1844 1/2C Original, BN (Proof)

Series: Braided Hair Half Cents 1840-1857

PCGS PR66BN

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PCGS PR64+BN

PCGS PR64BN

PCGS #:: 1272

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 23.00 millimeters

Weight:: 5.44 grams

Mintage:: 16

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Copper

Auction Record:: $71,875 • PR66 • 01-26-2014 • 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	10	R-9.5	11 / 30 TIE	11 / 30 TIE
60 or Better	10	R-9.5	11 / 30 TIE	11 / 30 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 30	1 / 30

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

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

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	11 / 30 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 30 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 30

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	11 / 30 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 30 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 30

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Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR66BN PCGS grade	Howard Rounds Newcomb (valued by Newcomb at $65), sold privately in 1935 - B. Max Mehl, sold privately in 1935 - Col. E. H. R. Green Collection (appraised by F. C. C. Boyd for the Green Estate at $15 on 8/9/1937), sold in 4/1943 for $30.01 - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & Burdette G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman Collection - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 44.1.2) - Goldbergs 1/2014:168, $71,875
2	PR64BN PCGS grade
2	PR64BN PCGS grade
2	PR64BN estimated grade	American Numismatic Rarities 7/2003:100, $5,980
2	PR64BN estimated grade	Heritage 10/2014:4597, $14,687.50
2	PR64BN estimated grade
2	PR64BN estimated grade
8	PR63BN PCGS grade
9	PR60BN estimated grade
9	PR60BN estimated grade

#1 PR66BN PCGS grade

Howard Rounds Newcomb (valued by Newcomb at $65), sold privately in 1935 - B. Max Mehl, sold privately in 1935 - Col. E. H. R. Green Collection (appraised by F. C. C. Boyd for the Green Estate at $15 on 8/9/1937), sold in 4/1943 for $30.01 - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & Burdette G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman Collection - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 44.1.2) - Goldbergs 1/2014:168, $71,875

#2 PR64BN PCGS grade

#2 PR64BN estimated grade

American Numismatic Rarities 7/2003:100, $5,980

#2 PR64BN estimated grade

Heritage 10/2014:4597, $14,687.50

#2 PR64BN estimated grade

#8 PR63BN PCGS grade

#9 PR60BN estimated grade