1804 1/2C Spiked Chin, BN MS63BN Certification #83062079, PCGS #1075

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1804 Spiked Chin Half Cent is an interesting variety caused when damage occured to an obverse die, resulting in a sharp, spike-like projection jutting out from Liberty's chin. The Spiked Chin itself is considered a die state, because examples from the same obverse die are known without the damage. However, the Spiked Chin obverse was used in combination with more than one reverse, so it is also known as a die variety. The Spiked Chin Half Cent is fairly common, but it commands a premium because of its listing as a major variety in most (if not all) price catalogs.

PCGS #

1075

Designer

Robert Scot

Edge

Plain

Diameter

23.50 millimeters

Weight

5.44 grams

Mintage

1055312

Metal

Copper

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712

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	300	R-6.4	6 / 18 TIE	6 / 18 TIE
All Grades	40	R-8.7	6 / 18 TIE	6 / 18 TIE
60 or Better	3	R-9.8	3 / 18 TIE	3 / 18 TIE

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	300
All Grades	40
60 or Better	3

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-6.4
All Grades	R-8.7
60 or Better	R-9.8

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	6 / 18 TIE
All Grades	6 / 18 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 18 TIE

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	6 / 18 TIE
All Grades	6 / 18 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 18 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66BN PCGS grade	William K. Raymond, sold privately on 9/8/1976 - R. Tettenhorst Collection - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 04.8.6) - Goldbergs 1/2014:69, $66,125 - D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part V - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 3/2017:5050, $32,900
2	MS65BN PCGS grade	Stack’s 10/1984:437 - Jim McGuigan Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS65BN PCGS grade
2	MS65BN PCGS grade	Norm Pullen, sold privately in 5/1989 - Jim McGuigan Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS65BN PCGS grade	Howard Rounds Newcomb (valued by Newcomb at $2.20) - "Colonel" E.H.R. Green Collection - Eric P. Newman Collection, acquired for $1.00 - R. Tettenhorst Collection - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 04.6.14) - Goldbergs 1/2014:66, $18,400 - D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part V - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 3/2017:5049, $17,625 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 MS66BN PCGS grade

William K. Raymond, sold privately on 9/8/1976 - R. Tettenhorst Collection - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 04.8.6) - Goldbergs 1/2014:69, $66,125 - D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part V - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 3/2017:5050, $32,900

#2 MS65BN PCGS grade

Stack’s 10/1984:437 - Jim McGuigan Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS65BN PCGS grade

Norm Pullen, sold privately in 5/1989 - Jim McGuigan Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS65BN PCGS grade

Howard Rounds Newcomb (valued by Newcomb at $2.20) - "Colonel" E.H.R. Green Collection - Eric P. Newman Collection, acquired for $1.00 - R. Tettenhorst Collection - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 04.6.14) - Goldbergs 1/2014:66, $18,400 - D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part V - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 3/2017:5049, $17,625 - D.L. Hansen Collection