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Images courtesy of Superior
Galleries
Significant examples:
NGC Proof-65
Brown. Ex – American Numismatic
Rarities, LLC’s “The Classics Sale,”
July 25, 2003
, Lot
98, "Original, Rarity-6", illustrated, sold for $5,520.00
"Proof-64" (illustrated above). Ex -
Superior Galleries New York ANA Sale, August 1-3, 2002, Lot 192,
illustrated, where it was described as follows: "1840. Original.
Breen 1-A Rarity-5+. Proof 64. Brilliant original mint red with a couple
swipes of steel brown toning on both sides, at least 85% of the red
remaining. There is a tiny speck of carbon in the field over star 1 and a
larger spot of extremely light carbon between stars 12 & 13. Otherwise
this piece is an outstanding gem. Weight 83.0 grains. Ex Richard B.
Winsor, S. H. & H. Chapman 1895:1047-E. A. Maust 1920-A. Maust (son)."
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"American Half Cents, The 'Little Half Sisters', Second
Edition", by Roger S. Cohen, Jr.
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
Relevant collector
organizations:
Early American Coppers Club
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