1809 1/2C, BN

1809/6 1/2C 9 over Inverted 9, BN

1809 1/2C Circle in 0, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Classic Head Half Cents 1809-1835

PCGS MS66BN

Image courtesy of Heritage Numismatic Auctions

PCGS MS64BN

PCGS #:: 1129

Designer:: John Reich

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 23.50 millimeters

Weight:: 5.44 grams

Mintage:: 1,154,572

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Copper

Auction Record:: $4,994 • AU58 • 01-09-2013 • Heritage Auctions

ShowHide Related Coins and Varieties (12)

Major Varieties

Die Varieties

Go To Grade

Price Guide (USD)

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

Current Auctions - PCGS Graded

Current Auctions - NGC Graded

For Sale Now at Collectors Corner - PCGS Graded

For Sale Now at Collectors Corner - NGC Graded

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	300	R-6.4	3 / 16	3 / 16
60 or Better	20	R-9.1	3 / 16	3 / 16
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 16	1 / 16

Survival Estimate
All Grades	300
60 or Better	20
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.4
60 or Better	R-9.1
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	3 / 16
60 or Better	3 / 16
65 or Better	1 / 16

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	3 / 16
60 or Better	3 / 16
65 or Better	1 / 16

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PCGS MS66BN	Philip M. Showers; Willis H. duPont; Willis H. duPont Collection by sale en bloc via Stack’s, 1969; Fred S. “Freddy” Werner; Fred. S. Werner Collection by sale en bloc, February 1976; Super Stamp and Coin Company by sale en bloc, February 1976; R. Tettenhorst (Bernard Edison); “The Missouri Cabinet Collection (Edison and Eric P. Newman),” Goldberg Auctioneers, January 2014, Lot 95 - $139,500; “The D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part V,” Stack’s Bowers / Sotheby’s, March 31, 2017, Lot 5061 – $105,750. C-4.
2	PCGS MS64BN	Possibly William C. Blaisdell via Del Bland; William K. Raymond, July 1979. As "About Uncirculted 50." "The Roger S. Cohen, Jr. Collection," Superior, February 1992, Lot 270 - $2,530; Michael Demling, August 2012; As PCGS MS64BN #30451272. “The James McGuigan Collection,” Heritage Auctions, August 22, 2022, Lot 3082 – $40,800. C-4.
3	PCGS MS63BN	Possibly William C. Blaisdell via Del Bland; William K. Raymond, July 1979. As "About Uncirculted 50." "The Roger S. Cohen, Jr. Collection," Superior, February 1992, Lot 270 - $2,530; Michael Demling, August 2012; As PCGS MS64BN #30451272. “The James McGuigan Collection,” Heritage Auctions, August 22, 2022, Lot 3082 – $40,800. C-4.
4	PCGS MS62BN	C-4.
5	PCGS MS61BN	Heritage Auctions, April 26, 2017, Lot 3053 - $4,935; "The tom_amoreno Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). C-4.
5	PCGS MS61BN	C-4.

#1 PCGS MS66BN

Philip M. Showers; Willis H. duPont; Willis H. duPont Collection by sale en bloc via Stack’s, 1969; Fred S. “Freddy” Werner; Fred. S. Werner Collection by sale en bloc, February 1976; Super Stamp and Coin Company by sale en bloc, February 1976; R. Tettenhorst (Bernard Edison); “The Missouri Cabinet Collection (Edison and Eric P. Newman),” Goldberg Auctioneers, January 2014, Lot 95 - $139,500; “The D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part V,” Stack’s Bowers / Sotheby’s, March 31, 2017, Lot 5061 – $105,750. C-4.

#2 PCGS MS64BN

Possibly William C. Blaisdell via Del Bland; William K. Raymond, July 1979. As "About Uncirculted 50." "The Roger S. Cohen, Jr. Collection," Superior, February 1992, Lot 270 - $2,530; Michael Demling, August 2012; As PCGS MS64BN #30451272. “The James McGuigan Collection,” Heritage Auctions, August 22, 2022, Lot 3082 – $40,800. C-4.

#3 PCGS MS63BN

#4 PCGS MS62BN

C-4.

#5 PCGS MS61BN

Heritage Auctions, April 26, 2017, Lot 3053 - $4,935; "The tom_amoreno Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). C-4.

#5 PCGS MS61BN

C-4.

Charles Morgan:

The 1809 Classic Head Half Cent, Circle in 0, C-4

In 1809, the United States Mint produced five times as many half cents as it did 1809 Classic Head Large Cents (BN #1546) — perhaps because the Mint had extra planchets on hand to mark the debut of the new design. Six varieties are known for this date: four struck with "perfect date" dies and two featuring blundered dates.

The C-4 "Circle in 0" variety (BN #35230) is likely chronologically the first die marriage struck for the year. Its obverse die (Obverse 1) displays a large "0" date punch struck over a smaller "0," with the underdigit clearly visible inside the loop of the primary digit. Another distinguishing feature of this variety is a long, curved line cutting across Liberty's neck and hair. The reverse die (Reverse A) shows a wide gap between OF and AMERICA, with the tip of the top leaf pointing toward the bottom of the O.

A Superb Gem example of the C-4 boasts a notable duPont–Missouri Cabinet–Pogue provenance and realized $105,750 in 2017.

* * *