Oak Hill Collection of Red and Red-Brown Half Cents Coin Album
1803 C-1 M 3.0 FDS 3 PCGS MS64RB EAC Grade MS63 CAC Green Choice lustrous mint red and light brown surfaces. Late die state (M3.0) with two reverse die breaks-one from the rim through the left side of the first "T" in STATES, through both wreath branches to the rim between "AM" of AMERICA and the second crack between "LF" of HALF, down through the base of "L," passing through "EN" of CENT, the lowest leaves of the left branch, and "N" in UNITED to the rim. Among the three or four finest known examples of the variety. Third highest graded example of the variety following the PCGS MS64+BN from the Pogue Collection and PCGS MS66RB currently residing in the High Desert Collection. It is one of only two red-brown examples graded. Alto Collection (Stack's, 10/1991), lot 503; James R. McGuigan 03/10/2022; McGuigan Estate; Heritage 2022 August US Coins Signature® Auction #1348, 08/28/2022, lot 3054; Bruce Gimelson (The Garrison Collection); 2024 January FUN US Coins Signature® Auction #1371 01/10/2024 Lot 3045; Michael Spurlock
1803 C-1 M 3.0 FDS 3 PCGS MS64RB EAC Grade MS63 CAC Green Choice lustrous mint red and light brown surfaces. Late die state (M3.0) with two reverse die breaks-one from the rim through the left side of the first "T" in STATES, through both wreath branches to the rim between "AM" of AMERICA and the second crack between "LF" of HALF, down through the base of "L," passing through "EN" of CENT, the lowest leaves of the left branch, and "N" in UNITED to the rim. Among the three or four finest known examples of the variety. Third highest graded example of the variety following the PCGS MS64+BN from the Pogue Collection and PCGS MS66RB currently residing in the High Desert Collection. It is one of only two red-brown examples graded. Alto Collection (Stack's, 10/1991), lot 503; James R. McGuigan 03/10/2022; McGuigan Estate; Heritage 2022 August US Coins Signature® Auction #1348, 08/28/2022, lot 3054; Bruce Gimelson (The Garrison Collection); 2024 January FUN US Coins Signature® Auction #1371 01/10/2024 Lot 3045; Michael Spurlock
1803 C-1 M 3.0 FDS 3 PCGS MS64RB EAC Grade MS63 CAC Green Choice lustrous mint red and light brown surfaces. Late die state (M3.0) with two reverse die breaks-one from the rim through the left side of the first "T" in STATES, through both wreath branches to the rim between "AM" of AMERICA and the second crack between "LF" of HALF, down through the base of "L," passing through "EN" of CENT, the lowest leaves of the left branch, and "N" in UNITED to the rim. Among the three or four finest known examples of the variety. Third highest graded example of the variety following the PCGS MS64+BN from the Pogue Collection and PCGS MS66RB currently residing in the High Desert Collection. It is one of only two red-brown examples graded. Alto Collection (Stack's, 10/1991), lot 503; James R. McGuigan 03/10/2022; McGuigan Estate; Heritage 2022 August US Coins Signature® Auction #1348, 08/28/2022, lot 3054; Bruce Gimelson (The Garrison Collection); 2024 January FUN US Coins Signature® Auction #1371 01/10/2024 Lot 3045; Michael Spurlock
1835 C-1 M 1.0 FDS 1 PCGS MS65RD EAC Grade MS64 CAC Green PCGS Pop 7-0 Sharply defined Gem has frosty luster and fiery orange mint color with slightly mellowing to light brown on the reverse. A few trivial spots are evident, especially at the U in UNITED.Early die state (M1.0) with light obverse clash marks. Ex: Paul Arthur Norris; Thomas D. Reynolds (5/1997); James R. McGuigan 03/10/2022; McGuigan Estate; Heritage 2022 August US Coins Signature® Auction #1348, 08/28/2022, lot 3106; Michael Spurlock
1835 C-1 M 1.0 FDS 1 PCGS MS65RD EAC Grade MS64 CAC Green PCGS Pop 7-0 Sharply defined Gem has frosty luster and fiery orange mint color with slightly mellowing to light brown on the reverse. A few trivial spots are evident, especially at the U in UNITED.Early die state (M1.0) with light obverse clash marks. Ex: Paul Arthur Norris; Thomas D. Reynolds (5/1997); James R. McGuigan 03/10/2022; McGuigan Estate; Heritage 2022 August US Coins Signature® Auction #1348, 08/28/2022, lot 3106; Michael Spurlock
1835 C-1 M 1.0 FDS 1 PCGS MS65RD EAC Grade MS64 CAC Green PCGS Pop 7-0 Sharply defined Gem has frosty luster and fiery orange mint color with slightly mellowing to light brown on the reverse. A few trivial spots are evident, especially at the U in UNITED.Early die state (M1.0) with light obverse clash marks. Ex: Paul Arthur Norris; Thomas D. Reynolds (5/1997); James R. McGuigan 03/10/2022; McGuigan Estate; Heritage 2022 August US Coins Signature® Auction #1348, 08/28/2022, lot 3106; Michael Spurlock
1855 C-1 PCGS MS66RD EAC Grade MS65 The single highest-graded 1855 half cent at either service. PCGS has graded three half cents as MS66RD and NGC has graded one half cent as MS66RD. Premium Gem with vivid rose-red color to both sides. Both the obverse and reverse show typical softness in isolated areas around the borders. The obverse has sharp star definition with most showing at least partial radial lines, and many close to full. The central design elements exhibit razor sharp definition, and the surfaces are frosty. 2021 Stack's Bowers The Spring 2022 Auction - Session 3 - Rarities Night 04/05/2021 Lot 3006; Great Collections 08/29/2021 Lot 1032227; Rare Coin Wholesalers (Michael Contursi) 05/03/2024; Michael Spurlock
1855 C-1 PCGS MS66RD EAC Grade MS65 The single highest-graded 1855 half cent at either service. PCGS has graded three half cents as MS66RD and NGC has graded one half cent as MS66RD. Premium Gem with vivid rose-red color to both sides. Both the obverse and reverse show typical softness in isolated areas around the borders. The obverse has sharp star definition with most showing at least partial radial lines, and many close to full. The central design elements exhibit razor sharp definition, and the surfaces are frosty. 2021 Stack's Bowers The Spring 2022 Auction - Session 3 - Rarities Night 04/05/2021 Lot 3006; Great Collections 08/29/2021 Lot 1032227; Rare Coin Wholesalers (Michael Contursi) 05/03/2024; Michael Spurlock
1855 C-1 PCGS MS66RD EAC Grade MS65 The single highest-graded 1855 half cent at either service. PCGS has graded three half cents as MS66RD and NGC has graded one half cent as MS66RD. Premium Gem with vivid rose-red color to both sides. Both the obverse and reverse show typical softness in isolated areas around the borders. The obverse has sharp star definition with most showing at least partial radial lines, and many close to full. The central design elements exhibit razor sharp definition, and the surfaces are frosty. 2021 Stack's Bowers The Spring 2022 Auction - Session 3 - Rarities Night 04/05/2021 Lot 3006; Great Collections 08/29/2021 Lot 1032227; Rare Coin Wholesalers (Michael Contursi) 05/03/2024; Michael Spurlock