1805 1/2C Large 5, Stems, BN XF40BN Certification #50883262, PCGS #1090

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1805 Large 5, Stems Half Cent is the second most common variety of the year, after the 1805 No Stems.

The nomenclature used for 1805 Half Cents can be confusing. The Small 5 is indeed small but The Large 5 is actually a normal-sized 5 relative to the other digits in the date, while the Small 5 is indeed small. Perhaps the easiest way to tell them apart is by comparing the distance of the 5 relative to the bust. On the "Large" 5, the tip of the 5 is close to the bust; on the Small 5, the 5 is well away from the bust.

Only a small number of Mint State 1805 Large 5, Stems Half Cents are known, most with little or no trace of original Mint Red. Red-Brown examples are exceedingly rare and nonw are known with full Mint Red.

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"American Half Cents, Second Edition" by Roger S. Cohen, Jr.

PCGS #

1090

Designer

Robert Scot

Edge

Plain

Diameter

23.50 millimeters

Weight

5.44 grams

Mintage

814464

Metal

Copper

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Region

The United States of America

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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	400	R-6.2	8 / 18 TIE	8 / 18 TIE
All Grades	2	R-9.9	2 / 18	2 / 18
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 18	1 / 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	400
All Grades	2
60 or Better	0

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-6.2
All Grades	R-9.9
60 or Better	R-10.1

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	8 / 18 TIE
All Grades	2 / 18
60 or Better	1 / 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	8 / 18 TIE
All Grades	2 / 18
60 or Better	1 / 18

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS64BN PCGS grade
1	MS64BN PCGS grade
3	MS63BN PCGS grade
3	MS63BN PCGS grade
5	MS61BN PCGS grade

#1 MS64BN PCGS grade

#3 MS63BN PCGS grade

#5 MS61BN PCGS grade