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1828 C-2 R1 12-Star Obverse MS63

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:999.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 USD and UP
1828 C-2 R1 12-Star Obverse MS63
1828 C-2 R1 12-Star Obverse MS63. Highly lustrous light chocolate brown blending to olive and bluish steel. The eye appeal of this half cent is exceptional. Virtually no contact marks or other distractions. The best identifying marks, and they are wholly inconsequential, are a tiny spot of darker toning nestled between the two lower-left points of star 10 and another of similar size under the right edge of the L in HALF. The fields display outstanding luster while providing a hint of reflectivity, all contributing to the outstanding eye appeal. E-MDS, Manley state 1.0 late or 2.0 early. The fine, irregular die line from star 7 to the ribbon is clear and faint die clashmarks are visible in the usual places on the reverse. The strike on the curls over the 28 and at the wreath ribbon is not quite full, as usual for this variety. Removed from a PCGS slab graded MS63BN (old green PCGS label included, #1150.63/9758272). A premium example of this popular "Redbook" variety. And it comes with a nice provenance.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.

Provenance: Ex William K. Raymond 2/1974-Richard Gross (the "Baltimore Collection") 2/14/1983 (as MS65, "an absolutely incredible coin")-Dr. Wallace Lee, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/25/2003:297.