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1856 C-1 R2 MS64 Prooflike

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:299.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 USD and UP
1856 C-1 R2 MS64 Prooflike
1856 C-1 R2 MS64 Prooflike. Very impressive bright original mint red fading to light steel brown on the highpoints, at least two-thirds of the mint color remaining. Close to gem but there are a few small, very shallow low spots on the cheek just left of the ear caused by a bit of debris (grease?) on the die. The best identifying marks are a tiny spot of darker toning close before the eye and another in the dentils under the tip of the wreath stem. None of these marks is at all distracting and this piece offers exceptional eye appeal. E-MDS, Manley state 2.0 early. The fields are prooflike with rather nice mirrors on both sides thanks to a fresh die polishing and there is a fine die line tangent to the leaf under ES in STATES. A premium half cent. Noyes photo #74351.
Estimated Value $600-UP.

Provenance: Ex Tom Reynolds 10/27/2000.