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1811 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.5 XF40 Uncertified. Die State 5 1811[1/2 C] C-1, B-1, Low R.4. Die State 5--E

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1811 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.5 XF40 Uncertified. Die State 5 1811[1/2 C] C-1, B-1, Low R.4. Die State 5--E
<B>1811<1/2 C> C-1, B-1, Low R.4. Die State 5--Environmental Damage--NCS. AU Details. XF40 EAC.</B></I> Wide date, star 13 centered; Berry centered below A2. <B>The Manley Plate Coin for Die State 5.</B></I> This is the "four-star" break, a highly desirable and important die state of the 1811 Cohen-1 Half Cent variety. The reverse, which was reused for Cohen-2, clearly shows numerous die striations and die scratches, and these are visible on all three of the high grade 1811 Half Cents in the Reiver Collection, both C-1 and C-2. See the 1811 C-2 in this sale for further discussion. This example has wonderful golden-brown and sea-green color on both sides. The reverse has a weak area at TED S, exactly opposite the massive obverse die break. A small oval depression between the base of D and S on the reverse will serve as a pedigree marker. In addition, light corrosion and verdigris is visible on both sides, but this is not of a serious nature. This terminal die state is actually much more plentiful than the two-star die state, and it is available in much higher grades, but remains a rare and highly desirable die state.<BR><I>Ex: Jim McGuigan (7/10/1984).</B></I> Envelope Included.