run collection.
1809 C2 Classic Head half cent, Normal Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it is a gorgeous glossy dark chocolate brown with original surfaces and very nice eye appeal. I suspect the coin did not sticker at CAC due to a well-hidden nick on the neck just left of the hair curl. Otherwise this is a really nice example despite that tiny nick. M2.0 with crack rim star 1 through stars 2-6; no reverse cud in dentils above F A. Ex-CVM 2015; Furnace Run collection.
1809 C2 Classic Head half cent, Normal Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it is a gorgeous glossy dark chocolate brown with original surfaces and very nice eye appeal. I suspect the coin did not sticker at CAC due to a well-hidden nick on the neck just left of the hair curl. Otherwise this is a really nice example despite that tiny nick. M2.0 with crack rim star 1 through stars 2-6; no reverse cud in dentils above F A. Ex-CVM 2015; Furnace Run collection.
1809 C2 Classic Head half cent, Normal Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it is a gorgeous glossy dark chocolate brown with original surfaces and very nice eye appeal. I suspect the coin did not sticker at CAC due to a well-hidden nick on the neck just left of the hair curl. Otherwise this is a really nice example despite that tiny nick. M2.0 with crack rim star 1 through stars 2-6; no reverse cud in dentils above F A. Ex-CVM 2015; Furnace Run collection.
1809 C2 Classic Head half cent, Normal Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it is a gorgeous glossy dark chocolate brown with original surfaces and very nice eye appeal. I suspect the coin did not sticker at CAC due to a well-hidden nick on the neck just left of the hair curl. Otherwise this is a really nice example despite that tiny nick. M2.0 with crack rim star 1 through stars 2-6; no reverse cud in dentils above F A. Ex-CVM 2015; Furnace Run collection.
1809 C3 Classic Head half cent, Normal Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and this example has gorgeous golden brown luster overflowing from both sides. Really nice color, surfaces, and eye appeal. The only defect is a tiny rim bump above the D in UNITED on the reverse. That tiny bump can be seen in my photo, BUT it does NOT show clearly in hand. Exceptional color and eye appeal. M1.0 with obverse denticles strong except for above the head; reverse rotated slightly. This example has sold three times over the past 15 years at Heritage: 05/04/05 lot 5061 at $1035; 11/02/05 lot 69 at $758; and 02/01/09 lot 7118 at $805. Purchased from me back on 03/16/09 as my #7793; Furnace Run collection.
1809 C3 Classic Head half cent, Normal Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and this example has gorgeous golden brown luster overflowing from both sides. Really nice color, surfaces, and eye appeal. The only defect is a tiny rim bump above the D in UNITED on the reverse. That tiny bump can be seen in my photo, BUT it does NOT show clearly in hand. Exceptional color and eye appeal. M1.0 with obverse denticles strong except for above the head; reverse rotated slightly. This example has sold three times over the past 15 years at Heritage: 05/04/05 lot 5061 at $1035; 11/02/05 lot 69 at $758; and 02/01/09 lot 7118 at $805. Purchased from me back on 03/16/09 as my #7793; Furnace Run collection.
1809 C3 Classic Head half cent, Normal Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and this example has gorgeous golden brown luster overflowing from both sides. Really nice color, surfaces, and eye appeal. The only defect is a tiny rim bump above the D in UNITED on the reverse. That tiny bump can be seen in my photo, BUT it does NOT show clearly in hand. Exceptional color and eye appeal. M1.0 with obverse denticles strong except for above the head; reverse rotated slightly. This example has sold three times over the past 15 years at Heritage: 05/04/05 lot 5061 at $1035; 11/02/05 lot 69 at $758; and 02/01/09 lot 7118 at $805. Purchased from me back on 03/16/09 as my #7793; Furnace Run collection.
1809 C3 Classic Head half cent, Normal Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and this example has gorgeous golden brown luster overflowing from both sides. Really nice color, surfaces, and eye appeal. The only defect is a tiny rim bump above the D in UNITED on the reverse. That tiny bump can be seen in my photo, BUT it does NOT show clearly in hand. Exceptional color and eye appeal. M1.0 with obverse denticles strong except for above the head; reverse rotated slightly. This example has sold three times over the past 15 years at Heritage: 05/04/05 lot 5061 at $1035; 11/02/05 lot 69 at $758; and 02/01/09 lot 7118 at $805. Purchased from me back on 03/16/09 as my #7793; Furnace Run collection.
1809 C3 Classic Head half cent, Normal Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and this example has gorgeous golden brown luster overflowing from both sides. Really nice color, surfaces, and eye appeal. The only defect is a tiny rim bump above the D in UNITED on the reverse. That tiny bump can be seen in my photo, BUT it does NOT show clearly in hand. Exceptional color and eye appeal. M1.0 with obverse denticles strong except for above the head; reverse rotated slightly. This example has sold three times over the past 15 years at Heritage: 05/04/05 lot 5061 at $1035; 11/02/05 lot 69 at $758; and 02/01/09 lot 7118 at $805. Purchased from me back on 03/16/09 as my #7793; Furnace Run collection.
1809 C4 Classic Head half cent, Circle Inside Zero In Date, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU53, and it has gorgeous glossy medium peanut butter than brown color with great eye appeal. No real defects to speak of but a "mushy" strike from M2.0 with weaker denticles; repunching fades on stars 6 and 10; leaf under second A in AMERICA is strong; reverse rotated 22deg CW to K1. The color is so attractive, and it's really hard to find any signs of contact: the most visible, and it is tiny, is a little nick beneath the F in HALF on the reverse. The Circle Inside Zero feature is plainly visible, and this is a great example for this Redbook variety. Purchased on Ebay in 2017; Furnace Run collection.
1809 C4 Classic Head half cent, Circle Inside Zero In Date, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU53, and it has gorgeous glossy medium peanut butter than brown color with great eye appeal. No real defects to speak of but a "mushy" strike from M2.0 with weaker denticles; repunching fades on stars 6 and 10; leaf under second A in AMERICA is strong; reverse rotated 22deg CW to K1. The color is so attractive, and it's really hard to find any signs of contact: the most visible, and it is tiny, is a little nick beneath the F in HALF on the reverse. The Circle Inside Zero feature is plainly visible, and this is a great example for this Redbook variety. Purchased on Ebay in 2017; Furnace Run collection.
1809 C4 Classic Head half cent, Circle Inside Zero In Date, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU53, and it has gorgeous glossy medium peanut butter than brown color with great eye appeal. No real defects to speak of but a "mushy" strike from M2.0 with weaker denticles; repunching fades on stars 6 and 10; leaf under second A in AMERICA is strong; reverse rotated 22deg CW to K1. The color is so attractive, and it's really hard to find any signs of contact: the most visible, and it is tiny, is a little nick beneath the F in HALF on the reverse. The Circle Inside Zero feature is plainly visible, and this is a great example for this Redbook variety. Purchased on Ebay in 2017; Furnace Run collection.
1809 C4 Classic Head half cent, Circle Inside Zero In Date, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU53, and it has gorgeous glossy medium peanut butter than brown color with great eye appeal. No real defects to speak of but a "mushy" strike from M2.0 with weaker denticles; repunching fades on stars 6 and 10; leaf under second A in AMERICA is strong; reverse rotated 22deg CW to K1. The color is so attractive, and it's really hard to find any signs of contact: the most visible, and it is tiny, is a little nick beneath the F in HALF on the reverse. The Circle Inside Zero feature is plainly visible, and this is a great example for this Redbook variety. Purchased on Ebay in 2017; Furnace Run collection.
1809 C4 Classic Head half cent, Circle Inside Zero In Date, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU53, and it has gorgeous glossy medium peanut butter than brown color with great eye appeal. No real defects to speak of but a "mushy" strike from M2.0 with weaker denticles; repunching fades on stars 6 and 10; leaf under second A in AMERICA is strong; reverse rotated 22deg CW to K1. The color is so attractive, and it's really hard to find any signs of contact: the most visible, and it is tiny, is a little nick beneath the F in HALF on the reverse. The Circle Inside Zero feature is plainly visible, and this is a great example for this Redbook variety. Purchased on Ebay in 2017; Furnace Run collection.
1809/6 C5 Classic Head half cent, 9 Over Inverted 9, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and this coin faces up as an UNC with glossy chocolate brown color with golden luster showing underneath on both sides. In fact, my consignor purchased this coin as a raw MS60+. It certainly has the look of a much higher grade, but I do see some wear on the highest points of the hair, so the PCGS assessment is spot-on. Both sides are nearly mark-free but a strong glass does reveal some minor nicks on the obverse, and I mean MINOR. This is an early-die state example with the 9 Over Inverted 9 feature clear. M1.0 with crack rim stars 4-6; dentilation mostly strong; rust pit beneath second A in AMERICA. Purchased from Dr. Eugene Bruder in 2010; Furnace Run collection.
1809/6 C5 Classic Head half cent, 9 Over Inverted 9, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and this coin faces up as an UNC with glossy chocolate brown color with golden luster showing underneath on both sides. In fact, my consignor purchased this coin as a raw MS60+. It certainly has the look of a much higher grade, but I do see some wear on the highest points of the hair, so the PCGS assessment is spot-on. Both sides are nearly mark-free but a strong glass does reveal some minor nicks on the obverse, and I mean MINOR. This is an early-die state example with the 9 Over Inverted 9 feature clear. M1.0 with crack rim stars 4-6; dentilation mostly strong; rust pit beneath second A in AMERICA. Purchased from Dr. Eugene Bruder in 2010; Furnace Run collection.
1809/6 C5 Classic Head half cent, 9 Over Inverted 9, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and this coin faces up as an UNC with glossy chocolate brown color with golden luster showing underneath on both sides. In fact, my consignor purchased this coin as a raw MS60+. It certainly has the look of a much higher grade, but I do see some wear on the highest points of the hair, so the PCGS assessment is spot-on. Both sides are nearly mark-free but a strong glass does reveal some minor nicks on the obverse, and I mean MINOR. This is an early-die state example with the 9 Over Inverted 9 feature clear. M1.0 with crack rim stars 4-6; dentilation mostly strong; rust pit beneath second A in AMERICA. Purchased from Dr. Eugene Bruder in 2010; Furnace Run collection.
