1826 1/2C, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Classic Head Half Cents 1809-1835

PCGS MS66BN

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PCGS MS66BN

PCGS MS65BN

PCGS #:: 1144

Designer:: John Reich

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 23.50 millimeters

Weight:: 5.44 grams

Mintage:: 234,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Copper

Auction Record:: $18,400 • AU • 01-01-2006 • Heritage Auctions

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Major Varieties

1826 1/2C, BN
1826 1/2C, RB
1826 1/2C, RD

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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	1,500	R-4.8	8 / 16 TIE	8 / 16 TIE
60 or Better	100	R-8.0	8 / 16 TIE	8 / 16 TIE
65 or Better	10	R-9.5	7 / 16 TIE	7 / 16 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,500
60 or Better	100
65 or Better	10

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.8
60 or Better	R-8.0
65 or Better	R-9.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	8 / 16 TIE
60 or Better	8 / 16 TIE
65 or Better	7 / 16 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	8 / 16 TIE
60 or Better	8 / 16 TIE
65 or Better	7 / 16 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65BN PCGS grade	(Cohen 1) ESM Collection
1	MS65BN PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2009:154
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
8	MS65BN estimated grade
9	MS64BN PCGS grade
9	MS64BN PCGS grade

#1 MS65BN PCGS grade

(Cohen 1) ESM Collection

#1 MS65BN PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2009:154

#1 MS65BN PCGS grade

#8 MS65BN estimated grade

#9 MS64BN PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1826 Half Cent is a relatively common date that can be found with ease in most circulated grades and in Mint State grades up to MS64. In Gem condition, this datre becomes very rare and none have been certified above MS65. PCGS has certified half a dozen Red-Brown examples, but none in full Red. Two die marriages (die varieties) are known for this date, both of which are of roughly equal rarity.