1840 Proof Original Breen 1-A R6. PCGS graded Proof 58. Frosty medium chocolate brown fading to olive and steel in protected areas. Sharply struck and traces of the proof surface are apparent as you rotate the coin in the light. This piece saw very little circulation and the only marks are a couple very light rim bruises on the reverse. Comes with an ANACS photo certification to Jay Joe Rare Coins dated 8/18/1977.
Our grade is Proof-45+. The attribution and Carvin Goodridge provenance are noted on the PCGS label.
PCGS population 1; 7 finer (#1248).
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex GSNA, Kurt Krueger Auctions 6/11/1981:34 (lot ticket included).
The Carvin Goodridge Collection of Half Cents
