JIM F. Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Does NGC have a census on the B-1 1857 proof half cent? Also does NGC currently denote this variety upon request? Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites
Member: Seasoned Veteran DWLange Posted August 18, 2020 Member: Seasoned Veteran Share Posted August 18, 2020 NGC does not use Breen numbers for the proof half cents. It was determined many years ago that his varieties represent die states that are not of general interest to collectors. Link to post Share on other sites
JIM F. Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) Perhaps that is true for some years. 1857 proof half cent Breen varieties B-1 and B-2, however, are due to 2 separate and unmistakable dies, and have nothing to do with die states. But if NGC doesn't attribute them, well, so be it. Edited August 18, 2020 by JIM F. Link to post Share on other sites
Crruisercharlie Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 5 hours ago, DWLange said: NGC does not use Breen numbers for the proof half cents. It was determined many years ago that his varieties represent die states that are not of general interest to collectors. I'm interested.. 😁 Link to post Share on other sites
