1804 1/2C Plain 4, No Stems, BN N1BN Certification #36373243, PCGS #1063

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The two most obvious differences on 1804 Half Cents relate to the 4 of the date. On some coins the horizontal crossbar of the 4 ends with a vertical crosslet; on others the 4 has no crosslet. The Crosslet 4 is slightly lesscommon than the Plain 4.

The Plain 4 obverse is combined with two different reverse types: Stems at the base of the wreath and No Stems at the base of the wreath.

Only one die variety (Cohen 13) qualifies as the Plain 4, No Stems variety.

Uncirculated examples of the 1804 Plain 4, No Stems Half Cent are scarce, but are the most "common" of any of the 1804 Half Cent varieties. Brown Mint State examples are the easiest to find. Red-Brown examples are much tougher and full Red examples are exceedingly rare.

PCGS #

1063

Designer

Robert Scot

Edge

Plain

Diameter

23.50 millimeters

Weight

5.44 grams

Mintage

1055312

Metal

Copper

Pop Higher

1313

Pop Lower

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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.
65 or Better	2000	R-4.6	18 / 18	18 / 18
All Grades	200	R-7.0	14 / 18	14 / 18
60 or Better	10	R-9.5	6 / 18	6 / 18

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.
65 or Better	2000
All Grades	200
60 or Better	10

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.
65 or Better	R-4.6
All Grades	R-7.0
60 or Better	R-9.5

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.
65 or Better	18 / 18
All Grades	14 / 18
60 or Better	6 / 18

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.
65 or Better	18 / 18
All Grades	14 / 18
60 or Better	6 / 18

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65BN PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 5/2013:63, $19,975 - Legend-Morphy 5/2014:2, $22,325
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
4	MS64BN PCGS grade
4	MS64BN PCGS grade

#1 MS65BN PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 5/2013:63, $19,975 - Legend-Morphy 5/2014:2, $22,325

#1 MS65BN PCGS grade

#4 MS64BN PCGS grade