1852 1/2C Original, Large Berries, RD (Proof)
Series: Braided Hair Half Cents 1840-1857
PCGS PR65RD
- PCGS #:
- 35401
- Designer:
- Christian Gobrecht
- Edge:
- Plain
- Diameter:
- 23.00 millimeters
- Weight:
- 5.44 grams
- Mintage:
- N/A
- Mint:
- Philadelphia
- Metal:
- Copper
- Auction Record:
- $493,500 • PR65RD • 03-31-2017 • Stack's Bowers
Major Varieties
- 1852 1/2C Original, Large Berries, BN
- 1852 1/2C Original, Large Berries, RB
- 1852 1/2C Original, Large Berries, RD
- 1852 1/2C Restrike, BN
- 1852 1/2C Restrike, RB
- 1852 1/2C Restrike, RD
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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | |
| 60 or Better | |
| 65 or Better | |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-10.1 |
| 60 or Better | R-10.1 |
| 65 or Better | R-10.1 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 1 / 29 |
| 60 or Better | 1 / 29 |
| 65 or Better | 1 / 29 |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 1 / 29 |
| 60 or Better | 1 / 29 |
| 65 or Better | 1 / 29 |
Condition Census What Is This?
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#1 PR65RD PCGS grade
83.8 grains (per the Goldbergs catalog)
Probably from the Jacob Giles Morris Collection, obtained before 1854 (and quite possibly in 1852) - Caroline W. Pennock (descendant of Jacob Morris), sold sometime before 1898 - Col. Robert C.H. Brock Collection, donated circa 1898 - University of Pennsylvania - Philip H. Ward, Jr. - C.J. Dochkus - Harry J. Foreman - R. L. Miles, Jr. Collection - Stack's 4/1969:69, $6,000 - Hathaway & Bowers Galleries - Spink & Son, Ltd. - Norweb Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1987:128 - James R. McGuigan, traded 10/1987 as part of a multi-coin exchange - R. Tettenhorst Collection - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 52.1.1) - Goldbergs 1/2014:204, $603,750 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 3/2017:5087
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