1804 1/2C Crosslet 4, Stems, BN (Regular Strike)
Series: Draped Bust Half Cents 1800-1808
PCGS MS66BN
- PCGS #:
- 1069
- Designer:
- Robert Scot
- Edge:
- Plain
- Diameter:
- 23.50 millimeters
- Weight:
- 5.44 grams
- Mintage:
- 1,055,312
- Mint:
- Philadelphia
- Metal:
- Copper
- Auction Record:
- $66,125 • F12 • 09-14-2008 • Goldberg Auctioneers
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
Die Varieties
- 1804 1/2C C-1, Crosslet 4, Stems, BN
- 1804 1/2C C-2, Crosslet 4, Stems, BN
- 1804 1/2C C-2 Crosslet 4 Stems, RB
- 1804 1/2C C-2 Crosslet 4 Stems, RD
- 1804 1/2C C-3, Crosslet 4, Stems, BN
- 1804 1/2C C-4, Crosslet 4, Stems, BN
- 1804 1/2C C-9, Crosslet 4, Stems, BN
- 1804 1/2C C-9 Crosslet 4 Stems, RB
- 1804 1/2C C-9 Crosslet 4 Stems, RD
- 1804 1/2C C-10, Crosslet 4, Stems, BN
- 1804 1/2C C-10 Crosslet 4 Stems, RB
Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 300 |
| 60 or Better | 40 |
| 65 or Better | 3 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-6.4 |
| 60 or Better | R-8.7 |
| 65 or Better | R-9.8 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 6 / 18 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 6 / 18 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 3 / 18 TIE |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 6 / 18 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 6 / 18 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 3 / 18 TIE |
Condition Census What Is This?
#1 MS65+BN PCGS grade
Jon G. Hanson, sold privately at the 1979 A.N.A. Convention - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 04.9.4) - Goldbergs 1/2014:71, $28,750 |
#1 MS65+BN PCGS grade
Stack's, sold privately - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 04.9.1) - Goldbergs 1/2014:70, $28,750 |
#1 MS65+BN PCGS grade
Cardinal Collection - Legend Numismatics - Red Headed Copper Collection - Heritage 8/2018:5020, $14,400 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 3/2019:5 |
#4 MS65BN PCGS grade
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#4 MS65BN PCGS grade
Legend Rare Coin Auctions 5/2017:92, $16,000 |
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#4 MS65BN estimated grade
Aspen Collection - Heritage 7/2008:967, $17,250 |
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#7 MS64+BN PCGS grade
Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 04.10.8) - Goldbergs 1/2014:73, $6,900 |
#8 MS64BN PCGS grade
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| #8 MS64BN PCGS grade |
| #8 MS64BN 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.
Underlying the Crosslet 4 are individual die varieties: Cohen 1 Cohen 2 Cohen 4 Cohen 5 (early state of the Spiked Chin) Cohen 9 Cohen 10 Cohen 12
All of the Spiked Chin varieties are also Crosslet 4's, but the Spiked Chin designation takes precedence.
Collectors should have no difficulty finding circulated examples of the Crosslet 4 Half Cent. Mint State versions are quite scarce, especially in grades above MS-63. Examples with original mint red are exceedingly scarce (most have toned to an olive- or chocolate-brown color) and none are known with full mint red.
Sources and/or recommended reading: "American Half Cents (Second Edition)" by Roger S. Cohen, Jr.