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Mistakes made by the U.S. Mint on some packaging for 2023 collector products are being corrected, and the record sale of a Washington quarter dollar-Sacagawea dollar mule continues to inspire attention.
An 1810 Classic Head half cent that has an extensive pedigree among top collectors was sold for $40,800 in Heritage's sale following the January 2024 FUN convention.
Any amount of original red color is desirable on 19th century half cents, and a quality red and brown coin can excite bidders, as two examples recently proved in a Heritage sale of the Garrison Collection.
The U.S. Mint's first mintage of half cents was in 1793, and an example graded About Uncirculated 55 by PCGS brought $52,800 in Heritage's sale at the Florida United Numismatists show.