1857 1/2C, RB (Proof)

Series: Braided Hair Half Cents 1840-1857

PCGS PR66RB

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PCGS PR65RB

PCGS #:: 1333

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 23.00 millimeters

Weight:: 5.44 grams

Mintage:: 266

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Copper

Auction Record:: $18,400 • PR66 • 07-18-2013 • Legend Rare Coin Auctions

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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	40	R-8.7	26 / 31	26 / 31
60 or Better	40	R-8.7	26 / 31	26 / 31
65 or Better	5	R-9.7	16 / 31 TIE	16 / 31 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	40
60 or Better	40
65 or Better	5

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-8.7
60 or Better	R-8.7
65 or Better	R-9.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	26 / 31
60 or Better	26 / 31
65 or Better	16 / 31 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	26 / 31
60 or Better	26 / 31
65 or Better	16 / 31 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR66RB PCGS grade
1	PR66RB PCGS grade
3	PR65RB PCGS grade	Abner Kreisberg (Quality Sales Corporation) 11/17/1977 - R. Tettenhorst Collection (d) - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 57.2.1) - Goldbergs 1/2014:228, $12,075
3	PR65RB PCGS grade	Jim McGuigan Collection
3	PR65RB PCGS grade	Floyd T. Starr Collection - Stack's 6/1984:890, $3,080
3	PR65RB estimated grade
7	PR64RB PCGS grade	Young-Dakota Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
7	PR64RB PCGS grade
7	PR64RB PCGS grade
7	PR64RB PCGS grade

#1 PR66RB PCGS grade

#3 PR65RB PCGS grade

Abner Kreisberg (Quality Sales Corporation) 11/17/1977 - R. Tettenhorst Collection (d) - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 57.2.1) - Goldbergs 1/2014:228, $12,075

#3 PR65RB PCGS grade

Jim McGuigan Collection

#3 PR65RB PCGS grade

Floyd T. Starr Collection - Stack's 6/1984:890, $3,080

#3 PR65RB estimated grade

#7 PR64RB PCGS grade

Young-Dakota Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#7 PR64RB PCGS grade