1811 1/2C, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Classic Head Half Cents 1809-1835

PCGS MS65+BN

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PCGS MS63BN

PCGS MS62BN

PCGS #:: 1135

Designer:: John Reich

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 23.50 millimeters

Weight:: 5.44 grams

Mintage:: 63,140

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Copper

Auction Record:: $84,000 • MS63BN • 03-25-2020 • Stack's Bowers

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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	400	R-6.2	4 / 16	4 / 16
60 or Better	10	R-9.5	2 / 16	2 / 16
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 16	1 / 16

Survival Estimate
All Grades	400
60 or Better	10
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.2
60 or Better	R-9.5
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	4 / 16
60 or Better	2 / 16
65 or Better	1 / 16

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	4 / 16
60 or Better	2 / 16
65 or Better	1 / 16

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS62BN PCGS grade
1	MS62BN PCGS grade
3	AU55 PCGS grade	(Cohen 2) ESM Collection
3	AU55 PCGS grade
3	AU55 PCGS grade
3	AU55 PCGS grade
7	AU53 PCGS grade	Cohen 2. Heritage 1/2011:3107, $9,200
7	AU53 PCGS grade
7	AU53 PCGS grade
7	AU53 PCGS grade

#1 MS62BN PCGS grade

#3 AU55 PCGS grade

(Cohen 2) ESM Collection

#3 AU55 PCGS grade

#7 AU53 PCGS grade

Cohen 2. Heritage 1/2011:3107, $9,200

#7 AU53 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1811 Half Cent is the second rarest date of the Classic Head type as a business strike, exceeded only by the 1831 (some might argue that the 1831 is a Proof-only issue, which would then elevate the 1811 to the top position). High grade circulated examples are very scarce, especially on problem-free, glossy planchets. Some 1811 Half Cents show a cud on the left side of the coin, which begins as a "Two-Star Cud" and terminates as a "Four-Star Cud." Both are rare, but the Two-Star Cud is particularly rare (the best of which is the VF-30 illustrated above). Mint State 1811 Half Cents are extremely rare; PCGS has certified only two MS62BN's, and two or three uncertified examples are in private collections. 1811 Half Cents with even partial Mint Red are considered extreme rarities.