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1842 First Restrike Proof Breen 1-B R6+ PCGS graded PR65 Red & Brown

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:6,000.00 USD Estimated At:12,000.00 USD and UP
1842 First Restrike Proof Breen 1-B R6+ PCGS graded PR65 Red & Brown
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1842 First Restrike Proof Breen 1-B R6+ PCGS graded PR65 Red & Brown. Reverse of 1856. Mellowed mint red delicately fading to light bluish steel brown. The fields are very reflective with deep mirrors on both sides. Apparently both sides, especially the reverse, were repolished to deepen the mirrors before striking this piece. There are a few very faint hairlines in the obverse fields and a microscopic rim nick at star 9. A gorgeous, very impressive proof half cent. Our grade is Proof-65+, the plus for the enhanced reflectivity. Weight 77.7 grains, apparently Breens Series III. There is a wire rim from star 4 to star 10 and a similar wire rim over STATES OF AMERICA. Noyes photo #10253. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 66+RB. PCGS #35355 . Estimated Value 12,000 - UP
Ex Martin F. Kortjohn, Stacks 10/19/1979:582 3,500-R. E. Ted Naftzger, Jr., Stacks Auction 89 7/7/1989:1518-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/26/2014:160.