1809 1/2C Circle in 0, BN VF20BN Certification #37596638, PCGS #1129

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Owner's Comments

NICE COIN

Expert Comments

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.

PCGS #

1129

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Plain

Diameter

23.50 millimeters

Weight

5.44 grams

Mintage

1154572

Metal

Copper

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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	3 / 16	3 / 16
All Grades	20	R-9.1	3 / 16	3 / 16
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 16	1 / 16

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	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-6.4
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	3 / 16
All Grades	3 / 16
60 or Better	1 / 16

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	3 / 16
All Grades	3 / 16
60 or Better	1 / 16

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS64BN PCGS grade
2	MS62BN PCGS grade
3	MS60BN PCGS grade
4	AU55 PCGS grade
4	AU55 PCGS grade

#1 MS64BN PCGS grade

#2 MS62BN PCGS grade

#3 MS60BN PCGS grade

#4 AU55 PCGS grade