1806 C-1 R1 Stemless Wreath VF25. Triple Struck Reverse, Obverse Brockage Maker, Incomplete Planchet. Sharpness VF35 but the coin was lightly cleaned and retoned an attractive glossy chocolate brown with overtones of light bluish steel. There are a few light contact marks on both sides but most of the surface distractions are the result of an incomplete planchet. The planchet is thin and wavy near the rim on the right side of the obverse and on the opposing areas on the reverse with the deepest void at AME. It appears this planchet was cut a bit too close to the end of a planchet strip where the thickness was not up to standard. In addition, the reverse shows clear evidence of having been struck at least three times, especially on the left half of the wreath and most of HALF CENT. There is no trace of more than one strike on the obverse, but that side does show some minor swelling that suggests it was struck against a new blank planchet creating an obverse brockage. The stemless wreath feature is obvious. Weight 81.4 grains, a bit lighter than the 84.0 grain standard, which you would expect for an incomplete planchet. Davy #06.1.21.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex 1998 EAC Sale, lot 61.
Selections from the Davy Collection of US Half Cents Part 2
