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1826 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1 MS60. Die State 3. Die lines 1826[1/2 C] C-1, B-1, R.1. Die State 3. MS65 B

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1826 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1 MS60. Die State 3. Die lines 1826[1/2 C] C-1, B-1, R.1. Die State 3. MS65 B
<B>1826<1/2 C> C-1, B-1, R.1. Die State 3. MS65 Brown NGC. MS60 EAC.</B></I> Die lines right of 6; High leaf beyond S. <B>The Manley Plate Coin for State 3.</B></I> A relatively early die state with a crack from the border to star 1 and the bust, branching up to stars 2 and 3. Die lines above Liberty's head, as well as recutting on star 7, are both clearly visible. This common variety is also a mysterious one. The criss-cross die file lines right of the date have been a source of fascination for collectors over many years. Roger Cohen stated that "the reason for these marks can only be guessed as the removal of an extra numeral or star from the die." It is this suggestion that has remained foremost in collectors' minds for the past couple decades, until Ron Manley ventured out on shaky ground and actually suggested that these criss-cross lines cover up a stray "A" punch that would have otherwise been used for the reverse die. Earlier, this cataloger was of the opinion that these lines cover up a stray 6. After reading the opinion of Ron Manley, and studying this remarkable coin, I am ready to join him on that not-so-shaky ground.<BR> This is an absolutely spectacular example with frosty luster and intermingled tan, brown, and olive color. Faded traces of original mint color remain on the reverse. A planchet flaw at the base of ME serves as an important pedigree identifier. Although the left side stars are flat, virtually all of the remaining details are bold and sharply rendered. Even though this is the most plentiful 1826 variety, and the only one that can be found in Mint State, it remains quite rare in such grades. The reverse is rotated about 15 degrees clockwise. Breen Die State IV, early.<BR><I>Ex: J.J. Teaparty (6/23/1986).</B></I> Envelope Included.