1855 C-1 R1. PCGS graded MS-64 Red Plus. Slightly faded mint red just starting to mellow from its original brilliance, 95% of the original lustrous red remaining. The only marks, and they are trivial, are some microscopic specks of darker toning at the date and a small toning spot in the dentils at UN. Otherwise this piece is flawless. A beautiful red gem. Our grade is MS65. PCGS population 1; the only Red example for the variety. The attribution and Davy provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Davy #55.1.11. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. Ex Gene Reale (privately) 6/6/1994 and previously from an Abe Kosoff sale as lot 490, envelope included. Categories: Selections from the Davy Collection of US Half Cents Part 2
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