1855 1/2C, RD MS64RD 认证号31329471, PCGS号1235

PCGS MS64RD CAC Heritage Auctions Description: 1855 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Red PCGS. CAC. Sole die pair for the issue. An uncommonly fresh coin with a mix of peach, bright orange, and rose hues. A great coin for a late-date half cent collection. Our EAC grade MS64. PCGS has graded just 29 finer Red examples (6/15). (NGC ID# 26YZ, Variety PCGS# 35335, Base PCGS# 1235)

Ron Guth

The 1855 Half Cent has the third highest mintage of the Braided Hair series.  It is a common coin in most grades, up to and including MS-64.  Gem Mint State examples are scarce but not rare.  Of all the dates in this series, the 1855 is the most common in full Red condition...by far.  PCGS has certified over two hundred Red examples, mostly in MS-64.  Thus, for type collectors, this is a go-to date for exceptional color and quality.

Both of the 5's in the date are slanted, which was typical of the 1850-1855 Half Cents.  In 1856 a new font with an upright 5 was used.

Only one die variety (Cohen 1) is known for this year.