1842 BRAIDED HAIR 1/2C, RESTRIKE PCGS PR65 Red Brown

Gem Proof 1842 Braided Hair half cent, First Restrike with the Reverse of 1856, certified PR65 Red and Brown. The coin is described as nearly full red and carries the Naftzger pedigree, a name of considerable importance in American copper collecting. Estimated original production is only 20 pieces, and just one coin is listed higher. Restrike half cents occupy a specialized corner of numismatics, combining rarity, proof manufacture, and later Mint activity tied to collector demand. This example offers strong color, premium provenance, and a high-grade presentation of a scarce copper proof.