1808 1/2C, BN G4BN Certification #43777981, PCGS #1107

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

1808 Half Cents are found with a "normal" date and an overdate (last 8 over a 7). "Normal" is in parentheses because the date is actually quite unusual -- the final 8 of the date was constructed by punching the zero of the denomination into the coin twice. Thus, the final 8 does not match the first 8 at all.

The "Normal" 1808 Half Cent is one of the more common dates in the series. While several Unicrculated examples are known, none have earned the Red-Brown or Red designations. Thus, the collector is left with mostly Brown examples, with only a trace of original mint red at best.

PCGS #

1107

Designer

Robert Scot

Edge

Plain

Diameter

23.50 millimeters

Weight

5.44 grams

Mintage

400000

Metal

Copper

Pop Higher

298

Pop Lower

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	20	R-9.1	4 / 18 TIE	4 / 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	20
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-9.1
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	4 / 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	4 / 18 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 18

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64+BN PCGS grade	William K. Raymond, sold privately on 9/8/1976 - R. Tettenhorst Collection - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 08.3.7) - Goldbergs 1/2014:91, $71,875 - D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part V - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 3/2017:5058, $56,400 - High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS64+BN PCGS grade
3	MS64BN PCGS grade
4	MS63BN PCGS grade
4	MS63BN PCGS grade

#1 MS64+BN PCGS grade

William K. Raymond, sold privately on 9/8/1976 - R. Tettenhorst Collection - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 08.3.7) - Goldbergs 1/2014:91, $71,875 - D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part V - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 3/2017:5058, $56,400 - High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS64+BN PCGS grade

#3 MS64BN PCGS grade

#4 MS63BN PCGS grade