1809/6 C5 Classic Head half cent, 9 Over Inverted 9, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and this coin faces up as an UNC with glossy chocolate brown color with golden luster showing underneath on both sides. In fact, my consignor purchased this coin as a raw MS60+. It certainly has the look of a much higher grade, but I do see some wear on the highest points of the hair, so the PCGS assessment is spot-on. Both sides are nearly mark-free but a strong glass does reveal some minor nicks on the obverse, and I mean MINOR. This is an early-die state example with the 9 Over Inverted 9 feature clear. M1.0 with crack rim stars 4-6; dentilation mostly strong; rust pit beneath second A in AMERICA. Purchased from Dr. Eugene Bruder in 2010; Furnace Run collection.
1809/6 C5 Classic Head half cent, 9 Over Inverted 9, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and this coin faces up as an UNC with glossy chocolate brown color with golden luster showing underneath on both sides. In fact, my consignor purchased this coin as a raw MS60+. It certainly has the look of a much higher grade, but I do see some wear on the highest points of the hair, so the PCGS assessment is spot-on. Both sides are nearly mark-free but a strong glass does reveal some minor nicks on the obverse, and I mean MINOR. This is an early-die state example with the 9 Over Inverted 9 feature clear. M1.0 with crack rim stars 4-6; dentilation mostly strong; rust pit beneath second A in AMERICA. Purchased from Dr. Eugene Bruder in 2010; Furnace Run collection.
1809 C6 Classic Head half cent, Normal Date, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61BN, and it is a lustrous, original medium-dark brown with good eye appeal. The strike is a little soft in areas including some of the centers on the lower stars, and I do note an as-made planchet flaw on the obverse to the right of stars 10-11 which most likely resulted in the MS61 grade instead of a point or two higher. The reverse is mark-free and nearly flawless. M2.0 with rim break in denticles above stars 9-10; star 9 repunched; light clash marks reverse. Purchased on Ebay in 2011 for $1275; Furnace Run collection.
1809 C6 Classic Head half cent, Normal Date, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61BN, and it is a lustrous, original medium-dark brown with good eye appeal. The strike is a little soft in areas including some of the centers on the lower stars, and I do note an as-made planchet flaw on the obverse to the right of stars 10-11 which most likely resulted in the MS61 grade instead of a point or two higher. The reverse is mark-free and nearly flawless. M2.0 with rim break in denticles above stars 9-10; star 9 repunched; light clash marks reverse. Purchased on Ebay in 2011 for $1275; Furnace Run collection.
1809 C6 Classic Head half cent, Normal Date, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61BN, and it is a lustrous, original medium-dark brown with good eye appeal. The strike is a little soft in areas including some of the centers on the lower stars, and I do note an as-made planchet flaw on the obverse to the right of stars 10-11 which most likely resulted in the MS61 grade instead of a point or two higher. The reverse is mark-free and nearly flawless. M2.0 with rim break in denticles above stars 9-10; star 9 repunched; light clash marks reverse. Purchased on Ebay in 2011 for $1275; Furnace Run collection.
1809 C6 Classic Head half cent, Normal Date, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61BN, and it is a lustrous, original medium-dark brown with good eye appeal. The strike is a little soft in areas including some of the centers on the lower stars, and I do note an as-made planchet flaw on the obverse to the right of stars 10-11 which most likely resulted in the MS61 grade instead of a point or two higher. The reverse is mark-free and nearly flawless. M2.0 with rim break in denticles above stars 9-10; star 9 repunched; light clash marks reverse. Purchased on Ebay in 2011 for $1275; Furnace Run collection.
1809 C6 Classic Head half cent, Normal Date, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61BN, and it is a lustrous, original medium-dark brown with good eye appeal. The strike is a little soft in areas including some of the centers on the lower stars, and I do note an as-made planchet flaw on the obverse to the right of stars 10-11 which most likely resulted in the MS61 grade instead of a point or two higher. The reverse is mark-free and nearly flawless. M2.0 with rim break in denticles above stars 9-10; star 9 repunched; light clash marks reverse. Purchased on Ebay in 2011 for $1275; Furnace Run collection.
1810 C1 Classic Head half cent, the only variety, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Lustrous medium brown with traces of lighter mint red peaking through on both sides. Hard to tell why this coin is not MS63BN, because the only real mark I see is a VERY light nick above the A in HALF on the reverse. Otherwise, this one appears to easily be MS63BN or higher, and that is certainly the reason for the CAC sticker. Only one die state for these, although this does appear to be a later strike with flat star centers, a strong die crack through stars 4-7, and minor weakness on the right side of both obverse and reverse. Lighter color and much more lustrous in person. Really a nice example for the grade, certainly EAC MS60+. Ex-Kevin Vinton 2018; Furnace Run Collection.
1810 C1 Classic Head half cent, the only variety, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Lustrous medium brown with traces of lighter mint red peaking through on both sides. Hard to tell why this coin is not MS63BN, because the only real mark I see is a VERY light nick above the A in HALF on the reverse. Otherwise, this one appears to easily be MS63BN or higher, and that is certainly the reason for the CAC sticker. Only one die state for these, although this does appear to be a later strike with flat star centers, a strong die crack through stars 4-7, and minor weakness on the right side of both obverse and reverse. Lighter color and much more lustrous in person. Really a nice example for the grade, certainly EAC MS60+. Ex-Kevin Vinton 2018; Furnace Run Collection.
1810 C1 Classic Head half cent, the only variety, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Lustrous medium brown with traces of lighter mint red peaking through on both sides. Hard to tell why this coin is not MS63BN, because the only real mark I see is a VERY light nick above the A in HALF on the reverse. Otherwise, this one appears to easily be MS63BN or higher, and that is certainly the reason for the CAC sticker. Only one die state for these, although this does appear to be a later strike with flat star centers, a strong die crack through stars 4-7, and minor weakness on the right side of both obverse and reverse. Lighter color and much more lustrous in person. Really a nice example for the grade, certainly EAC MS60+. Ex-Kevin Vinton 2018; Furnace Run Collection.
1810 C1 Classic Head half cent, the only variety, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Lustrous medium brown with traces of lighter mint red peaking through on both sides. Hard to tell why this coin is not MS63BN, because the only real mark I see is a VERY light nick above the A in HALF on the reverse. Otherwise, this one appears to easily be MS63BN or higher, and that is certainly the reason for the CAC sticker. Only one die state for these, although this does appear to be a later strike with flat star centers, a strong die crack through stars 4-7, and minor weakness on the right side of both obverse and reverse. Lighter color and much more lustrous in person. Really a nice example for the grade, certainly EAC MS60+. Ex-Kevin Vinton 2018; Furnace Run Collection.
1810 C1 Classic Head half cent, the only variety, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Lustrous medium brown with traces of lighter mint red peaking through on both sides. Hard to tell why this coin is not MS63BN, because the only real mark I see is a VERY light nick above the A in HALF on the reverse. Otherwise, this one appears to easily be MS63BN or higher, and that is certainly the reason for the CAC sticker. Only one die state for these, although this does appear to be a later strike with flat star centers, a strong die crack through stars 4-7, and minor weakness on the right side of both obverse and reverse. Lighter color and much more lustrous in person. Really a nice example for the grade, certainly EAC MS60+. Ex-Kevin Vinton 2018; Furnace Run Collection.
1811 C1 Classic Head half cent, Wide Date, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and also CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. So WOW does this coin have a lot going for it: key date for the series; rarest of the two Cohen varieties for 1811; cool late die state M5.0 with obverse rim break cud over stars 1-4; PCGS-graded in the sweet spot at F15; and CAC-certified as CHOICE! Whew! Now take a look at the photos to see completely original chocolate brown surfaces, and that should complete the package! This is another coin that you might have to compete with ME to buy once the coins are available for purchase! The "Cohen 1" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Mark Palmer collection #MP106; Shawn A. Yancey 2016; Furnace Run Collection.
1811 C1 Classic Head half cent, Wide Date, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and also CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. So WOW does this coin have a lot going for it: key date for the series; rarest of the two Cohen varieties for 1811; cool late die state M5.0 with obverse rim break cud over stars 1-4; PCGS-graded in the sweet spot at F15; and CAC-certified as CHOICE! Whew! Now take a look at the photos to see completely original chocolate brown surfaces, and that should complete the package! This is another coin that you might have to compete with ME to buy once the coins are available for purchase! The "Cohen 1" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Mark Palmer collection #MP106; Shawn A. Yancey 2016; Furnace Run Collection.
1811 C1 Classic Head half cent, Wide Date, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and also CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. So WOW does this coin have a lot going for it: key date for the series; rarest of the two Cohen varieties for 1811; cool late die state M5.0 with obverse rim break cud over stars 1-4; PCGS-graded in the sweet spot at F15; and CAC-certified as CHOICE! Whew! Now take a look at the photos to see completely original chocolate brown surfaces, and that should complete the package! This is another coin that you might have to compete with ME to buy once the coins are available for purchase! The "Cohen 1" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Mark Palmer collection #MP106; Shawn A. Yancey 2016; Furnace Run Collection.
1811 C1 Classic Head half cent, Wide Date, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and also CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. So WOW does this coin have a lot going for it: key date for the series; rarest of the two Cohen varieties for 1811; cool late die state M5.0 with obverse rim break cud over stars 1-4; PCGS-graded in the sweet spot at F15; and CAC-certified as CHOICE! Whew! Now take a look at the photos to see completely original chocolate brown surfaces, and that should complete the package! This is another coin that you might have to compete with ME to buy once the coins are available for purchase! The "Cohen 1" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Mark Palmer collection #MP106; Shawn A. Yancey 2016; Furnace Run Collection.
1811 C1 Classic Head half cent, Wide Date, R6. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and also CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. So WOW does this coin have a lot going for it: key date for the series; rarest of the two Cohen varieties for 1811; cool late die state M5.0 with obverse rim break cud over stars 1-4; PCGS-graded in the sweet spot at F15; and CAC-certified as CHOICE! Whew! Now take a look at the photos to see completely original chocolate brown surfaces, and that should complete the package! This is another coin that you might have to compete with ME to buy once the coins are available for purchase! The "Cohen 1" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Mark Palmer collection #MP106; Shawn A. Yancey 2016; Furnace Run Collection.
