1855 1/2C, BN PR(PCGS#1326)

1855 1/2C, BN PR (PCGS#1326)

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

详细说明: 1855 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5 as a Proof. Proof-64 BN (PCGS). Vivid cobalt blue and antique gold undertones backlight handsome autumn-brown (obverse) and steely-copper (reverse) patina for this wonderfully original specimen. Fully struck with broad, squared off rims and modest reflectivity evident in the fields as the coin dips into a light. While the Proof mintage of the 1855 half cent was undoubtedly higher than those achieved for the 1840s issues, these are still difficult to find. Perhaps 35 to 45 exist today in all grades, and interestingly these same dies were used to coin circulation strikes of the date, as well. An elegant Choice example of this issue, and one with impressive attributes to appease the eye. Provenance: From the Bill Barber Collection. PCGS Population: 9; 3 finer in this category (Proof-65 BN finest). PCGS# 1326. NGC ID: 26ZW. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.