1828 1/2C 12 Stars, BN G6BN Certification #30538426, PCGS #1150

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Included among the varieties of 1828 Half Cents is the very unusual 12 Stars variety. Normally, Half Cents of this type bear 13 stars on the obverse (one for each of the original 13 colonies). However, on one obverse, the engraver accidentally left off one of the stars! The 12 Stars variety is relatively common in circulated grades, but commands a slight premium because of the unusual variety. Mint State examples are scarce, especially with any traces of mint luster. All of the examples certified so far by PCGS have the Brown designation and none has been graded above MS65.

PCGS #

1150

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Plain

Diameter

23.50 millimeters

Weight

5.44 grams

Mintage

606000

Metal

Copper

Pop Higher

457

Pop Lower

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

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	600	R-5.8	6 / 16	6 / 16
All Grades	50	R-8.5	4 / 16 TIE	4 / 16 TIE
60 or Better	2	R-9.9	2 / 16 TIE	2 / 16 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	600
All Grades	50
60 or Better	2

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-5.8
All Grades	R-8.5
60 or Better	R-9.9

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 / 16
All Grades	4 / 16 TIE
60 or Better	2 / 16 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 / 16
All Grades	4 / 16 TIE
60 or Better	2 / 16 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
2	MS64BN PCGS grade	ESM Collection
2	MS64BN PCGS grade	American Numismatic Rarities 7/2003:96, not sold
2	MS64BN PCGS grade
2	MS64BN PCGS grade

#1 MS65BN PCGS grade

#2 MS64BN PCGS grade

ESM Collection

#2 MS64BN PCGS grade

American Numismatic Rarities 7/2003:96, not sold

#2 MS64BN PCGS grade