Pre-1917 Proof
Coins
Presents:
1855 Half Cent
NGC Proof-64 Brown
Proof mintage = 40
Business strike mintage = 56,500
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A fine example of a Proof half
cent! A tiny original mintage of 40 pieces, which you could easily hold in
one hand. The coin itself is a fairly even brown color, though under a
light source it will show off some very pretty greens and pinks. Adding to
the appeal of this coin is a relatively low business strike mintage of
56,500 pieces, although a fair number of Uncirculated specimens survived.
There is a wide gap in quality between the business strikes of the year
and the Proofs. Business strikes from 1855 almost universally show
weakness around the periphery, in the form of weak and mushy denticles and
poor detailing within the stars. On the other hand, the Proofs of 1855
show sharp detailing throughout. Only one die was used to make the Proof
half cents this year so there are no varieties.
Priced at $4200.00 Questions or comments? Info@pre1917proofs.com Return to Pre-1917 Proof Coins Home Page
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