A scarce and appealing 12 Stars variety, displaying warm, even chocolate-brown surfaces that are pleasing and fully original with rich satiny luster. The strike is sharp, with well-defined curls, bold stars, and a strong wreath on the reverse. Light contact marks consistent with the grade are present but do not detract from the coin’s wholesome […]

Rich chocolate-brown surfaces are accented by subtle traces of underlying mint color and attractive original patina. The strike is notably sharp throughout Liberty’s curls and the reverse wreath, while the surfaces remain remarkably smooth and problem-free. An appealing near-Mint representative of the short-lived Classic Head half cent series with excellent eye appeal and originality.

A sharp, even strike with lustrous golden-gray surfaces.

Strong detail with choice original toned surfaces.

A highly attractive Mint State example with rich, glowing orange-gold luster and a sharp, well-executed strike throughout. Liberty’s portrait is bold, and the reverse eagle shows excellent feather detail. Surfaces are clean for the grade, with only minor marks visible under magnification. A premium-quality example of this scarce early ‘type’ with excellent eye appeal. Just […]

Small Letters. Sharply struck with the center of each star and every minute detail fully rendered. The surfaces are nearly mark-free with satiny luster under lavender, gray, and blue toning. Wonderfully original and high-end for the grade.

CAC. An attractive, well-preserved example of this desirable Small Letters variety. Lightly toned silver-white surfaces display pleasing original luster with strong cartwheel effect. Sharply detailed throughout, with crisp definition in Liberty’s portrait, stars, and drapery, complemented by a boldly struck eagle and shield on the reverse. Only minimal contact marks are present, consistent with the […]

Small Letters. Light, even silver-gray toning blankets both sides, with traces of underlying luster and peripheral gold and blue toning. Strong detail remains in Liberty’s hair and the reverse eagle, and surfaces are clean and problem-free.

Original, Cohen 1.  A rare early Proof striking with an estimated 12 coins known.  This lightly circulated example displays deep, original chocolate-brown color and strong detail.  Liberty’s portrait is sharply rendered, with crisp star detail and finely defined hair curls. The reverse wreath and lettering are bold and precise, displaying the meticulous preparation typical of […]