1840 1/2C Restrike, RB (Proof)

Series: Braided Hair Half Cents 1840-1857

PCGS PR66RB

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PCGS PR65RB

PCGS #:: 1252

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 23.00 millimeters

Weight:: 5.44 grams

Mintage:: 20

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Copper

Auction Record:: $48,875 • PR65 • 03-24-2010 • 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	5	R-9.7	4 / 31 TIE	4 / 31 TIE
60 or Better	5	R-9.7	4 / 31 TIE	4 / 31 TIE
65 or Better	3	R-9.8	9 / 31 TIE	9 / 31 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	5
60 or Better	5
65 or Better	3

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-9.7
60 or Better	R-9.7
65 or Better	R-9.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	4 / 31 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 31 TIE
65 or Better	9 / 31 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	4 / 31 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 31 TIE
65 or Better	9 / 31 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR66RB PCGS grade	Second Restrike (Reverse of 1840) John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 5/1996:453, $9,460 - Osipowicz Tadek Collection - Heritage 3/2010:92, $48,875 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part I - Heritage 6/2014:30012, $25,850 - Heritage 8/2016:3948, $17,625 - Heritage 8/2018:5039, $18,000 - D.L. Hansen Collection
2	PR65RB PCGS grade	(Reverse of 1856) ESM Collection
2	PR65RB PCGS grade	First Restrike (Reverse of 1856) "Colonel" E.H.R. Green Collection - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & B.G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - R. Tettenhorst Collection - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 40.2.1) - Goldbergs 1/2014:149, $10,350 - Frisco Mint, offered on eBay (as PCGS PR65RB 27203549) on 5/16/2016 for $14,250 - Joseph L. Brobston Collection - Loye L. Lauder Collection - William Doyle Galleries 12/1983:293
2	PR65RB PCGS grade
2	PR65RB estimated grade
6	PR64RB estimated grade	Heritage 8/1996:6490 - Stack's/Bowers 2/2015:1089, not sold - Stack's/Bowers 11/2015:20004, not sold - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 2/2016:77, $8,225 - Heritage 1/2017:5518, $8,225
7	PR63RB PCGS grade
8	PR63RB estimated grade	Dr. Charles A. Cass Collection - Stack’s 11/1957:105, $160 - Norweb Collection, Part I - Bowers & Merena 10/1987:94, $3,740

#1 PR66RB PCGS grade

Second Restrike (Reverse of 1840)
John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 5/1996:453, $9,460 - Osipowicz Tadek Collection - Heritage 3/2010:92, $48,875 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part I - Heritage 6/2014:30012, $25,850 - Heritage 8/2016:3948, $17,625 - Heritage 8/2018:5039, $18,000 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 PR65RB PCGS grade

(Reverse of 1856) ESM Collection

#2 PR65RB PCGS grade

First Restrike (Reverse of 1856)
"Colonel" E.H.R. Green Collection - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & B.G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - R. Tettenhorst Collection - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 40.2.1) - Goldbergs 1/2014:149, $10,350 - Frisco Mint, offered on eBay (as PCGS PR65RB 27203549) on 5/16/2016 for $14,250 - Joseph L. Brobston Collection - Loye L. Lauder Collection - William Doyle Galleries 12/1983:293

#2 PR65RB PCGS grade

#2 PR65RB estimated grade

#6 PR64RB estimated grade

Heritage 8/1996:6490 - Stack's/Bowers 2/2015:1089, not sold - Stack's/Bowers 11/2015:20004, not sold - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 2/2016:77, $8,225 - Heritage 1/2017:5518, $8,225

#7 PR63RB PCGS grade

#8 PR63RB estimated grade

Dr. Charles A. Cass Collection - Stack’s 11/1957:105, $160 - Norweb Collection, Part I - Bowers & Merena 10/1987:94, $3,740