1835 1/2C, BN MS(PCGS#1168)

June 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3010

Grade

MS65BN

Price

2,074

Lot Description

Manley Die State 2.0, Fuhrman Die State 2. Handsome premium Gem surfaces retain plenty of vivid mint color in warm reddish-apricot, especially the reverse. Lightly and attractively toned, as well, we note blushes of iridescent steel-blue to dominant antique copper brown patina. Frosty surfaces are expertly preserved and show neither detracting carbon nor grade limiting marks. Fully struck with eye appeal to spare. Likely from the Elmer Sears hoard discovered circa 1935, which included numerous Mint State 1835 C-1 half cents, many with considerable mint red color remaining. If so, this is certainly one of the finer examples from that group, and it is a coin that will please even the most discerning type collector or early copper enthusiast.