(1796) 1/2C Edwards Copy, BN

1797 1/2C Plain Edge, BN

1797 1/2C 1 Above 1, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Cap Right Half Cents 1794-1797

PCGS MS66BN

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PCGS MS64+BN

PCGS #:: 1042

Designer:: John Smith Gardner

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 23.50 millimeters

Weight:: 5.44 grams

Mintage:: 127,840

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Copper

Auction Record:: $115,000 • MS65 • 08-14-2006 • Heritage 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	200	R-7.0	6 / 11 TIE	6 / 14 TIE
60 or Better	5	R-9.7	5 / 11 TIE	6 / 14 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 11	1 / 14

Survival Estimate
All Grades	200
60 or Better	5
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-7.0
60 or Better	R-9.7
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	6 / 11 TIE
60 or Better	5 / 11 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 11

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	6 / 14 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 14 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 14

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66BN PCGS grade	Emil Cauffman Collection - Edward D. Cogan 5/1871:878, $9 - Virgil M. Brand Collection - purchased by St. Louis Stamp & Coin Company (Burdette G. Johnson) on 10/30/1935 for $50, sold 4/17/1944 for $80 - Celina Coin Co. (T. C. Brandts) - Rodney T. Grove - Superior 6/1981:4, $12,500 - Ron Guth, sold privately in 10/1982 for $8,500 - Garry F. Fitzgerald - MARCA 1/1987:57 - Julian M. Leidman - R. Tettenhorst Collection - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 97.1.9) - Goldbergs 1/2014:41, $299,000
2	MS64BN PCGS grade	Philip M. Showers Collection - Stack's, sold privately in 1969 - Willis Harrington duPont Collection - Fred S. "Freddy" Werner, sold privately in 2/1976 - Superior, sold privately in 2/1976 - Joe Flynn and Son Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.), sold privately on 4/20/1976 - R. Tettenhorst Collection, sold privately in 10/1987 - Jim McGuigan Collection
2	MS64BN PCGS grade	Harlan P. Smith Collection - S.H. & H. Chapman 5/1906:1195 - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 5/1996:409, $19,800 - Heritage 8/2006:5019, $115,000 - High Desert Collection
2	MS64BN PCGS grade
2	MS64BN estimated grade
6	MS63BN PCGS grade
6	MS62BN PCGS grade	Lloyd Whiteneck, sold privately on 5/10/1973 - R. Tettenhorst Collection - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 97.1.3) - Goldbergs 1/2014:42, $18,975
6	MS62BN PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2015:4911, $16,450
9	MS60BN PCGS grade	Heritage 5/2009:32, $10,925 - Jim McGuigan Collection

#1 MS66BN PCGS grade

Emil Cauffman Collection - Edward D. Cogan 5/1871:878, $9 - Virgil M. Brand Collection - purchased by St. Louis Stamp & Coin Company (Burdette G. Johnson) on 10/30/1935 for $50, sold 4/17/1944 for $80 - Celina Coin Co. (T. C. Brandts) - Rodney T. Grove - Superior 6/1981:4, $12,500 - Ron Guth, sold privately in 10/1982 for $8,500 - Garry F. Fitzgerald - MARCA 1/1987:57 - Julian M. Leidman - R. Tettenhorst Collection - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 97.1.9) - Goldbergs 1/2014:41, $299,000

#2 MS64BN PCGS grade

Philip M. Showers Collection - Stack's, sold privately in 1969 - Willis Harrington duPont Collection - Fred S. "Freddy" Werner, sold privately in 2/1976 - Superior, sold privately in 2/1976 - Joe Flynn and Son Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.), sold privately on 4/20/1976 - R. Tettenhorst Collection, sold privately in 10/1987 - Jim McGuigan Collection

#2 MS64BN PCGS grade

Harlan P. Smith Collection - S.H. & H. Chapman 5/1906:1195 - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 5/1996:409, $19,800 - Heritage 8/2006:5019, $115,000 - High Desert Collection

#2 MS64BN PCGS grade

#2 MS64BN estimated grade

#6 MS63BN PCGS grade

#6 MS62BN PCGS grade

Lloyd Whiteneck, sold privately on 5/10/1973 - R. Tettenhorst Collection - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 97.1.3) - Goldbergs 1/2014:42, $18,975

#6 MS62BN PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2015:4911, $16,450

#9 MS60BN PCGS grade

Heritage 5/2009:32, $10,925 - Jim McGuigan Collection

Ron Guth: This was the only use of the obverse die. Initially, the 1 of the date was punched too high, then punched again in the proper position.

The reverse die of this variety was also used earlier on:
1797 Cohen 2

The Eliasberg 1797 1 over 1 Half Cent (Lot 409), formerly in an NGC MS65BN holder was graded PCGS MS64BN in July 2009.