1828 1/2C 12 Stars, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Classic Head Half Cents 1809-1835

PCGS MS65BN

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13 vs. 12 STARS

PCGS MS64+BN

PCGS #:: 1150

Designer:: John Reich

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 23.50 millimeters

Weight:: 5.44 grams

Mintage:: 606,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Copper

Auction Record:: $4,600 • MS63 • 09-06-2011 • Goldberg Auctioneers

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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	600	R-5.8	6 / 16	6 / 16
60 or Better	50	R-8.5	4 / 16 TIE	4 / 16 TIE
65 or Better	2	R-9.9	2 / 16 TIE	2 / 16 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	600
60 or Better	50
65 or Better	2

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.8
60 or Better	R-8.5
65 or Better	R-9.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	6 / 16
60 or Better	4 / 16 TIE
65 or Better	2 / 16 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	6 / 16
60 or Better	4 / 16 TIE
65 or Better	2 / 16 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
2	MS64BN PCGS grade	ESM Collection
2	MS64BN PCGS grade	American Numismatic Rarities 7/2003:96, not sold
2	MS64BN PCGS grade
2	MS64BN PCGS grade
2	MS64BN 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

ESM Collection

#2 MS64BN PCGS grade

American Numismatic Rarities 7/2003:96, not sold

#2 MS64BN PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

Included among the varieties of 1828 Half Cents is the very unusual 12 Stars variety. Normally, Half Cents of this type bear 13 stars on the obverse (one for each of the original 13 colonies). However, on one obverse, the engraver accidentally left off one of the stars! The 12 Stars variety is relatively common in circulated grades, but commands a slight premium because of the unusual variety. Mint State examples are scarce, especially with any traces of mint luster. All of the examples certified so far by PCGS have the Brown designation and none has been graded above MS65.