Half Cent denominated Hard Times token, HT-73, struck “for public convenience” in 1837 as the U. S. Mint had temporarily ceased production of the denomination. A popular Redbook variety, collected along with the U. S. Federal series, as well as part of the “Hard Times” series. An original Choice Uncirculated example, certified NGC MS-64BN. Pretty original surfaces, a medium Brown with steel blue toning highlights around the rim. Always a bit difficult to value & price as Uncirculated specimens while scarce are not really rare, however, they consistently sell at over $800 at auction (wholesale). Two recent sales in the grade at Heritage, a PCGS MS-64BN at $1,020 (August, 2022), an earlier sale of an NGC MS-64BN with important provenance at $1,320. Based upon that, my price seems reasonable.

NGC 4633537-003