1811 C2 Classic Head half cent, Close Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF35, and this is a very nice, relatively high-grade example of the key date for the Classic Head series. Original surfaces and color with quite sharp details and no real defects to speak of. Appears to be M3.0 with very faint cracks OF-rim and tops of MER. The "Cohen 2" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Aspen Park Rare Coins 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1811 C2 Classic Head half cent, Close Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF35, and this is a very nice, relatively high-grade example of the key date for the Classic Head series. Original surfaces and color with quite sharp details and no real defects to speak of. Appears to be M3.0 with very faint cracks OF-rim and tops of MER. The "Cohen 2" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Aspen Park Rare Coins 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1811 C2 Classic Head half cent, Close Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF35, and this is a very nice, relatively high-grade example of the key date for the Classic Head series. Original surfaces and color with quite sharp details and no real defects to speak of. Appears to be M3.0 with very faint cracks OF-rim and tops of MER. The "Cohen 2" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Aspen Park Rare Coins 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1811 C2 Classic Head half cent, Close Date, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF35, and this is a very nice, relatively high-grade example of the key date for the Classic Head series. Original surfaces and color with quite sharp details and no real defects to speak of. Appears to be M3.0 with very faint cracks OF-rim and tops of MER. The "Cohen 2" variety and "Furnace Run Collection" pedigree are both listed on the PCGS label. Ex-Aspen Park Rare Coins 2010; Furnace Run Collection.
1825 C1 Classic Head half cent, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! What a GORGEOUS example! Glossy medium peanut butter tan brown color with sharp details give this coin wonderful eye appeal. This is M2.0 with oval lump between bases of F-A on reverse, but no clash marks between the leaf below E and the top of the ribbon fold. Ex-Coast Coin; "Cherrypicked" as C1 by Ed Fuhrman; Shawn A. Yancey #12122; Furnace Run Collection.
1825 C1 Classic Head half cent, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! What a GORGEOUS example! Glossy medium peanut butter tan brown color with sharp details give this coin wonderful eye appeal. This is M2.0 with oval lump between bases of F-A on reverse, but no clash marks between the leaf below E and the top of the ribbon fold. Ex-Coast Coin; "Cherrypicked" as C1 by Ed Fuhrman; Shawn A. Yancey #12122; Furnace Run Collection.
1825 C1 Classic Head half cent, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! What a GORGEOUS example! Glossy medium peanut butter tan brown color with sharp details give this coin wonderful eye appeal. This is M2.0 with oval lump between bases of F-A on reverse, but no clash marks between the leaf below E and the top of the ribbon fold. Ex-Coast Coin; "Cherrypicked" as C1 by Ed Fuhrman; Shawn A. Yancey #12122; Furnace Run Collection.
1825 C1 Classic Head half cent, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! What a GORGEOUS example! Glossy medium peanut butter tan brown color with sharp details give this coin wonderful eye appeal. This is M2.0 with oval lump between bases of F-A on reverse, but no clash marks between the leaf below E and the top of the ribbon fold. Ex-Coast Coin; "Cherrypicked" as C1 by Ed Fuhrman; Shawn A. Yancey #12122; Furnace Run Collection.
1825 C1 Classic Head half cent, R3. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! What a GORGEOUS example! Glossy medium peanut butter tan brown color with sharp details give this coin wonderful eye appeal. This is M2.0 with oval lump between bases of F-A on reverse, but no clash marks between the leaf below E and the top of the ribbon fold. Ex-Coast Coin; "Cherrypicked" as C1 by Ed Fuhrman; Shawn A. Yancey #12122; Furnace Run Collection.
1825 C2 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This coin has made two appearances at Heritage and another at Stacks, and the Stacks auction 03/05/19 lot 348 described the coin as such: "A wonderfully original example splashed with mottled antique copper, autumn-brown and pale gold patina. Minot spot at the left obverse border, but otherwise we note an uncommonly smooth satin texture for the assigned grade. Pleasing and desirable Mint State quality for the Classic Head half cent type. Manley Die State 1.0." Close examination clearly reveals that this is M2.0 and not M1.0, with fine rust in front of the portrait and on the reverse left of H and C. Regardless, this is a very nice example with great eye appeal. Ex-Heritage 10/22/09:61:$978; unknown; Heritage 03/05/19:384:$1320; unknown; Heritage 04/26/20:7032:$1320; Shawn A. Yancey #12112; Furnace Run Collection.
1825 C2 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This coin has made two appearances at Heritage and another at Stacks, and the Stacks auction 03/05/19 lot 348 described the coin as such: "A wonderfully original example splashed with mottled antique copper, autumn-brown and pale gold patina. Minot spot at the left obverse border, but otherwise we note an uncommonly smooth satin texture for the assigned grade. Pleasing and desirable Mint State quality for the Classic Head half cent type. Manley Die State 1.0." Close examination clearly reveals that this is M2.0 and not M1.0, with fine rust in front of the portrait and on the reverse left of H and C. Regardless, this is a very nice example with great eye appeal. Ex-Heritage 10/22/09:61:$978; unknown; Heritage 03/05/19:384:$1320; unknown; Heritage 04/26/20:7032:$1320; Shawn A. Yancey #12112; Furnace Run Collection.
1825 C2 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This coin has made two appearances at Heritage and another at Stacks, and the Stacks auction 03/05/19 lot 348 described the coin as such: "A wonderfully original example splashed with mottled antique copper, autumn-brown and pale gold patina. Minot spot at the left obverse border, but otherwise we note an uncommonly smooth satin texture for the assigned grade. Pleasing and desirable Mint State quality for the Classic Head half cent type. Manley Die State 1.0." Close examination clearly reveals that this is M2.0 and not M1.0, with fine rust in front of the portrait and on the reverse left of H and C. Regardless, this is a very nice example with great eye appeal. Ex-Heritage 10/22/09:61:$978; unknown; Heritage 03/05/19:384:$1320; unknown; Heritage 04/26/20:7032:$1320; Shawn A. Yancey #12112; Furnace Run Collection.
1825 C2 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This coin has made two appearances at Heritage and another at Stacks, and the Stacks auction 03/05/19 lot 348 described the coin as such: "A wonderfully original example splashed with mottled antique copper, autumn-brown and pale gold patina. Minot spot at the left obverse border, but otherwise we note an uncommonly smooth satin texture for the assigned grade. Pleasing and desirable Mint State quality for the Classic Head half cent type. Manley Die State 1.0." Close examination clearly reveals that this is M2.0 and not M1.0, with fine rust in front of the portrait and on the reverse left of H and C. Regardless, this is a very nice example with great eye appeal. Ex-Heritage 10/22/09:61:$978; unknown; Heritage 03/05/19:384:$1320; unknown; Heritage 04/26/20:7032:$1320; Shawn A. Yancey #12112; Furnace Run Collection.
1825 C2 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This coin has made two appearances at Heritage and another at Stacks, and the Stacks auction 03/05/19 lot 348 described the coin as such: "A wonderfully original example splashed with mottled antique copper, autumn-brown and pale gold patina. Minot spot at the left obverse border, but otherwise we note an uncommonly smooth satin texture for the assigned grade. Pleasing and desirable Mint State quality for the Classic Head half cent type. Manley Die State 1.0." Close examination clearly reveals that this is M2.0 and not M1.0, with fine rust in front of the portrait and on the reverse left of H and C. Regardless, this is a very nice example with great eye appeal. Ex-Heritage 10/22/09:61:$978; unknown; Heritage 03/05/19:384:$1320; unknown; Heritage 04/26/20:7032:$1320; Shawn A. Yancey #12112; Furnace Run Collection.
1826 C1 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and it is a gorgeous peanut butter tan brown example with a couple splashes of darker maroon toning on each side. I will call this the "peanut butter and jelly" coin! A strong glass reveals no marks on either side, but it does show the die file lines at the top of the hair and right of the date to be incredibly bold. M3.0 with die file lines above head and right of 6; crack rim to star 2 reach toward star 3. Purchased from Greg Hannigan in 2011; Furnace Run collection.
1826 C1 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and it is a gorgeous peanut butter tan brown example with a couple splashes of darker maroon toning on each side. I will call this the "peanut butter and jelly" coin! A strong glass reveals no marks on either side, but it does show the die file lines at the top of the hair and right of the date to be incredibly bold. M3.0 with die file lines above head and right of 6; crack rim to star 2 reach toward star 3. Purchased from Greg Hannigan in 2011; Furnace Run collection.
1826 C1 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and it is a gorgeous peanut butter tan brown example with a couple splashes of darker maroon toning on each side. I will call this the "peanut butter and jelly" coin! A strong glass reveals no marks on either side, but it does show the die file lines at the top of the hair and right of the date to be incredibly bold. M3.0 with die file lines above head and right of 6; crack rim to star 2 reach toward star 3. Purchased from Greg Hannigan in 2011; Furnace Run collection.
1826 C1 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and it is a gorgeous peanut butter tan brown example with a couple splashes of darker maroon toning on each side. I will call this the "peanut butter and jelly" coin! A strong glass reveals no marks on either side, but it does show the die file lines at the top of the hair and right of the date to be incredibly bold. M3.0 with die file lines above head and right of 6; crack rim to star 2 reach toward star 3. Purchased from Greg Hannigan in 2011; Furnace Run collection.
1826 C1 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and it is a gorgeous peanut butter tan brown example with a couple splashes of darker maroon toning on each side. I will call this the "peanut butter and jelly" coin! A strong glass reveals no marks on either side, but it does show the die file lines at the top of the hair and right of the date to be incredibly bold. M3.0 with die file lines above head and right of 6; crack rim to star 2 reach toward star 3. Purchased from Greg Hannigan in 2011; Furnace Run collection.
1826 C2 Classic Head half cent, 6 over horizontal 6, R3+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Dark chocolate brown with glossy surfaces that show a hint of dark orange color around the left stars. A glass shows a pair of tiny digs on the bust plus an interruption in the patina at star 12, but that is being pretty darn picky. The reverse is nearly mark-free. Although not recognized as a variety, this C2 does show clearly the 6 in the date being struck over a horizontal 6, pretty cool! Looks like M3.0 single clash marks left of HC, die file lines above T in UNITED are faint. Ex-Ebay in 2018; Furnace Run Collection.
1826 C2 Classic Head half cent, 6 over horizontal 6, R3+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Dark chocolate brown with glossy surfaces that show a hint of dark orange color around the left stars. A glass shows a pair of tiny digs on the bust plus an interruption in the patina at star 12, but that is being pretty darn picky. The reverse is nearly mark-free. Although not recognized as a variety, this C2 does show clearly the 6 in the date being struck over a horizontal 6, pretty cool! Looks like M3.0 single clash marks left of HC, die file lines above T in UNITED are faint. Ex-Ebay in 2018; Furnace Run Collection.
