1845 1/2C Original, BN (Proof)

Series: Braided Hair Half Cents 1840-1857

PCGS PR64BN

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PCGS PR64BN

PCGS PR63BN

PCGS #:: 1278

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 23.00 millimeters

Weight:: 5.44 grams

Mintage:: 15

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Copper

Auction Record:: $35,650 • PR64 • 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	2	R-9.9	3 / 30 TIE	3 / 30 TIE
60 or Better	2	R-9.9	3 / 30 TIE	3 / 30 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 30	1 / 30

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

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-9.9
60 or Better	R-9.9
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	3 / 30 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 30 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 30

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	3 / 30 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 30 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 30

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Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR64BN PCGS grade
1	PR64BN PCGS grade
3	PR63BN estimated grade	Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society
4	PR62BN PCGS grade

#1 PR64BN PCGS grade

#3 PR63BN estimated grade

Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society

#4 PR62BN PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1845 Half Cent was minted in Proof only, either as Originals (some of which were included in 1845 Proof sets or were sold individually) or as Restrikes which were made to satisfy collector demand even as late as 1860! Originals have large berries on the reverse; restrikes have small berries and microscopic differences that separate them into what are known as First and Second Restrikes. First Restrikes are also known as "Reverse of 1840"; Second Restrikes are known as "Reverse of 1856". All 1845 Half Cent Proofs are rare, although the Restrikes appear to be slightly more "common" than the Originals. Gem, unspotted Proofs are extremely rare and it is doubtful if a full Red Gem example exists.

Varieties: Cohen PO-6 - Original Cohen SR-7 - First Restrike Cohen SR-22 - Second Restrike

Sources and/or recommended reading: "American Half Cents - The 'Little Half Sisters' (Second Edition)" by Roger S. Cohen, Jr.

"Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of United States Half Cents 1793-1857" by Walter Breen

Relevant collector organizations: Early American Coppers Club