1800 1/2C, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Draped Bust Half Cents 1800-1808

PCGS MS65BN

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PCGS MS64BN

PCGS MS63+BN

PCGS #:: 1051

Designer:: Robert Scot

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 23.50 millimeters

Weight:: 5.44 grams

Mintage:: 202,908

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Copper

Auction Record:: $28,600 • F15 • 10-01-1987 • Bowers & Merena

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1800 1/2C, BN
1800 1/2C, RB
1800 1/2C, RD

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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.
All Grades	1,000	R-5.0	16 / 18 TIE	16 / 18 TIE
60 or Better	100	R-8.0	12 / 18 TIE	12 / 18 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 18	1 / 18

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,000
60 or Better	100
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.0
60 or Better	R-8.0
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	16 / 18 TIE
60 or Better	12 / 18 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 18

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	16 / 18 TIE
60 or Better	12 / 18 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 18

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64BN PCGS grade
1	MS64BN PCGS grade
1	MS64BN PCGS grade
1	MS64BN PCGS grade
1	MS64BN estimated grade	American Numismatic Rarities 7/2003:92, $8,337.50
6	MS63BN PCGS grade
6	MS63BN PCGS grade
6	MS63BN PCGS grade
6	MS63BN PCGS grade
6	MS63BN PCGS grade

#1 MS64BN PCGS grade

#1 MS64BN estimated grade

American Numismatic Rarities 7/2003:92, $8,337.50

#6 MS63BN PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1800 Half Cent was the first year of the new Draped Bust type. Only a single variety (Cohen 1) has been identified for this year. In relative terms, the 1800 Half Cent is one of the most "common" of the type, but it has a raw mintage that would be the envy of any modern coin series. High grade examples are available, thanks to a small hoard (several of these appeared in the 1980 ANA sale). The majority of 1800 Half Cents were struck on planchets prepared in England by Boulton & Watt; a much smaller amount were struck on defective Large Cents, which were rolled out and cut-down to Half Cent size. Finding a spot-free example with glossy surfaces and some trace of original red is the goal for collectors seeking a nice 1800 Half Cent.