1809/6 1/2C 9 over Inverted 9, BN MS(PCGS#1126)

1809/6 1/2C 9 over Inverted 9, BN MS (PCGS#1126)

August 2011 Chicago ANA - Rarities Night

详细说明: 1809/"6" Classic Half Cent. C-5, B-5. Rarity-1. Manley Die State 1.0. 9/Inverted 9. MS-65 BN (PCGS). CAC. OGH. Although popularly known as an 1809/6 overdate, the underdigit on this variety actually appears to be an inverted 9. In either case, the 1809 C-5 is an eagerly sought variety among early copper specialists, especially since the blunder is quite bold when observed with the aid of a loupe. While not a major rarity in an absolute sense, this variety is rarely seen in the finer Mint State grades and, in fact, the present example is the single finest certified at PCGS. Beautiful glossy textured surfaces are veiled in a blend of copper-brown, steel-brown and autumn-orange colors, isolated peripheral areas also revealing faded pinkish-rose color. Well struck and overall sharp, there are no significant abrasions, just a couple of minor carbon flecks on the obverse between stars 6 and 7 and on the reverse at the top of the letter I in AMERICA. Certainly high in the Condition Census for the 1809 C-5 die pairing, and a coin that would do justice to the finest collection.<br />