1826 C2 Classic Head half cent, 6 over horizontal 6, R3+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Dark chocolate brown with glossy surfaces that show a hint of dark orange color around the left stars. A glass shows a pair of tiny digs on the bust plus an interruption in the patina at star 12, but that is being pretty darn picky. The reverse is nearly mark-free. Although not recognized as a variety, this C2 does show clearly the 6 in the date being struck over a horizontal 6, pretty cool! Looks like M3.0 single clash marks left of HC, die file lines above T in UNITED are faint. Ex-Ebay in 2018; Furnace Run Collection.
1826 C2 Classic Head half cent, 6 over horizontal 6, R3+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Dark chocolate brown with glossy surfaces that show a hint of dark orange color around the left stars. A glass shows a pair of tiny digs on the bust plus an interruption in the patina at star 12, but that is being pretty darn picky. The reverse is nearly mark-free. Although not recognized as a variety, this C2 does show clearly the 6 in the date being struck over a horizontal 6, pretty cool! Looks like M3.0 single clash marks left of HC, die file lines above T in UNITED are faint. Ex-Ebay in 2018; Furnace Run Collection.
1826 C2 Classic Head half cent, 6 over horizontal 6, R3+. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU55, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Dark chocolate brown with glossy surfaces that show a hint of dark orange color around the left stars. A glass shows a pair of tiny digs on the bust plus an interruption in the patina at star 12, but that is being pretty darn picky. The reverse is nearly mark-free. Although not recognized as a variety, this C2 does show clearly the 6 in the date being struck over a horizontal 6, pretty cool! Looks like M3.0 single clash marks left of HC, die file lines above T in UNITED are faint. Ex-Ebay in 2018; Furnace Run Collection.
1828 C1 Classic Head half cent, 13 Stars Obverse, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Gorgeous chestnut brown with steel brown undertones, bold luster, strong strike with full star centers and bold denticles, just a really pretty coin! This coin's last public appearance was Heritage 06/04/14 lot 7064 where it sold for $588. In that Heritage auction, the coin was NOT CAC-certified; but it is now and it certainly is deserving. M2.0; second star plainly repunched; spines at IT and HA are shorter than M1.0. Ex-CVM 2018; Furnace Run collection.
1828 C1 Classic Head half cent, 13 Stars Obverse, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Gorgeous chestnut brown with steel brown undertones, bold luster, strong strike with full star centers and bold denticles, just a really pretty coin! This coin's last public appearance was Heritage 06/04/14 lot 7064 where it sold for $588. In that Heritage auction, the coin was NOT CAC-certified; but it is now and it certainly is deserving. M2.0; second star plainly repunched; spines at IT and HA are shorter than M1.0. Ex-CVM 2018; Furnace Run collection.
1828 C1 Classic Head half cent, 13 Stars Obverse, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Gorgeous chestnut brown with steel brown undertones, bold luster, strong strike with full star centers and bold denticles, just a really pretty coin! This coin's last public appearance was Heritage 06/04/14 lot 7064 where it sold for $588. In that Heritage auction, the coin was NOT CAC-certified; but it is now and it certainly is deserving. M2.0; second star plainly repunched; spines at IT and HA are shorter than M1.0. Ex-CVM 2018; Furnace Run collection.
1828 C1 Classic Head half cent, 13 Stars Obverse, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Gorgeous chestnut brown with steel brown undertones, bold luster, strong strike with full star centers and bold denticles, just a really pretty coin! This coin's last public appearance was Heritage 06/04/14 lot 7064 where it sold for $588. In that Heritage auction, the coin was NOT CAC-certified; but it is now and it certainly is deserving. M2.0; second star plainly repunched; spines at IT and HA are shorter than M1.0. Ex-CVM 2018; Furnace Run collection.
1828 C1 Classic Head half cent, 13 Stars Obverse, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Gorgeous chestnut brown with steel brown undertones, bold luster, strong strike with full star centers and bold denticles, just a really pretty coin! This coin's last public appearance was Heritage 06/04/14 lot 7064 where it sold for $588. In that Heritage auction, the coin was NOT CAC-certified; but it is now and it certainly is deserving. M2.0; second star plainly repunched; spines at IT and HA are shorter than M1.0. Ex-CVM 2018; Furnace Run collection.
1828 C2 Classic Head half cent, 12 Stars Obverse, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU58, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Glossy medium chestnut brown with only tiny signs of contact visible with a glass, including some little nicks on the neck and bust area. Mint luster on both sides with a streak of carbon on the lower right reverse. Very nice eye appeal and sort of a sweet-spot in the grade/price/quality spectrum. This is the 12-stars Obverse Redbook variety, which does bring a premium over the two 13-star varieties. Appears to be M2.0 with light clash marks reverse; minor strike doubling; interrupted cracks UNIT plain. Purchased from Greg Hannigan in 2011 as NGC MS61BN, and the NGC label remains with the coin; Furnace Run collection.
1828 C2 Classic Head half cent, 12 Stars Obverse, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU58, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Glossy medium chestnut brown with only tiny signs of contact visible with a glass, including some little nicks on the neck and bust area. Mint luster on both sides with a streak of carbon on the lower right reverse. Very nice eye appeal and sort of a sweet-spot in the grade/price/quality spectrum. This is the 12-stars Obverse Redbook variety, which does bring a premium over the two 13-star varieties. Appears to be M2.0 with light clash marks reverse; minor strike doubling; interrupted cracks UNIT plain. Purchased from Greg Hannigan in 2011 as NGC MS61BN, and the NGC label remains with the coin; Furnace Run collection.
1828 C2 Classic Head half cent, 12 Stars Obverse, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU58, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Glossy medium chestnut brown with only tiny signs of contact visible with a glass, including some little nicks on the neck and bust area. Mint luster on both sides with a streak of carbon on the lower right reverse. Very nice eye appeal and sort of a sweet-spot in the grade/price/quality spectrum. This is the 12-stars Obverse Redbook variety, which does bring a premium over the two 13-star varieties. Appears to be M2.0 with light clash marks reverse; minor strike doubling; interrupted cracks UNIT plain. Purchased from Greg Hannigan in 2011 as NGC MS61BN, and the NGC label remains with the coin; Furnace Run collection.
1828 C2 Classic Head half cent, 12 Stars Obverse, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU58, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Glossy medium chestnut brown with only tiny signs of contact visible with a glass, including some little nicks on the neck and bust area. Mint luster on both sides with a streak of carbon on the lower right reverse. Very nice eye appeal and sort of a sweet-spot in the grade/price/quality spectrum. This is the 12-stars Obverse Redbook variety, which does bring a premium over the two 13-star varieties. Appears to be M2.0 with light clash marks reverse; minor strike doubling; interrupted cracks UNIT plain. Purchased from Greg Hannigan in 2011 as NGC MS61BN, and the NGC label remains with the coin; Furnace Run collection.
1828 C2 Classic Head half cent, 12 Stars Obverse, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU58, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Glossy medium chestnut brown with only tiny signs of contact visible with a glass, including some little nicks on the neck and bust area. Mint luster on both sides with a streak of carbon on the lower right reverse. Very nice eye appeal and sort of a sweet-spot in the grade/price/quality spectrum. This is the 12-stars Obverse Redbook variety, which does bring a premium over the two 13-star varieties. Appears to be M2.0 with light clash marks reverse; minor strike doubling; interrupted cracks UNIT plain. Purchased from Greg Hannigan in 2011 as NGC MS61BN, and the NGC label remains with the coin; Furnace Run collection.
1828 C3 Classic Head half cent, 13 Stars Obverse, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64+BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Outstanding overflowing luster on both sides mixed with subtle influences of gold and maroon toning. Wonderful eye appeal and hence the PCGS grade and the CAC sticker. Sharply struck yet a late die state M4.0 showing repolished dies on both sides, and with wreath spine from left point above HA much shorter than found in earlier die states. A common variety with uncommon quality! Ex-Coast Coin; Shawn A. Yancey #12131; Furnace Run Collection.
1828 C3 Classic Head half cent, 13 Stars Obverse, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64+BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Outstanding overflowing luster on both sides mixed with subtle influences of gold and maroon toning. Wonderful eye appeal and hence the PCGS grade and the CAC sticker. Sharply struck yet a late die state M4.0 showing repolished dies on both sides, and with wreath spine from left point above HA much shorter than found in earlier die states. A common variety with uncommon quality! Ex-Coast Coin; Shawn A. Yancey #12131; Furnace Run Collection.
1828 C3 Classic Head half cent, 13 Stars Obverse, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64+BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Outstanding overflowing luster on both sides mixed with subtle influences of gold and maroon toning. Wonderful eye appeal and hence the PCGS grade and the CAC sticker. Sharply struck yet a late die state M4.0 showing repolished dies on both sides, and with wreath spine from left point above HA much shorter than found in earlier die states. A common variety with uncommon quality! Ex-Coast Coin; Shawn A. Yancey #12131; Furnace Run Collection.
1828 C3 Classic Head half cent, 13 Stars Obverse, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64+BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Outstanding overflowing luster on both sides mixed with subtle influences of gold and maroon toning. Wonderful eye appeal and hence the PCGS grade and the CAC sticker. Sharply struck yet a late die state M4.0 showing repolished dies on both sides, and with wreath spine from left point above HA much shorter than found in earlier die states. A common variety with uncommon quality! Ex-Coast Coin; Shawn A. Yancey #12131; Furnace Run Collection.
1828 C3 Classic Head half cent, 13 Stars Obverse, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64+BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Outstanding overflowing luster on both sides mixed with subtle influences of gold and maroon toning. Wonderful eye appeal and hence the PCGS grade and the CAC sticker. Sharply struck yet a late die state M4.0 showing repolished dies on both sides, and with wreath spine from left point above HA much shorter than found in earlier die states. A common variety with uncommon quality! Ex-Coast Coin; Shawn A. Yancey #12131; Furnace Run Collection.
1829 C1 Classic Head half cent, the only variety, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and this is a GORGEOUS example with bold even luster on both sides. Nice mixture of golden and chestnut brown color, with a hint of darker carbon toning on the reverse at OF. Absolutely no idea why CAC did not sticker this one because it's certainly above average in my eyes. Very attractive and also a sharp early die state M1.0 with bold denticles and sharp spine through C in CENT. Ex-Greg Heim 2011; Furnace Run Collection.
