1850 1/2C, BN MS64BN Certification #21071771, PCGS #1221

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Owner's Comments

38,912 minted and CAC Approved. R-2. C-1; DS-1.0. Manley Die State 1.0, the only die state in the Manley reference described as "perfect dies." This coin has lustrous olive-brown surfaces with splashes of bluish toning and traces of original mint red. From The Red Headed Copper Collection (Heritage 8/9/2018), and later from the Don Kelley Collection (Indian Cents 8/20/23). This is the key coin for the Braided Hair Half Cent series.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1850 Half Cent has a mintage similar to that of the 1849, but is actually slightly scarcer in terms of the number of examples that have been certified by PCGS. Likewise, Mint State examples are less abundant, with most appearing in the MS-63 grade. In terms of technical condition, the finest example is a PCGS MS-6BN, though the MS64RD might be more valuable. Very few 1850 Half Cents have enough original color to qualify for the Red-Brown designation. Full Red examples are exceedingly rare.

PCGS #

1221

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Plain

Diameter

23.00 millimeters

Weight

5.44 grams

Mintage

39800

Metal

Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

501

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	800	R-5.4	1 / 8	1 / 8
All Grades	250	R-6.6	2 / 8 TIE	2 / 8 TIE
60 or Better	10	R-9.5	1 / 8 TIE	1 / 8 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	800
All Grades	250
60 or Better	10

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-5.4
All Grades	R-6.6
60 or Better	R-9.5

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	1 / 8
All Grades	2 / 8 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 8 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	1 / 8
All Grades	2 / 8 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 8 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
2	MS64BN PCGS grade
2	MS64BN PCGS grade
2	MS64BN PCGS grade
2	MS64BN PCGS grade

#1 MS65BN PCGS grade

#2 MS64BN PCGS grade