Black Cat - Half Cent Type Set (1793-1857) 的钱币相册
CAC - Smooth rich brown surfaces show hints of violet and blue, and ample mint red still clings to the protected recesses of the devices, particularly on the reverse. Both sides display a swirling cartwheel luster when rotated in a light, which is RARE for an early copper, especially one that has toned to a BN designation. Crisply struck, all of Liberty’s hair curls and drapery folds are fully defined, as are the intricate leaf details on the wreath.
CAC - This Premium Gem proof is stunning. Walter Breen discussed this piece in his Half Cent Encyclopedia: "At least one has the same kind of fiery brilliance as the 1841's; I have not seen this piece recently enough to verify if it also has the peculiar edge of the 1840 coins on this stock [Ex Charles A. Cass, "Empire": 107.] Others are more subdued in color, even when mint red." Richard T. Coleman, Jr. has extended the provenance of this piece back to the 1895 Richard B. Winsor sale of the Chapman brothers. A hint of light brown that has formed on the fiery orange surfaces of this amazing piece. Ex: Donald G. Partrick Collection