1829 C1 Classic Head half cent, the only variety, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and this is a GORGEOUS example with bold even luster on both sides. Nice mixture of golden and chestnut brown color, with a hint of darker carbon toning on the reverse at OF. Absolutely no idea why CAC did not sticker this one because it's certainly above average in my eyes. Very attractive and also a sharp early die state M1.0 with bold denticles and sharp spine through C in CENT. Ex-Greg Heim 2011; Furnace Run Collection.
1829 C1 Classic Head half cent, the only variety, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and this is a GORGEOUS example with bold even luster on both sides. Nice mixture of golden and chestnut brown color, with a hint of darker carbon toning on the reverse at OF. Absolutely no idea why CAC did not sticker this one because it's certainly above average in my eyes. Very attractive and also a sharp early die state M1.0 with bold denticles and sharp spine through C in CENT. Ex-Greg Heim 2011; Furnace Run Collection.
1829 C1 Classic Head half cent, the only variety, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and this is a GORGEOUS example with bold even luster on both sides. Nice mixture of golden and chestnut brown color, with a hint of darker carbon toning on the reverse at OF. Absolutely no idea why CAC did not sticker this one because it's certainly above average in my eyes. Very attractive and also a sharp early die state M1.0 with bold denticles and sharp spine through C in CENT. Ex-Greg Heim 2011; Furnace Run Collection.
1829 C1 Classic Head half cent, the only variety, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and this is a GORGEOUS example with bold even luster on both sides. Nice mixture of golden and chestnut brown color, with a hint of darker carbon toning on the reverse at OF. Absolutely no idea why CAC did not sticker this one because it's certainly above average in my eyes. Very attractive and also a sharp early die state M1.0 with bold denticles and sharp spine through C in CENT. Ex-Greg Heim 2011; Furnace Run Collection.
1832 C1 Classic Head half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Gorgeous medium peanut butter tan brown color with splashes of darker chocolate, giving the coin exceptional eye appeal. Well-struck with full star centers and bold denticles on each side, and abundant mint luster. Just a lovely example for the variety. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #C1209 in 2011; Furnace Run collection.
1832 C1 Classic Head half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Gorgeous medium peanut butter tan brown color with splashes of darker chocolate, giving the coin exceptional eye appeal. Well-struck with full star centers and bold denticles on each side, and abundant mint luster. Just a lovely example for the variety. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #C1209 in 2011; Furnace Run collection.
1832 C1 Classic Head half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Gorgeous medium peanut butter tan brown color with splashes of darker chocolate, giving the coin exceptional eye appeal. Well-struck with full star centers and bold denticles on each side, and abundant mint luster. Just a lovely example for the variety. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #C1209 in 2011; Furnace Run collection.
1832 C1 Classic Head half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Gorgeous medium peanut butter tan brown color with splashes of darker chocolate, giving the coin exceptional eye appeal. Well-struck with full star centers and bold denticles on each side, and abundant mint luster. Just a lovely example for the variety. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #C1209 in 2011; Furnace Run collection.
1832 C1 Classic Head half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Gorgeous medium peanut butter tan brown color with splashes of darker chocolate, giving the coin exceptional eye appeal. Well-struck with full star centers and bold denticles on each side, and abundant mint luster. Just a lovely example for the variety. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #C1209 in 2011; Furnace Run collection.
1832 C2 Classic Head half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61BN, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a very lustrous and sharply struck example with glossy dark chocolate brown color that shows some spots of darker toning on the upper right quadrant of the obverse. M2.0 with light reverse crack between TE, and no obverse crack star 7 to hair curl above 7. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12133; Furnace Run Collection.
1832 C2 Classic Head half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61BN, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a very lustrous and sharply struck example with glossy dark chocolate brown color that shows some spots of darker toning on the upper right quadrant of the obverse. M2.0 with light reverse crack between TE, and no obverse crack star 7 to hair curl above 7. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12133; Furnace Run Collection.
1832 C2 Classic Head half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61BN, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a very lustrous and sharply struck example with glossy dark chocolate brown color that shows some spots of darker toning on the upper right quadrant of the obverse. M2.0 with light reverse crack between TE, and no obverse crack star 7 to hair curl above 7. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12133; Furnace Run Collection.
1832 C2 Classic Head half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61BN, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a very lustrous and sharply struck example with glossy dark chocolate brown color that shows some spots of darker toning on the upper right quadrant of the obverse. M2.0 with light reverse crack between TE, and no obverse crack star 7 to hair curl above 7. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12133; Furnace Run Collection.
1832 C2 Classic Head half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61BN, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a very lustrous and sharply struck example with glossy dark chocolate brown color that shows some spots of darker toning on the upper right quadrant of the obverse. M2.0 with light reverse crack between TE, and no obverse crack star 7 to hair curl above 7. Ex-CVM; Shawn A. Yancey #12133; Furnace Run Collection.
1832 C3 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61BN, and it faces up as a boldly lustrous example with light golden brown glossy surfaces that are overflowing with mint luster on both sides. Close examination reveals some fine hairlines from brushing, not too detracting but enough to result in the MS61BN grade instead of a point or two higher. There is only one die state for this variety, but this example does show plenty of die rust on the reverse. Purchased on Ebay in 2010 as NGC MS61BN, and the NGC label remains with the coin; Furnace Run collection.
1832 C3 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61BN, and it faces up as a boldly lustrous example with light golden brown glossy surfaces that are overflowing with mint luster on both sides. Close examination reveals some fine hairlines from brushing, not too detracting but enough to result in the MS61BN grade instead of a point or two higher. There is only one die state for this variety, but this example does show plenty of die rust on the reverse. Purchased on Ebay in 2010 as NGC MS61BN, and the NGC label remains with the coin; Furnace Run collection.
1832 C3 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61BN, and it faces up as a boldly lustrous example with light golden brown glossy surfaces that are overflowing with mint luster on both sides. Close examination reveals some fine hairlines from brushing, not too detracting but enough to result in the MS61BN grade instead of a point or two higher. There is only one die state for this variety, but this example does show plenty of die rust on the reverse. Purchased on Ebay in 2010 as NGC MS61BN, and the NGC label remains with the coin; Furnace Run collection.
1832 C3 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61BN, and it faces up as a boldly lustrous example with light golden brown glossy surfaces that are overflowing with mint luster on both sides. Close examination reveals some fine hairlines from brushing, not too detracting but enough to result in the MS61BN grade instead of a point or two higher. There is only one die state for this variety, but this example does show plenty of die rust on the reverse. Purchased on Ebay in 2010 as NGC MS61BN, and the NGC label remains with the coin; Furnace Run collection.
1832 C3 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS61BN, and it faces up as a boldly lustrous example with light golden brown glossy surfaces that are overflowing with mint luster on both sides. Close examination reveals some fine hairlines from brushing, not too detracting but enough to result in the MS61BN grade instead of a point or two higher. There is only one die state for this variety, but this example does show plenty of die rust on the reverse. Purchased on Ebay in 2010 as NGC MS61BN, and the NGC label remains with the coin; Furnace Run collection.
1833 C1 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Outstanding color with mixtures of maroon and sea green around the periphery. Well-struck with bold denticles, full star centers, intricate hair details, and fully-defined leaves. Excellent eye appeal thanks to the sharp strike and wonderful color, certainly deserving of the CAC approval. M2.0 with light obverse clash marks; reverse clash marks touch C in CENT and base of left H upright. Purchased on Ebay in 2010; Furnace Run collection.
1833 C1 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Outstanding color with mixtures of maroon and sea green around the periphery. Well-struck with bold denticles, full star centers, intricate hair details, and fully-defined leaves. Excellent eye appeal thanks to the sharp strike and wonderful color, certainly deserving of the CAC approval. M2.0 with light obverse clash marks; reverse clash marks touch C in CENT and base of left H upright. Purchased on Ebay in 2010; Furnace Run collection.
1833 C1 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Outstanding color with mixtures of maroon and sea green around the periphery. Well-struck with bold denticles, full star centers, intricate hair details, and fully-defined leaves. Excellent eye appeal thanks to the sharp strike and wonderful color, certainly deserving of the CAC approval. M2.0 with light obverse clash marks; reverse clash marks touch C in CENT and base of left H upright. Purchased on Ebay in 2010; Furnace Run collection.
1833 C1 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Outstanding color with mixtures of maroon and sea green around the periphery. Well-struck with bold denticles, full star centers, intricate hair details, and fully-defined leaves. Excellent eye appeal thanks to the sharp strike and wonderful color, certainly deserving of the CAC approval. M2.0 with light obverse clash marks; reverse clash marks touch C in CENT and base of left H upright. Purchased on Ebay in 2010; Furnace Run collection.
1833 C1 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Outstanding color with mixtures of maroon and sea green around the periphery. Well-struck with bold denticles, full star centers, intricate hair details, and fully-defined leaves. Excellent eye appeal thanks to the sharp strike and wonderful color, certainly deserving of the CAC approval. M2.0 with light obverse clash marks; reverse clash marks touch C in CENT and base of left H upright. Purchased on Ebay in 2010; Furnace Run collection.
1834 C1 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN, and it is an attractive mixture of peanut butter brown and darker streaks of chocolate, mostly on the obverse. Well-struck and mark-free, certainly deserving of the MS65BN grade by PCGS. Well-struck from early dies, M1.0, with full star centers, bold denticles, and no clash marks. Purchased on Ebay in 2012; Furnace Run collection.
1834 C1 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN, and it is an attractive mixture of peanut butter brown and darker streaks of chocolate, mostly on the obverse. Well-struck and mark-free, certainly deserving of the MS65BN grade by PCGS. Well-struck from early dies, M1.0, with full star centers, bold denticles, and no clash marks. Purchased on Ebay in 2012; Furnace Run collection.
1834 C1 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN, and it is an attractive mixture of peanut butter brown and darker streaks of chocolate, mostly on the obverse. Well-struck and mark-free, certainly deserving of the MS65BN grade by PCGS. Well-struck from early dies, M1.0, with full star centers, bold denticles, and no clash marks. Purchased on Ebay in 2012; Furnace Run collection.
