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The Collectors' Auction 2012
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1853 (C-1) NGC MS-65 RB CAC. 1853 (C-1) NGC MS-65 RB CAC.
Lot Title: 1853 (C-1) NGC MS-65 RB CAC.
Description: By no measure would the 1853 half-cent be considered a recognizable key in the series, with examples abundant in any grade, including mint-state. Indeed, at most lower circulated grades, the issue might be perceived as unexciting, uncool, undesirable -- yes, even unwanted. That being said, a special and serious exception must be made when an example comes onto the market looking this incredibly nice. If there is a prettier coronet half-cent on the market today, please consign it to me immediately so that it, too, can earn the Scotsman Cataloger's Choice award. This impossibly beautiful trophy offers subtly complex multi-faceted toning comprised of brilliant cosmic-blue panels adorned by shimmering brick-red portions of original mint color. The effect can be neither explained nor understood adequately without putting the coin in your hand and enjoying the exquisite bending of shimmering light as the coin is tilted to and fro. As one demands of an NGC MS-65(RB) grade, the details are endlessly well defined, with virtually perfect hair definition flowing over and around Liberty's ear, while every single star pops up off the field in full relief. You have to see it to believe it, and then believing will make you a willing bidder. (PCGS# 035328)
Low Estimate: $2,000.00
High Estimate: $2,500.00
Lot Status: Bidding has been closed for this lot.
Hammered Price: $1,850.00
Price Realized: $2,127.50
1853 (C-1) NGC MS-65 RB CAC.
1853 (C-1) NGC MS-65 RB CAC.

Price history for items of the same classification:
Lot #AuctionCurrent Bid or Hammer PriceDescription
211The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012$475.00
1853 (C-1) NGC MS-64+ BN CAC.
Really well struck, the stars actually show good details even at their centers, but they are technically not quite 100% fully brought up. Central motifs are very well defined. This coin exhibits...
209The Collectors' Auction 2010 on 10/15/2010$425.00
1853 MS-60, 1856 AU/altered surfaces, and 1857 AU.
Details are quite strong for all of these late-date half-cents, with all displaying brown patina. Dates are given as follows: 1853 C-1 (Ms-60/minor rim damage/reverse lightly cleaned), 1856...
264The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010$310.00
1853(C-1, R.1) PCGS MS-62BN.
While circulated coins with rub sometimes get into MS-62 slabs, others like this are sharply struck and given very decent luster, yet are relegated to the same grade. Go figure! Granted it is a...
110The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010$330.00
1853 MS-60, 1856 AU/altered surfaces, and 1857 AU.
A small group of late-date half-cents, listed as follows: 1853 (C-1) AU/minor rim damage/reverse cleaned, 1856 AU/polished/reverse corroded, and 1857 (C-1) XF/reverse cleaned/reverse verdigris. Three...
201The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007$130.00
1853 C-1 AU-55.
This is a well-struck specimen with mottled color and just a couple of light spots. The rims and surfaces are free of dings or abrasions.
202The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007$475.00
1853 MS-64.
Wow, what a nice coin. That will be your first thought upon viewing this half vent. The color is a perfect glossy brown with red highlights. The piece is virtually mark free, and the strike is very...
223The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006$360.00
1853 C-1 NGC MS-64 BN.
Rich Mahogany is the color of this extraordinary Half Cent. There are very few marks detectable. This piece would make a fine addition to a high grade type set.

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