1803 1/2C, BN VG10BN Certification #48444132, PCGS #1060

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Expert Comments

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.

PCGS #

1060

Designer

Robert Scot

Edge

Plain

Diameter

23.50 millimeters

Weight

5.44 grams

Mintage

92000

Metal

Copper

Pop Higher

342

Pop Lower

115

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	500	R-6.0	11 / 18 TIE	11 / 18 TIE
All Grades	40	R-8.7	6 / 18 TIE	6 / 18 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 18	1 / 18

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.
65 or Better	500
All Grades	40
60 or Better	0

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.
65 or Better	R-6.0
All Grades	R-8.7
60 or Better	R-10.1

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.
65 or Better	11 / 18 TIE
All Grades	6 / 18 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 18

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.
65 or Better	11 / 18 TIE
All Grades	6 / 18 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 18

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS64BN PCGS grade
1	MS64BN PCGS grade
1	MS64BN estimated grade
1	MS64BN estimated grade
5	MS63BN PCGS grade

#1 MS64BN PCGS grade

#1 MS64BN estimated grade

#5 MS63BN PCGS grade