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1803 1/2 C C-3, B-3, R.1 AU55 Uncertified. Die State 3 1803[1/2 C] C-3, B-3, R.1. Die State 3. MS61

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1803 1/2 C C-3, B-3, R.1 AU55 Uncertified. Die State 3 1803[1/2 C] C-3, B-3, R.1. Die State 3. MS61
<B>1803<1/2 C> C-3, B-3, R.1. Die State 3. MS61 Brown NGC. AU55 EAC.</B></I> Wide date, 03 distant; Close fraction, 00 joined. <B>This is the Manley Plate Coin for Die State 3 in that reference.</B></I> The obverse has heavy clash marks and die file lines. A slight bulge has formed over 18 in the date. The faintest traces of an obverse die crack from the border to hair ribbon can be seen with microscopic examination. The reverse is cracked through the right arm of the second T in STATES and on to the top leaf in the left branch, and on to F in HALF and the adjacent leaf. The surfaces are lustrous dark olive with hints of reddish color. The upper obverse has lighter golden-brown, faded from original mint color. A tiny mark below the top right terminal leaf pair is the only pedigree marker of any significance; it would otherwise not be worthy of mention. Any 1803 Half Cent in Mint State, or even close to Mint State, is an extremely important item for specialists in the series. A remarkable opportunity.<BR><I>Ex: Wayte Raymond (11/1947), lot 21; Harold Bareford; William Bareford (5/25/1984).</B></I> Envelope Included.