1809 C-4 R2 Repunched 0 in Date VF30+. Small 0 inside Larger 0 in Date. Attractive light olive brown and chocolate with slightly lighter steel brown toning on the upper right of the reverse from a too-vigorous brushing in that area. Very nice for the grade, close to VF35. The best identifying mark is a dull, light rim nick above star 8. MDS, Manley state 1.0. The dies are starting to show fine radial flowlines but the small 0 inside the normal 0 in the date is sharp. The always-present die hub flaw across the neck into the hair right of the Y is strong. Davy #09.4.11.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:266.
Selections from the Davy Collection of US Half Cents Part 2
