1904 1/2C, BN MS65BN Certification #08798769, PCGS #90006

Owner's Comments

an amazingly toned copper. could not believe what I saw when it came from Norma Elwell. Other than the fact that it's only a BN, it mesmerizes in-hand. there is no limit in color variation as you tip the coin side to side!

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The U.S. government struck Half Centavos for the Philippines from 1903-1908. In 1903 and 1904, Half Centavos were struck for circulation and as Proofs; from 1905 to 1908, Half Centavos only appeared in Proof sets. The mintage of the 1904 Half Centavo was less than half that of the 1903, but was still substantial. However, compared to the 1903, the 1904 Half Centavo is much harder to find in Gem condition or with full Red color. In the case of the 1904, the majority of the coins certified by PCGS are Red-Brown and usually in MS-64. The technically finest examples certified by PCGS as of October 2011 are in MS-66. The finest with full Red color are six in PCGS MS-65 Red.

PCGS #

90006

Diameter

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Weight

0.00 grams

Mintage

Metal

Bronze

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Region

U.S. Philippines

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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	100000	R-2.0	1 / 2	N/A
All Grades	20000	R-2.8	1 / 2	N/A
60 or Better	1000	R-5.0	1 / 2	N/A

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	100000
All Grades	20000
60 or Better	1000

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-2.0
All Grades	R-2.8
60 or Better	R-5.0

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

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	N/A
All Grades	N/A
60 or Better	N/A

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS66BN PCGS grade
1	MS66BN PCGS grade
3	MS65BN PCGS grade
3	MS65BN PCGS grade
3	MS65BN PCGS grade

#1 MS66BN PCGS grade

#3 MS65BN PCGS grade