Lot 423
Blank Planchet for a Half Cent, Type II, PCGS graded MS61 Brown. Frosty chocolate and olive brown. The only defects are a shallow planchet flake or void on one side and the usual collection of microscopic planchet imperfections that smooth out when the planchet is struck by the dies. The planchet has upset rims and the edge is double flanged (Type II). The diameter exactly matches that of the half cents of 1803-1836 (which have a 23.0 millimeter diameter that is very slightly larger than the later 1849-1857 half cents), but the weight is a bit hefty (92.0 grains versus the 84.0-grain standard). Since the weights tended to vary quite a bit on these, it is reasonable to conclude this planchet was intended for one of those 1803-1836 half cents. A very nice example, and it comes with an equally nice provenance. The "Mint Error" and "Type II" information is noted on the PCGS label. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP
Ex Don Valenziano 4/7/2000-The Davy Collection, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/4/2011:455.
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