1803 1/2C, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Draped Bust Half Cents 1800-1808

PCGS MS64+BN

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PCGS MS64BN

PCGS #:: 1060

Designer:: Robert Scot

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 23.50 millimeters

Weight:: 5.44 grams

Mintage:: 92,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Copper

Auction Record:: $49,350 • AU58+BN • 06-21-2017 • Stack's Bowers

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1803 1/2C, BN
1803 1/2C, RB

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	500	R-6.0	11 / 18 TIE	11 / 18 TIE
60 or Better	40	R-8.7	6 / 18 TIE	6 / 18 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 18	1 / 18

Survival Estimate
All Grades	500
60 or Better	40
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.0
60 or Better	R-8.7
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	11 / 18 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 18 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 18

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	11 / 18 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 18 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 18

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64BN PCGS grade
1	MS64BN PCGS grade
1	MS64BN estimated grade
1	MS64BN estimated grade
5	MS63BN PCGS grade
5	MS63BN PCGS grade	(Cohen 1) ESM Collection
5	MS63BN PCGS grade
5	MS63BN estimated grade
9	MS62BN PCGS grade
9	MS62BN PCGS grade

#1 MS64BN PCGS grade

#1 MS64BN estimated grade

#5 MS63BN PCGS grade

(Cohen 1) ESM Collection

#5 MS63BN PCGS grade

#5 MS63BN estimated grade

#9 MS62BN PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1803 Half Cent is a somewhat scarce date thanks to a relatively low mintage. It is not nearly as rare as the 1802 or nearly as common as the 1804, but is more akin to the 1800 or the 1807. Four die varieties comprise this date, only one of which is rare (Cohen 2). High grade examples are rare, especially with enough original color to earn the Red & Brown designation. Only a handful of Uncirculated examples are known and none are known in MS-65 or better.