Lot 319
1826 C-1 R1 VF20. Uniface Obverse. Sharpness EF40 but there is a deep dig over the 8 in the date and a smaller one at the top of star 3. Otherwise this piece is smooth and attractive. Glossy steel brown and chocolate with frosty lighter brown toning covering the protected areas. The obverse is normal while the reverse is very blurry thanks to a uniface strike. Apparently two planchets were placed into the press at the same time creating a uniface impression on each. Virtually identical to the 1809 C-6 with a uniface reverse offered earlier in this sale. The blurry image suggests a wreath design while the "blank" side of the 1809 uniface reverse had a very faint image of Ms Liberty. Breen was unaware of any half cent with a uniface obverse and only the single 1809 with the uniface reverse. A great rarity and a perfect mate for the 1809. Weight 86.0 grains, which is a bit heavy based on the 84.0 grain standard. MDS, Manley state 3.0. Davy #26.1.6.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Mike Packard 5/11/90.
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