Popular Early Colonial Type

1652 Pine Tree Shilling PCGS/CAC VF35 (Small Planchet, 70.52 grs)

The history of early America can be told by many of these early colonial issues. A fascinating piece that is evenly worn and totally original, this coin is sure to please all types of collectors. As CAC no longer stickers Colonial coins, this is also a rare opportunity to acquire a CAC-approved example of this popular piece of early America. CAC approved for quality.

Scarce Colonial!

1786 New Jersey PCGS/CAC XF40 (Narrow Shield, Curved Plow Beam)

PCGS #45424. Delightfully smooth, chocolate colored planchet with bold remaining detail for the grade level. Wonderful eye appeal! CAC approved for quality.

Choice Colonial

1789 Mott Token PCGS/CAC MS62 (Thick Engrailed Edge)

Once believed to be America's first native trade token. This early die state with impressively smooth fields features a rounding of the obverse field is typical of this issue. is An unusually thick Mott token example with die crack extending from the left bottom of the clock. Tied for finest graded by PCGS with just one other coin. CAC approved for quality.

PCGS 30th Anniversary Label

1776 Continental Dollar $1 PCGS VF25 (CURENCY, Pewter, Retro OGH)

A nice, affordable example of this first dollar coin supposedly produced under the auspices of the Continental Congress.

Beautiful AU

1793 1/2c PCGS AU50 ex: D.L. Hansen

Lovely and well-preserved AU example. Light, even wear present across the reliefs. Smooth olive-brown surfaces show hints of original red patina and nice remaining luster. The Hansen Collection holds the finest known example for the date, a MS65BN.

Early Half Cent

1794 1/2c PCGS F12

Handsome example of this early half cent type coin with nice remaining details and pleasing dark chocolate surfaces.

Scarce Early Half Cent

1795 1/2c PCGS VF20 (Pole, LE) ex: D.L. Hansen

A delightfully smooth example of this popular early half cent issue. Bold detail and charming eye appeal. The number one set contains a MS62BN example for the date.

Scarce & Popular Variety

1804 1/2c PCGS F15 (Plain 4, Stems)

Popular collector date and draped bust half cent type coin.

1804 Crosslet 4 1/2c PCGS VF30 (No Stems, C-12)

PCGS #35173. Popular collector date and draped bust half cent type coin.

Lovely Early Half Cent

1805 1/2c NGC AU58 BN (Small 5, No Stems)

1808 1/2c NGC VG-08

Scarce Overdate Variety

1808/7 1/2c PCGS VF35 ex: D.L. Hansen

The number one set hosts a AU53 example of this overdate.

1835 1/2c NGC AU Details (Environmental Damage)

Choice Half Cent

1835 1/2c PCGS MS64 RD ex: D.L. Hansen

A scarce issue to find in full red! Beautiful red-orange fields glow with stunning luster. The Hansen Collection holds one of the three finest known examples for the date, a MS65RD.

1850 1/2c PCGS AU55

1851 1/2c NGC UNC Details (C-1, Environmental Damage)

Nice type coin.

Gem Type Coin

1851 1/2c PCGS MS66 BN

Wonderful gem! Handsome deep mahogany surfaces feature hints of original mint red highlighting the crisply struck design elements. Tied for finest known with BN color designation at PCGS.

1853 1/2c NGC MS64 BN (C-1)

Type coin.

Nice Type Coin

1853 1/2c PCGS MS64 RB ex: D.L. Hansen

Excellent braided hair half cent type coin with a sharp strike. Smooth deep brown surfaces with nice remaining orangey red tints highlighting the devices, especially present on the reverse. The primary set displays a MS65RB example for the date.

1854 1/2c PCGS UNC Details (Bent)

Nice type coin.

Gem Type Coin

1854 1/2c PCGS MS65 BN

Nice type coin.

1855 1/2c PCGS AU58

Nice type coin.

1855 1/2c PCGS/CAC MS64 BN

Nice type coin. CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.

Pretty Gem

1855 1/2c PCGS MS65 BN ex: D.L. Hansen

Satiny gem with radiant pink and plum tones. The Hansen Collection contains a MS66 example for the date.

Original Gem!

1855 1/2c PCGS/CAC MS66 BN

Superb gem type coin! Original, golden-brown surfaces are crisply struck and highlighted by tints of pale blue and pink. CAC approved for quality.

Spectacular Error

1795 PE, Punctuated Date 1/2c PCGS AU55 (C-4, Struck 5% Off Center) ex: D.L. Hansen

Punctuation die flaw between the 1 and 7 of the date plainly evident. The Hansen Collection is home to a MS61BN example for the date. Nice remaining red with frosty luster.

Beautiful Gem Proof

1840 1/2c PCGS Proof 65 BN (Restrike) ex: D.L. Hansen

Sharply struck gem! Seafoam green tints flash over smooth fields and remaining red highlights glossy devices. The number one set displays a finest known example for the date, a PR66RB.

Electric Toning!

1840 1/2c PCGS/CAC Proof 66 BN (Restrike) ex: D.L. Hansen

Beautifully preserved gem proof. Razor sharp strike and glossy brown surfaces that flash with neon tints of lime, indigo, and purple on both sides. CAC approved for quality. The Hansen Collection holds the finest known for the date, a PR64RB.

Scarce Restrike Proof

1842 1/2c PCGS/CAC Proof 66 BN (Restrike) ex: D.L. Hansen

Stunning high-end gem example! Bright tones of pink, violet, blue-green illuminate medium-brown, mirrored fields. The devices are glossy and show razor sharp definition. CAC approved for quality. The Hansen Collection holds the finest known example for the date, a PR66+BN.

Beautiful Rainbow Toning

1845 1/2c PCGS Proof 65 BN (Restrike)

Gorgeous rainbow tints in the fields with gorgeous nearly cameo fields. A beautiful gem with lovely eye appeal.