1809 1/2C Circle in 0, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Classic Head Half Cents 1809-1835

PCGS MS66BN

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PCGS MS64BN

PCGS #:: 1129

Designer:: John Reich

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 23.50 millimeters

Weight:: 5.44 grams

Mintage:: 1,154,572

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Copper

Auction Record:: $4,994 • AU58 • 01-09-2013 • Heritage Auctions

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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	300	R-6.4	3 / 16	3 / 16
60 or Better	20	R-9.1	3 / 16	3 / 16
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 16	1 / 16

Survival Estimate
All Grades	300
60 or Better	20
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.4
60 or Better	R-9.1
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	3 / 16
60 or Better	3 / 16
65 or Better	1 / 16

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	3 / 16
60 or Better	3 / 16
65 or Better	1 / 16

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64BN PCGS grade
2	MS62BN PCGS grade
3	MS60BN PCGS grade
4	AU55 PCGS grade
4	AU55 PCGS grade
6	AU53 estimated grade
7	AU50 estimated grade
7	AU50 estimated grade
9	XF45 PCGS grade	(Cohen 4) ESM Collection
9	XF45 estimated grade

#1 MS64BN PCGS grade

#2 MS62BN PCGS grade

#3 MS60BN PCGS grade

#4 AU55 PCGS grade

#6 AU53 estimated grade

#7 AU50 estimated grade

#9 XF45 PCGS grade

(Cohen 4) ESM Collection

#9 XF45 estimated grade

Ron Guth:

The 1809 "Circle in 0" Half Cent variety was created when a larger 0 was punched over a smaller 0 in the date. The initial 0 must have been from a punch intended for the Half Eagle (the 0's on the Dime and Quarter Eagle were too small), and both the Half Cent and the Half Eagle share similar shaped 9's. While not a particularly rare variety, this issue is very difficult to find in high circulated grades and is nearly impossible to find in Mint State.