The 1943 bronze Lincoln cent, graded Extra Fine by PCGS, was acquired from a family that held it unverified since the early 1960s.
The restrike version variety of the 1841 Proof Half Cent is of the Braided Hair design on the obverse (with a massive die crack) and tiny berries on the reverse. There are also some other reverse diagnostics to tell it apart from the original. The mintage was composed of just 16 coins which is on the lower end for the series but since supposedly all were recovered this is still considered an early type coin.
Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is portrayed with hair tied in a bun, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called braided hair style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear continuously around the periphery with the date at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery surround a wreath framing the words HALF CENT. The wreath is tied by a bow at the bottom.
Catalog Information
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