A magnificent gem proof half cent! Estimates do not exceed 20 proof examples known and of these only nine 1849 Small Date half cents are identified as Original issues. Incredibly appealing, the rich chocolate brown mirrors are nicely reflective and feature touches of golden-orange and blue tints on both sides. Razor sharp in detail with only a few wispy hair lines and a minor mint made fleck in the right obverse fields holding back the grade but in no way impeding the strong visual appeal. A standout piece worthy of the advanced specialist! - Braided Hair Half Cent
