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Images courtesy of Ira
& Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.
Varieties:
13 Stars
Cohen 1 - Scarce
Cohen 3 - Very Common
12 Stars
Cohen 2 - Common
Notes:
The finest "13 Stars" Brown examples graded by PCGS
are 11 MS-65BN's.
The finest "13 Stars" Red-Brown examples graded by PCGS
are 4 MS-65RB's.
The finest "13 Stars" Red example graded by PCGS is a single
MS-65RD.
The finest "12 Stars" Brown example graded by PCGS is a single
MS-65BN.
The finest "12 Stars" Red-Brown examples graded by PCGS are 2
MS-64RB's.
Significant examples:
See individual varieties
Recent appearances:
See individual varieties
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"American Half Cents - The 'Little Half Sisters' (Second
Edition)" by Roger S. Cohen, Jr.
"Walter
Breen's Encyclopedia of United States Half Cents 1793-1857" by
Walter Breen (purchase a copy by clicking on the title)
"The PCGS Population
Report, October 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
Related collector
organizations:
Early American Coppers Club
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