1809/6 Classic Head Half Cent. C-5. Rarity-1. 9/Inverted 9. MS-64 BN (PCGS). CAC.

1809/6 Classic Head Half Cent. C-5. Rarity-1. 9/Inverted 9. MS-64 BN (PCGS). CAC.，The beautiful glossy copper patina of this Mint State half cent also displays marbling of golden-brown at the lower left obverse border and throughout the reverse. The striking detail is sharp on most of the devices. Manley Die State 2.0, the rarest of the three known states. It is identifiable by virtual absence of the denticulation on both sides, yet with bold detail remaining on the design elements. Although several Mint State examples of this variety are known, the finest 1809 C-5 half cents available to most collectors grade AU. Among the highest graded at PCGS, this impressive piece would be a significant addition to any set.<p>A popular variety that was long thought to be an overdate, the 1809 C-5 half cent has since been reclassified as having the primary digit 9 in the date punched over an inverted 9. Remnants of the underdigit are clearly evident with the aid of a loupe.<p><p>，From the A.J. Vanderbilt Collection. Earlier from our (American Auction Associations/Bowers and Ruddys) Terrell Collection sale, May 1973, lot 107. Lot tag included.，