Lot 243
1856 Braided Hair Half Cent. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red and Brown. Nearly full red on both sides with just a bit of shading in the fields and on top of the devices. A few minor specks, and boldly struck by the dies. These are almost certainly the original proofs struck, as the same dies were used to strike the business strike coins of 1856. Furthermore, the fabric and style is very similar to the 1855 proof originals. An extremely rare coin that should find a happy home with a half cent specialist. Each star is sharp, and the devices remain quite crisp. A few stray hairlines can be found, but they are very light and serious.
The PCGS Population Report states that just 8 are graded in the various current recognized color permutations, with 4 graded higher as full gem. That makes this one of the nicest to survive.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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