1793 1/2C Cohen 3, BN MS(PCGS#35009)

1793 1/2C Cohen 3, BN MS (PCGS#35009)

August 2018 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Philadelphia, PA

详细说明: Lovely Choice AU 1793 Half Cent Popular One year Design Type 1793 Liberty Cap Half Cent. Head Left. C-3. Rarity-3. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. This is a breathtakingly beautiful example of the historic 1793 half cent. Boldly defined from a well centered impression, both sides exhibit a hard satin texture that is free of significant blemishes. Warmly patinated in medium autumn-brown, the reverse exhibits subtle pale gray overtones, while a streak of slightly deeper color that bisects the letter R in LIBERTY on the obverse helped us identify an earlier auction appearance. A delight to behold, and equally well suited for inclusion in a high quality type set or early copper cabinet. Authorized by the Act of April 2, 1792 at a weight of 132 grains, the weight for the half cent was changed to 104 grains by the Act of January 14, 1793 before actual coinage in the denomination had commenced. The present coin is about as nice as you are apt to find at the assigned grade; a plurality of examples of the date are porous throughout. The fact that the 1793 is the only Liberty Cap half cent with the portrait facing left virtually guarantees that this premium quality example will see spirited bidding at auction. EAC grade AU-55. Provenance: From the Collection of Thaddeus A. Tatum III. Earlier from Heritage's sale of the Fred Yee Collection, September 2012, lot 3361. PCGS# 35009. NGC ID: 2222. Click here for certification details from PCGS.