1834 C1 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN, and it is an attractive mixture of peanut butter brown and darker streaks of chocolate, mostly on the obverse. Well-struck and mark-free, certainly deserving of the MS65BN grade by PCGS. Well-struck from early dies, M1.0, with full star centers, bold denticles, and no clash marks. Purchased on Ebay in 2012; Furnace Run collection.
1834 C1 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN, and it is an attractive mixture of peanut butter brown and darker streaks of chocolate, mostly on the obverse. Well-struck and mark-free, certainly deserving of the MS65BN grade by PCGS. Well-struck from early dies, M1.0, with full star centers, bold denticles, and no clash marks. Purchased on Ebay in 2012; Furnace Run collection.
1835 C1 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! An excellent mixture of browns, mostly medium brown but with some pretty underlying golden brown showing through on the obverse. Very few signs of contact, and some of what look like micro-nicks are actually light clash marks. A premium example with good eye appeal. Well-struck early die state, M1.0 with single clash marks with "dagger" at throat, and no clash marks outside wreath on reverse. Purchased on Ebay in 2010; Furnace Run collection.
1835 C1 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! An excellent mixture of browns, mostly medium brown but with some pretty underlying golden brown showing through on the obverse. Very few signs of contact, and some of what look like micro-nicks are actually light clash marks. A premium example with good eye appeal. Well-struck early die state, M1.0 with single clash marks with "dagger" at throat, and no clash marks outside wreath on reverse. Purchased on Ebay in 2010; Furnace Run collection.
1835 C1 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! An excellent mixture of browns, mostly medium brown but with some pretty underlying golden brown showing through on the obverse. Very few signs of contact, and some of what look like micro-nicks are actually light clash marks. A premium example with good eye appeal. Well-struck early die state, M1.0 with single clash marks with "dagger" at throat, and no clash marks outside wreath on reverse. Purchased on Ebay in 2010; Furnace Run collection.
1835 C1 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! An excellent mixture of browns, mostly medium brown but with some pretty underlying golden brown showing through on the obverse. Very few signs of contact, and some of what look like micro-nicks are actually light clash marks. A premium example with good eye appeal. Well-struck early die state, M1.0 with single clash marks with "dagger" at throat, and no clash marks outside wreath on reverse. Purchased on Ebay in 2010; Furnace Run collection.
1835 C1 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! An excellent mixture of browns, mostly medium brown but with some pretty underlying golden brown showing through on the obverse. Very few signs of contact, and some of what look like micro-nicks are actually light clash marks. A premium example with good eye appeal. Well-struck early die state, M1.0 with single clash marks with "dagger" at throat, and no clash marks outside wreath on reverse. Purchased on Ebay in 2010; Furnace Run collection.
1835 C2 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Extremely lustrous medium golden brown with some traces of steel blue on the obverse and some darker maroon on the reverse. That combination of colors creates wonderful eye appeal, and luster abounds. A few very light scuffs on the cheek and neck keep this in the MS63BN holder instead of MS64BN or higher, but the eye appeal is wonderful and the CAC-sticker is well-deserved. M2.0 with plain clash mark at bust above 35, but no arcing die crack between D-S on reverse. The crack through the tops of ERICA is also very bold. Purchased on Ebay in 2012; Furnace Run collection.
1835 C2 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Extremely lustrous medium golden brown with some traces of steel blue on the obverse and some darker maroon on the reverse. That combination of colors creates wonderful eye appeal, and luster abounds. A few very light scuffs on the cheek and neck keep this in the MS63BN holder instead of MS64BN or higher, but the eye appeal is wonderful and the CAC-sticker is well-deserved. M2.0 with plain clash mark at bust above 35, but no arcing die crack between D-S on reverse. The crack through the tops of ERICA is also very bold. Purchased on Ebay in 2012; Furnace Run collection.
1835 C2 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Extremely lustrous medium golden brown with some traces of steel blue on the obverse and some darker maroon on the reverse. That combination of colors creates wonderful eye appeal, and luster abounds. A few very light scuffs on the cheek and neck keep this in the MS63BN holder instead of MS64BN or higher, but the eye appeal is wonderful and the CAC-sticker is well-deserved. M2.0 with plain clash mark at bust above 35, but no arcing die crack between D-S on reverse. The crack through the tops of ERICA is also very bold. Purchased on Ebay in 2012; Furnace Run collection.
1835 C2 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Extremely lustrous medium golden brown with some traces of steel blue on the obverse and some darker maroon on the reverse. That combination of colors creates wonderful eye appeal, and luster abounds. A few very light scuffs on the cheek and neck keep this in the MS63BN holder instead of MS64BN or higher, but the eye appeal is wonderful and the CAC-sticker is well-deserved. M2.0 with plain clash mark at bust above 35, but no arcing die crack between D-S on reverse. The crack through the tops of ERICA is also very bold. Purchased on Ebay in 2012; Furnace Run collection.
1835 C2 Classic Head half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! Extremely lustrous medium golden brown with some traces of steel blue on the obverse and some darker maroon on the reverse. That combination of colors creates wonderful eye appeal, and luster abounds. A few very light scuffs on the cheek and neck keep this in the MS63BN holder instead of MS64BN or higher, but the eye appeal is wonderful and the CAC-sticker is well-deserved. M2.0 with plain clash mark at bust above 35, but no arcing die crack between D-S on reverse. The crack through the tops of ERICA is also very bold. Purchased on Ebay in 2012; Furnace Run collection.
1849 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! So I am going to keep it real here: I LOVE the peanut butter tan brown color, but the coin does not have much luster and there is a dusting of surface corrosion around the last two stars. My EAC grade would be AU55 and YES I would call it PLUS for the color, but this one needs more luster in my opinion to justify the PCGS MS63BN grade. This coin's last public trade was on 11/15/11 in the Stacks auction as lot 213 where it sold for $575. At that time, the coin was NOT CAC-certified, and it has certainly been inside a holder for a decade or more. I suspect that a good brushing would bring out some mint luster, as well as dust off some of that debris at the lower right stars. Regardless this is a pretty coin and priced in a sweet spot for this semi-key date. Hard for me to be certain about the die state on this one, but looks like M1.0 with die file lines very faint above NI, and no obverse scratch upward from base of 1 which develops in state 2.0. Purchased from David Lawrence Rare Coins in 2012 for $850; Furnace Run collection.
1849 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! So I am going to keep it real here: I LOVE the peanut butter tan brown color, but the coin does not have much luster and there is a dusting of surface corrosion around the last two stars. My EAC grade would be AU55 and YES I would call it PLUS for the color, but this one needs more luster in my opinion to justify the PCGS MS63BN grade. This coin's last public trade was on 11/15/11 in the Stacks auction as lot 213 where it sold for $575. At that time, the coin was NOT CAC-certified, and it has certainly been inside a holder for a decade or more. I suspect that a good brushing would bring out some mint luster, as well as dust off some of that debris at the lower right stars. Regardless this is a pretty coin and priced in a sweet spot for this semi-key date. Hard for me to be certain about the die state on this one, but looks like M1.0 with die file lines very faint above NI, and no obverse scratch upward from base of 1 which develops in state 2.0. Purchased from David Lawrence Rare Coins in 2012 for $850; Furnace Run collection.
1849 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! So I am going to keep it real here: I LOVE the peanut butter tan brown color, but the coin does not have much luster and there is a dusting of surface corrosion around the last two stars. My EAC grade would be AU55 and YES I would call it PLUS for the color, but this one needs more luster in my opinion to justify the PCGS MS63BN grade. This coin's last public trade was on 11/15/11 in the Stacks auction as lot 213 where it sold for $575. At that time, the coin was NOT CAC-certified, and it has certainly been inside a holder for a decade or more. I suspect that a good brushing would bring out some mint luster, as well as dust off some of that debris at the lower right stars. Regardless this is a pretty coin and priced in a sweet spot for this semi-key date. Hard for me to be certain about the die state on this one, but looks like M1.0 with die file lines very faint above NI, and no obverse scratch upward from base of 1 which develops in state 2.0. Purchased from David Lawrence Rare Coins in 2012 for $850; Furnace Run collection.
1849 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! So I am going to keep it real here: I LOVE the peanut butter tan brown color, but the coin does not have much luster and there is a dusting of surface corrosion around the last two stars. My EAC grade would be AU55 and YES I would call it PLUS for the color, but this one needs more luster in my opinion to justify the PCGS MS63BN grade. This coin's last public trade was on 11/15/11 in the Stacks auction as lot 213 where it sold for $575. At that time, the coin was NOT CAC-certified, and it has certainly been inside a holder for a decade or more. I suspect that a good brushing would bring out some mint luster, as well as dust off some of that debris at the lower right stars. Regardless this is a pretty coin and priced in a sweet spot for this semi-key date. Hard for me to be certain about the die state on this one, but looks like M1.0 with die file lines very faint above NI, and no obverse scratch upward from base of 1 which develops in state 2.0. Purchased from David Lawrence Rare Coins in 2012 for $850; Furnace Run collection.
1849 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! So I am going to keep it real here: I LOVE the peanut butter tan brown color, but the coin does not have much luster and there is a dusting of surface corrosion around the last two stars. My EAC grade would be AU55 and YES I would call it PLUS for the color, but this one needs more luster in my opinion to justify the PCGS MS63BN grade. This coin's last public trade was on 11/15/11 in the Stacks auction as lot 213 where it sold for $575. At that time, the coin was NOT CAC-certified, and it has certainly been inside a holder for a decade or more. I suspect that a good brushing would bring out some mint luster, as well as dust off some of that debris at the lower right stars. Regardless this is a pretty coin and priced in a sweet spot for this semi-key date. Hard for me to be certain about the die state on this one, but looks like M1.0 with die file lines very faint above NI, and no obverse scratch upward from base of 1 which develops in state 2.0. Purchased from David Lawrence Rare Coins in 2012 for $850; Furnace Run collection.
1849 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! So I am going to keep it real here: I LOVE the peanut butter tan brown color, but the coin does not have much luster and there is a dusting of surface corrosion around the last two stars. My EAC grade would be AU55 and YES I would call it PLUS for the color, but this one needs more luster in my opinion to justify the PCGS MS63BN grade. This coin's last public trade was on 11/15/11 in the Stacks auction as lot 213 where it sold for $575. At that time, the coin was NOT CAC-certified, and it has certainly been inside a holder for a decade or more. I suspect that a good brushing would bring out some mint luster, as well as dust off some of that debris at the lower right stars. Regardless this is a pretty coin and priced in a sweet spot for this semi-key date. Hard for me to be certain about the die state on this one, but looks like M1.0 with die file lines very faint above NI, and no obverse scratch upward from base of 1 which develops in state 2.0. Purchased from David Lawrence Rare Coins in 2012 for $850; Furnace Run collection.
