1804 1/2C Plain 4, Stems, BN (Regular Strike)
Series: Draped Bust Half Cents 1800-1808
PCGS MS64BN
- PCGS #:
- 1066
- Designer:
- Robert Scot
- Edge:
- Plain
- Diameter:
- 23.50 millimeters
- Weight:
- 5.44 grams
- Mintage:
- 1,055,312
- Mint:
- Philadelphia
- Metal:
- Copper
- Auction Record:
- $6,300 • AU55BN • 03-25-2020 • Stack's Bowers
Major Varieties
- 1804 1/2C Crosslet 4, Stems, BN
- 1804 1/2C Crosslet 4, Stems, RB
- 1804 1/2C Crosslet 4, Stems, RD
- 1804 1/2C Spiked Chin, BN
- 1804 1/2C Spiked Chin, RB
- 1804 1/2C Spiked Chin, RD
- 1804 1/2C Plain 4, Stems, BN
- 1804 1/2C Plain 4, Stems, RB
- 1804 1/2C Plain 4, Stems, RD
- 1804 1/2C Crosslet 4, No Stems, BN
- 1804 1/2C Crosslet 4, No Stems, RB
- 1804 1/2C Crosslet 4, No Stems, RD
- 1804 1/2C Plain 4, No Stems, BN
- 1804 1/2C Plain 4 No Stems, RB
- 1804 1/2C Plain 4 No Stems, RD
Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 50 |
| 60 or Better | 5 |
| 65 or Better | |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-8.5 |
| 60 or Better | R-9.7 |
| 65 or Better | R-10.1 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 2 / 18 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 3 / 18 |
| 65 or Better | 1 / 18 |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 2 / 18 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 3 / 18 |
| 65 or Better | 1 / 18 |
Condition Census What Is This?
| #1 MS61BN PCGS grade |
| #2 AU58 PCGS grade |
| #2 AU58 PCGS grade |
#4 AU55 PCGS grade
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#4 AU55 PCGS grade
(Cohen 11) ESM Collection
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| #4 AU55 PCGS grade |
| #7 AU53 PCGS grade |
| #7 AU53 PCGS grade |
| #9 AU50 PCGS grade |
| #9 AU50 PCGS grade |
The two most obvious differences on 1804 Half Cents relate to the 4 of the date. On some coins the horizontal crossbar of the 4 ends with a vertical crosslet; on others the 4 has no crosslet. The Plain 4 is slightly more common than the Crosslet 4.
The Plain 4 obverse is combined with two different reverse types: Stems at the base of the wreath and No Stems at the base of the wreath.
Only one die variety (Cohen 11) qualifies as the Plain 4, Stems variety.
Uncirculated examples of the 1804 Plain 4, Stems Half Cent are very rare, especially with even a trace of original red color. Low-end circulated examples can be found without too much difficulty, but high-end AU examples are quite scarce.