1804 1/2C Crosslet 4, No Stems, BN (Regular Strike)
Series: Draped Bust Half Cents 1800-1808
PCGS MS63BN
- PCGS #:
- 1072
- Designer:
- Robert Scot
- Edge:
- Plain
- Diameter:
- 23.50 millimeters
- Weight:
- 5.44 grams
- Mintage:
- 1,055,312
- Mint:
- Philadelphia
- Metal:
- Copper
- Auction Record:
- $8,400 • MS63BN • 05-08-2022 • Heritage Auctions
Major Varieties
- 1804 1/2C Crosslet 4, Stems, BN
- 1804 1/2C Crosslet 4, Stems, RB
- 1804 1/2C Crosslet 4, Stems, RD
- 1804 1/2C Spiked Chin, BN
- 1804 1/2C Spiked Chin, RB
- 1804 1/2C Spiked Chin, RD
- 1804 1/2C Plain 4, Stems, BN
- 1804 1/2C Plain 4, Stems, RB
- 1804 1/2C Plain 4, Stems, RD
- 1804 1/2C Crosslet 4, No Stems, BN
- 1804 1/2C Crosslet 4, No Stems, RB
- 1804 1/2C Crosslet 4, No Stems, RD
- 1804 1/2C Plain 4 No Stems, BN
- 1804 1/2C Plain 4 No Stems, RB
- 1804 1/2C Plain 4 No Stems, RD
Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 75 |
| 60 or Better | 40 |
| 65 or Better | 4 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-8.2 |
| 60 or Better | R-8.7 |
| 65 or Better | R-9.8 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 4 / 18 |
| 60 or Better | 6 / 18 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 3 / 18 TIE |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 4 / 18 |
| 60 or Better | 6 / 18 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 3 / 18 TIE |
Condition Census What Is This?
#1 MS65+BN PCGS grade
William R. (Bill) Weber 10/21/1997 (multi-coin trade) - R. Tettenhorst Collection - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 04.12.11) - Goldbergs 1/2014:75, $32,200 |
#2 MS64+BN PCGS grade
D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 3/2017:5052 |
#2 MS64BN PCGS grade
R. T. Davis Collection - Stack's 2/1968:4 - George F. Scanlon Collection - Stack's 10/1973:7 - R. Tettenhorst Collection - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 04.12.2) - Goldbergs 1/2014:76, $4,830 |
#2 MS64BN PCGS grade
William K. Raymond - Del Bland, sold privately on 4/1979 - Jim McGuigan Collection |
#2 MS64BN PCGS grade
Stack's/Bowers 11/2015:22008, $3,525 - Stack's/Bowers 3/2016:12207, $4,700 |
| #2 MS64BN PCGS grade |
| #2 MS64BN PCGS grade |
| #2 MS64BN PCGS grade |
| #2 MS64BN PCGS grade |
#10 MS63BN PCGS grade
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The two most obvious differences on 1804 Half Cents relate to the 4 of the date. On some coins the horizontal crossbar of the 4 ends with a vertical crosslet; on others the 4 has no crosslet. The Crosslet 4 is slightly lesscommon than the Plain 4.
The Crosslet 4 obverse is combined with two different reverse types: Stems at the base of the wreath and No Stems at the base of the wreath.
Only one die variety (Cohen 12) qualifies as the Crosslet 4, No Stems variety.
Uncirculated examples of the 1804 Crosslet 4, No Stems Half Cent are scarce, but can be found in grades up to MS65 in both Brown and Red-Brown formats.