1849 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! So I am going to keep it real here: I LOVE the peanut butter tan brown color, but the coin does not have much luster and there is a dusting of surface corrosion around the last two stars. My EAC grade would be AU55 and YES I would call it PLUS for the color, but this one needs more luster in my opinion to justify the PCGS MS63BN grade. This coin's last public trade was on 11/15/11 in the Stacks auction as lot 213 where it sold for $575. At that time, the coin was NOT CAC-certified, and it has certainly been inside a holder for a decade or more. I suspect that a good brushing would bring out some mint luster, as well as dust off some of that debris at the lower right stars. Regardless this is a pretty coin and priced in a sweet spot for this semi-key date. Hard for me to be certain about the die state on this one, but looks like M1.0 with die file lines very faint above NI, and no obverse scratch upward from base of 1 which develops in state 2.0. Purchased from David Lawrence Rare Coins in 2012 for $850; Furnace Run collection.
1850 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and it is a dark and glossy, sharply-struck example with attractive undertones of maroon and blue. Take a look at the Coinfacts photo - it really shows the great colors very well, whereas my photos do not. 1850 has emerged as the key date for the Braided Hair half cent series, especially in higher grades, and this one is certainly a nice example. Not really sure why it did not sticker at CAC, but I am going to guess it would be the darker chocolate color. Take a look at the 1849 in this collection - not nearly as nice in terms of luster, strike, eye appeal, and toning, yet that 1849 got a CAC sticker and this one didn't, and I think it's because the 1849 is peanut butter and this 1850 is dark chocolate. I digress - that is my own opinion, take a look at the photos for each coin and form your own! Bottom line is that this 1850 is a very attractive, sharply-struck example with pretty underlying toning. Ex-Barry Lame in 2011 for $2800 as NGC MS63BN; Furnace Run collection.
1850 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and it is a dark and glossy, sharply-struck example with attractive undertones of maroon and blue. Take a look at the Coinfacts photo - it really shows the great colors very well, whereas my photos do not. 1850 has emerged as the key date for the Braided Hair half cent series, especially in higher grades, and this one is certainly a nice example. Not really sure why it did not sticker at CAC, but I am going to guess it would be the darker chocolate color. Take a look at the 1849 in this collection - not nearly as nice in terms of luster, strike, eye appeal, and toning, yet that 1849 got a CAC sticker and this one didn't, and I think it's because the 1849 is peanut butter and this 1850 is dark chocolate. I digress - that is my own opinion, take a look at the photos for each coin and form your own! Bottom line is that this 1850 is a very attractive, sharply-struck example with pretty underlying toning. Ex-Barry Lame in 2011 for $2800 as NGC MS63BN; Furnace Run collection.
1850 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and it is a dark and glossy, sharply-struck example with attractive undertones of maroon and blue. Take a look at the Coinfacts photo - it really shows the great colors very well, whereas my photos do not. 1850 has emerged as the key date for the Braided Hair half cent series, especially in higher grades, and this one is certainly a nice example. Not really sure why it did not sticker at CAC, but I am going to guess it would be the darker chocolate color. Take a look at the 1849 in this collection - not nearly as nice in terms of luster, strike, eye appeal, and toning, yet that 1849 got a CAC sticker and this one didn't, and I think it's because the 1849 is peanut butter and this 1850 is dark chocolate. I digress - that is my own opinion, take a look at the photos for each coin and form your own! Bottom line is that this 1850 is a very attractive, sharply-struck example with pretty underlying toning. Ex-Barry Lame in 2011 for $2800 as NGC MS63BN; Furnace Run collection.
1850 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and it is a dark and glossy, sharply-struck example with attractive undertones of maroon and blue. Take a look at the Coinfacts photo - it really shows the great colors very well, whereas my photos do not. 1850 has emerged as the key date for the Braided Hair half cent series, especially in higher grades, and this one is certainly a nice example. Not really sure why it did not sticker at CAC, but I am going to guess it would be the darker chocolate color. Take a look at the 1849 in this collection - not nearly as nice in terms of luster, strike, eye appeal, and toning, yet that 1849 got a CAC sticker and this one didn't, and I think it's because the 1849 is peanut butter and this 1850 is dark chocolate. I digress - that is my own opinion, take a look at the photos for each coin and form your own! Bottom line is that this 1850 is a very attractive, sharply-struck example with pretty underlying toning. Ex-Barry Lame in 2011 for $2800 as NGC MS63BN; Furnace Run collection.
1850 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS63BN, and it is a dark and glossy, sharply-struck example with attractive undertones of maroon and blue. Take a look at the Coinfacts photo - it really shows the great colors very well, whereas my photos do not. 1850 has emerged as the key date for the Braided Hair half cent series, especially in higher grades, and this one is certainly a nice example. Not really sure why it did not sticker at CAC, but I am going to guess it would be the darker chocolate color. Take a look at the 1849 in this collection - not nearly as nice in terms of luster, strike, eye appeal, and toning, yet that 1849 got a CAC sticker and this one didn't, and I think it's because the 1849 is peanut butter and this 1850 is dark chocolate. I digress - that is my own opinion, take a look at the photos for each coin and form your own! Bottom line is that this 1850 is a very attractive, sharply-struck example with pretty underlying toning. Ex-Barry Lame in 2011 for $2800 as NGC MS63BN; Furnace Run collection.
1851 C1 Braided Hair half cent, the only variety, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! BOOM! That is my description for this coin - GORGEOUS color and eye appeal with overflowing mint luster on both sides mixed with extremely attractive maroon and iridescent blue. An extremely attractive braided hair half cent, and I can't imagine a more attractive coin for the date and grade. Crossed over from an NGC MS65+ holder, and frankly this should have been 65+ at PCGS, too. Buy this one before somebody else does! Ex-Aspen Park Rare Coins 2011; Furnace Run Collection.
1851 C1 Braided Hair half cent, the only variety, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! BOOM! That is my description for this coin - GORGEOUS color and eye appeal with overflowing mint luster on both sides mixed with extremely attractive maroon and iridescent blue. An extremely attractive braided hair half cent, and I can't imagine a more attractive coin for the date and grade. Crossed over from an NGC MS65+ holder, and frankly this should have been 65+ at PCGS, too. Buy this one before somebody else does! Ex-Aspen Park Rare Coins 2011; Furnace Run Collection.
1851 C1 Braided Hair half cent, the only variety, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! BOOM! That is my description for this coin - GORGEOUS color and eye appeal with overflowing mint luster on both sides mixed with extremely attractive maroon and iridescent blue. An extremely attractive braided hair half cent, and I can't imagine a more attractive coin for the date and grade. Crossed over from an NGC MS65+ holder, and frankly this should have been 65+ at PCGS, too. Buy this one before somebody else does! Ex-Aspen Park Rare Coins 2011; Furnace Run Collection.
1851 C1 Braided Hair half cent, the only variety, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! BOOM! That is my description for this coin - GORGEOUS color and eye appeal with overflowing mint luster on both sides mixed with extremely attractive maroon and iridescent blue. An extremely attractive braided hair half cent, and I can't imagine a more attractive coin for the date and grade. Crossed over from an NGC MS65+ holder, and frankly this should have been 65+ at PCGS, too. Buy this one before somebody else does! Ex-Aspen Park Rare Coins 2011; Furnace Run Collection.
1851 C1 Braided Hair half cent, the only variety, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! BOOM! That is my description for this coin - GORGEOUS color and eye appeal with overflowing mint luster on both sides mixed with extremely attractive maroon and iridescent blue. An extremely attractive braided hair half cent, and I can't imagine a more attractive coin for the date and grade. Crossed over from an NGC MS65+ holder, and frankly this should have been 65+ at PCGS, too. Buy this one before somebody else does! Ex-Aspen Park Rare Coins 2011; Furnace Run Collection.
1853 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a glossy medium-dark chocolate brown example with a needle-sharp strike. EDS M1.0 with bold dentilation and clear reverse die file line inside the right arm of the first T in STATES. One of the more affordable examples from this collection! No pedigree records; Furnace Run collection.
1853 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a glossy medium-dark chocolate brown example with a needle-sharp strike. EDS M1.0 with bold dentilation and clear reverse die file line inside the right arm of the first T in STATES. One of the more affordable examples from this collection! No pedigree records; Furnace Run collection.
1853 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a glossy medium-dark chocolate brown example with a needle-sharp strike. EDS M1.0 with bold dentilation and clear reverse die file line inside the right arm of the first T in STATES. One of the more affordable examples from this collection! No pedigree records; Furnace Run collection.
1853 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a glossy medium-dark chocolate brown example with a needle-sharp strike. EDS M1.0 with bold dentilation and clear reverse die file line inside the right arm of the first T in STATES. One of the more affordable examples from this collection! No pedigree records; Furnace Run collection.
1853 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN, and it was not sent to CAC due to time constraints. This is a glossy medium-dark chocolate brown example with a needle-sharp strike. EDS M1.0 with bold dentilation and clear reverse die file line inside the right arm of the first T in STATES. One of the more affordable examples from this collection! No pedigree records; Furnace Run collection.
1854 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64BN, CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! I think that sticker got thrown on here quickly thanks to the wonderfully lustrous surfaces that feature very attractive sea green undertones. This coin was purchased on Ebay in 2010 in an NGC MS65BN holder for $1320, and when it crossed into this collection it ended up a point lower at MS64BN. Typically that 1-point difference is hard to split hairs over, and I had to look hard to find a tiny nick on each side. I am not going to tell you where I found them because they are well-hidden and quite tiny! This will be our "Where's Waldo" coin! Well-struck with full star centers and bold denticles on both sides, but the color and luster are the real stars on this coin. Looks like M2.0; no tiny dash left of base in 1; plain rust lump on top of I in UNITED. Purchased on Ebay in 2010 as NGC MS65BN for $1320 and the NGC label remains with the coin; Furnace Run collection.
