1802/0 1/2C Reverse of 1800, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Draped Bust Half Cents 1800-1808

PCGS VG8<BR>Image courtesy of Heritage Numismatic Auctions

PCGS VG8
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Comparison of 1802 1/2 Cent Reverses

Closeup of 1802/0 Overdate

PCGS #:: 1054

Designer:: Robert Scot

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 23.50 millimeters

Weight:: 5.44 grams

Mintage:: 20,266

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Copper

Auction Record:: $65,550 • F12+ • 02-20-2005 • Superior Galleries

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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	25	R-9.0	1 / 18	1 / 18
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 18	1 / 18
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 18	1 / 18

Survival Estimate
All Grades	25
60 or Better
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-9.0
60 or Better	R-10.1
65 or Better	R-10.1

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All Grades	1 / 18
60 or Better	1 / 18
65 or Better	1 / 18

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

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	XF40 PCGS grade
2	VF30 PCGS grade	Missouri Cabinet
2	VF30 PCGS grade
2	VF30 PCGS grade
5	F15 PCGS grade
5	F15 PCGS grade
5	F15 estimated grade
8	VG10 PCGS grade
9	VG8 PCGS grade	Joseph C. Thomas Collection - Heritage 4/2009:2023 (as PCGS VG8 21308177), $35,937.50
9	VG8 estimated grade	Philadelphia Estate - Dennis Steinmetz - Anthony Terranova (5/1978) - Julian Leidman (6/1978) - Dr. Ernest J. Montgomery - Heritage 8/1997:8091 - Dr. Wallace C. Lee - Superior 5/2003:135 - Robert Weiner - Scotsman 10/2010:151 - Heritage 8/2011:7005, not sold

#1 XF40 PCGS grade

#2 VF30 PCGS grade

Missouri Cabinet

#2 VF30 PCGS grade

#5 F15 PCGS grade

#5 F15 estimated grade

#8 VG10 PCGS grade

#9 VG8 PCGS grade

Joseph C. Thomas Collection - Heritage 4/2009:2023 (as PCGS VG8 21308177), $35,937.50

#9 VG8 estimated grade

Philadelphia Estate -
Dennis Steinmetz -
Anthony Terranova (5/1978) -
Julian Leidman (6/1978) -
Dr. Ernest J. Montgomery -
Heritage 8/1997:8091 -
Dr. Wallace C. Lee -
Superior 5/2003:135 -
Robert Weiner -
Scotsman 10/2010:151 -
Heritage 8/2011:7005, not sold

Ron Guth:

The 1802 "Reverse of 1800" is one of the rarest of all U.S. Half Cents. As the name indicates, the reverse of this variety is a holdover from 1800; in fact, it is the very same reverse that was used to strike 1800 Half Cents. Sometime in 1802, the old reverse was retired from use and a new reverse (Reverse of 1802) was utilized. At least one example of this rare variety shows the undertype of an error large cent that was cut down and re-used as a planchet. Most examples of the 1802 Reverse of 1800 Half Cents are in low grade and none are known in grades above Extremely Fine.