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1831 1/2 C --Impaired Proof, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Original. B-1, C-1, High R.6. In his Half Cent Encyclopedia, Walter Breen listed 21 different circulation strike examples along with nine proofs. We believe that these 30 citations represent about 25 different coins. For many years, the 1831 half cent was considered to be a proof-only issue. Today, however, the consensus of opinion suggests that a small quantity were produced with the intention of entering circulation. Proofs were also coined, including two different restrikes produced in the 1850s or possibly later. This example has pleasing medium reddish-brown and olive coloration. The surfaces are typical of a lightly circulated half cent from this era, having some minor imperfections. If you have been searching for an example of this issue for your collection, the present sale provides a remarkable bidding opportunity. EAC 12.
From The Steve Glenn Collection. (PCGS# 1186)
Auction 404 | Lot: 230 | Apr 29, 2006

Sold For: $18,400.00
1831 1/2 C Impaired Proof, Corroded, NCS (VF30 Corroded). Original. B-1, C-1, High R.6. This specimen is very similar in grade and quality to the Dr. Montgomery example, which we sold in our 1997 ANA auction; however, these are two different coins. In his Half Cent Encyclopedia, Walter Breen listed 21 different circulation strike examples along with nine proofs. We believe that these 30 citations represent about 25 different coins. For many years, the 1831 half cent was considered to be a proof-only issue. Today, however, the consensus of opinion suggests that a small quantity were produced with the intention of entering circulation. Proofs were also coined, including two different restrikes produced in the 1850s or possibly later. This example has pleasing light brown and olive coloration with a small area of deep red patina in the left obverse field. Very light verdigris is present around certain of the reverse letters, and we believe that this could easily be removed with a little patience. The surfaces are typical of a lightly circulated half cent from this era, having just the slightest imperfections. If you have been searching for an example of this issue for your collection, the present sale provides a remarkable bidding opportunity.
From The Paulsboro Collection, Part Three. (PCGS# 1186)
Auction 352 | Lot: 5065 | Aug 21, 2004

Sold For: $13,800.00
1831 1/2 C Impaired Proof, Improperly Cleaned, NCS. B-1, C-1. R.7 as a proof, High R.6 as a business strike. The rare Original variety that has the right side of the second S in STATES aligned with a leaf tip. A medium golden-brown example with XF sharpness and slightly glossy fields, which are occasionally faintly granular. A handling mark and a couple of pinprick abrasions are close to the R in AMERICA. An affordable opportunity to acquire a desirable die variety of this rare date. (PCGS# 1186)
Auction 358 | Lot: 5075 | Nov 6, 2004

Sold For: $10,350.00
1836 1/2 C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Proof. (PCGS# 1207)
Auction 1124 | Lot: 1007 | May 3, 2009

Sold For: $4,312.50
1852 1/2 C First Restrike, Small Berries--Environmental Damage--NCS. Proof. (PCGS# 1317)
Auction 1127 | Lot: 61 | Jul 12, 2009

Sold For: $3,220.00
1834 1/2 C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. C-1. The coin is a Business Strike, PCGS #1165, Not Proof. NGC Census: (0/5). PCGS Population (0/6). Mintage: 20. (#1201) (PCGS# 1201)
Auction 68063 | Lot: 63019 | Jun 15, 2008

Sold For: $57.00

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