1854 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64BN, CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! I think that sticker got thrown on here quickly thanks to the wonderfully lustrous surfaces that feature very attractive sea green undertones. This coin was purchased on Ebay in 2010 in an NGC MS65BN holder for $1320, and when it crossed into this collection it ended up a point lower at MS64BN. Typically that 1-point difference is hard to split hairs over, and I had to look hard to find a tiny nick on each side. I am not going to tell you where I found them because they are well-hidden and quite tiny! This will be our "Where's Waldo" coin! Well-struck with full star centers and bold denticles on both sides, but the color and luster are the real stars on this coin. Looks like M2.0; no tiny dash left of base in 1; plain rust lump on top of I in UNITED. Purchased on Ebay in 2010 as NGC MS65BN for $1320 and the NGC label remains with the coin; Furnace Run collection.
1854 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64BN, CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! I think that sticker got thrown on here quickly thanks to the wonderfully lustrous surfaces that feature very attractive sea green undertones. This coin was purchased on Ebay in 2010 in an NGC MS65BN holder for $1320, and when it crossed into this collection it ended up a point lower at MS64BN. Typically that 1-point difference is hard to split hairs over, and I had to look hard to find a tiny nick on each side. I am not going to tell you where I found them because they are well-hidden and quite tiny! This will be our "Where's Waldo" coin! Well-struck with full star centers and bold denticles on both sides, but the color and luster are the real stars on this coin. Looks like M2.0; no tiny dash left of base in 1; plain rust lump on top of I in UNITED. Purchased on Ebay in 2010 as NGC MS65BN for $1320 and the NGC label remains with the coin; Furnace Run collection.
1854 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64BN, CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! I think that sticker got thrown on here quickly thanks to the wonderfully lustrous surfaces that feature very attractive sea green undertones. This coin was purchased on Ebay in 2010 in an NGC MS65BN holder for $1320, and when it crossed into this collection it ended up a point lower at MS64BN. Typically that 1-point difference is hard to split hairs over, and I had to look hard to find a tiny nick on each side. I am not going to tell you where I found them because they are well-hidden and quite tiny! This will be our "Where's Waldo" coin! Well-struck with full star centers and bold denticles on both sides, but the color and luster are the real stars on this coin. Looks like M2.0; no tiny dash left of base in 1; plain rust lump on top of I in UNITED. Purchased on Ebay in 2010 as NGC MS65BN for $1320 and the NGC label remains with the coin; Furnace Run collection.
1854 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64BN, CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! I think that sticker got thrown on here quickly thanks to the wonderfully lustrous surfaces that feature very attractive sea green undertones. This coin was purchased on Ebay in 2010 in an NGC MS65BN holder for $1320, and when it crossed into this collection it ended up a point lower at MS64BN. Typically that 1-point difference is hard to split hairs over, and I had to look hard to find a tiny nick on each side. I am not going to tell you where I found them because they are well-hidden and quite tiny! This will be our "Where's Waldo" coin! Well-struck with full star centers and bold denticles on both sides, but the color and luster are the real stars on this coin. Looks like M2.0; no tiny dash left of base in 1; plain rust lump on top of I in UNITED. Purchased on Ebay in 2010 as NGC MS65BN for $1320 and the NGC label remains with the coin; Furnace Run collection.
1855 Braided Hair half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN. This coin did not sticker at CAC, and I suspect it is because of one tiny nick in the right obverse field. But frankly I still consider this a PLUS coin because the color, strike, and eye appeal are so nice. Bold even luster on each side, highlighted by underlying maroon toning that is quite attractive. Very nice in hand. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12126; Furnace Run Collection.
1855 Braided Hair half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN. This coin did not sticker at CAC, and I suspect it is because of one tiny nick in the right obverse field. But frankly I still consider this a PLUS coin because the color, strike, and eye appeal are so nice. Bold even luster on each side, highlighted by underlying maroon toning that is quite attractive. Very nice in hand. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12126; Furnace Run Collection.
1855 Braided Hair half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN. This coin did not sticker at CAC, and I suspect it is because of one tiny nick in the right obverse field. But frankly I still consider this a PLUS coin because the color, strike, and eye appeal are so nice. Bold even luster on each side, highlighted by underlying maroon toning that is quite attractive. Very nice in hand. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12126; Furnace Run Collection.
1855 Braided Hair half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN. This coin did not sticker at CAC, and I suspect it is because of one tiny nick in the right obverse field. But frankly I still consider this a PLUS coin because the color, strike, and eye appeal are so nice. Bold even luster on each side, highlighted by underlying maroon toning that is quite attractive. Very nice in hand. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12126; Furnace Run Collection.
1855 Braided Hair half cent, R1. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN. This coin did not sticker at CAC, and I suspect it is because of one tiny nick in the right obverse field. But frankly I still consider this a PLUS coin because the color, strike, and eye appeal are so nice. Bold even luster on each side, highlighted by underlying maroon toning that is quite attractive. Very nice in hand. Ex-Shawn A. Yancey #12126; Furnace Run Collection.
1856 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64BN, CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! This coin was purchased from Barry Lame in 2011 as NGC MS65BN for $3500, but when it crossed into this collection it landed at PCGS MS64BN. I do agree with that grade, because a glass shows a tiny nick in the lower right field between the hair and stars, plus a very shallow planchet flaw inside the top of the wreath on the reverse. Color and condition-wise, this coin is certainly PLUS and well-deserving of the CAC certification. Golden chestnut brown with overflowing luster dripping from both sides. Sharply-struck early die state, M1.0 with perfect obverse with strong denticles, and a plain rust lump on top of I in UNITED on the reverse. Ex-Barry Lame as NGC MS65BN in 2011; Furnace Run collection.
1856 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64BN, CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! This coin was purchased from Barry Lame in 2011 as NGC MS65BN for $3500, but when it crossed into this collection it landed at PCGS MS64BN. I do agree with that grade, because a glass shows a tiny nick in the lower right field between the hair and stars, plus a very shallow planchet flaw inside the top of the wreath on the reverse. Color and condition-wise, this coin is certainly PLUS and well-deserving of the CAC certification. Golden chestnut brown with overflowing luster dripping from both sides. Sharply-struck early die state, M1.0 with perfect obverse with strong denticles, and a plain rust lump on top of I in UNITED on the reverse. Ex-Barry Lame as NGC MS65BN in 2011; Furnace Run collection.
1856 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64BN, CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! This coin was purchased from Barry Lame in 2011 as NGC MS65BN for $3500, but when it crossed into this collection it landed at PCGS MS64BN. I do agree with that grade, because a glass shows a tiny nick in the lower right field between the hair and stars, plus a very shallow planchet flaw inside the top of the wreath on the reverse. Color and condition-wise, this coin is certainly PLUS and well-deserving of the CAC certification. Golden chestnut brown with overflowing luster dripping from both sides. Sharply-struck early die state, M1.0 with perfect obverse with strong denticles, and a plain rust lump on top of I in UNITED on the reverse. Ex-Barry Lame as NGC MS65BN in 2011; Furnace Run collection.
1856 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64BN, CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! This coin was purchased from Barry Lame in 2011 as NGC MS65BN for $3500, but when it crossed into this collection it landed at PCGS MS64BN. I do agree with that grade, because a glass shows a tiny nick in the lower right field between the hair and stars, plus a very shallow planchet flaw inside the top of the wreath on the reverse. Color and condition-wise, this coin is certainly PLUS and well-deserving of the CAC certification. Golden chestnut brown with overflowing luster dripping from both sides. Sharply-struck early die state, M1.0 with perfect obverse with strong denticles, and a plain rust lump on top of I in UNITED on the reverse. Ex-Barry Lame as NGC MS65BN in 2011; Furnace Run collection.
1856 Braided Hair half cent, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64BN, CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! This coin was purchased from Barry Lame in 2011 as NGC MS65BN for $3500, but when it crossed into this collection it landed at PCGS MS64BN. I do agree with that grade, because a glass shows a tiny nick in the lower right field between the hair and stars, plus a very shallow planchet flaw inside the top of the wreath on the reverse. Color and condition-wise, this coin is certainly PLUS and well-deserving of the CAC certification. Golden chestnut brown with overflowing luster dripping from both sides. Sharply-struck early die state, M1.0 with perfect obverse with strong denticles, and a plain rust lump on top of I in UNITED on the reverse. Ex-Barry Lame as NGC MS65BN in 2011; Furnace Run collection.
1857 C1 Braided Hair half cent, the only variety, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! A well struck example with full denticles and clear star centers. Attractive chestnut brown color on both sides with plenty of underlying mint red. In fact the abundance of red on a "BN" coin is certainly why CAC considered this a premium example. Always sought after as the final date for half cent production, and this is certainly an excellent representative. Purchased on Ebay in 2017; Furnace Run Collection.
1857 C1 Braided Hair half cent, the only variety, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! A well struck example with full denticles and clear star centers. Attractive chestnut brown color on both sides with plenty of underlying mint red. In fact the abundance of red on a "BN" coin is certainly why CAC considered this a premium example. Always sought after as the final date for half cent production, and this is certainly an excellent representative. Purchased on Ebay in 2017; Furnace Run Collection.
1857 C1 Braided Hair half cent, the only variety, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! A well struck example with full denticles and clear star centers. Attractive chestnut brown color on both sides with plenty of underlying mint red. In fact the abundance of red on a "BN" coin is certainly why CAC considered this a premium example. Always sought after as the final date for half cent production, and this is certainly an excellent representative. Purchased on Ebay in 2017; Furnace Run Collection.
1857 C1 Braided Hair half cent, the only variety, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! A well struck example with full denticles and clear star centers. Attractive chestnut brown color on both sides with plenty of underlying mint red. In fact the abundance of red on a "BN" coin is certainly why CAC considered this a premium example. Always sought after as the final date for half cent production, and this is certainly an excellent representative. Purchased on Ebay in 2017; Furnace Run Collection.
1857 C1 Braided Hair half cent, the only variety, R2. This is the front-line example for the Furnace Run PCGS Registry Set of US half cents from 1793 to 1857 by Cohen Variety. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS65BN and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! A well struck example with full denticles and clear star centers. Attractive chestnut brown color on both sides with plenty of underlying mint red. In fact the abundance of red on a "BN" coin is certainly why CAC considered this a premium example. Always sought after as the final date for half cent production, and this is certainly an excellent representative. Purchased on Ebay in 2017; Furnace Run Collection.