1833 1/2C, RB MS66RB Certification #39612537, PCGS #1163

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Owner's Comments

1833 C-1 M 2.0 FDS 2 PCGS MS66RB EAC MS65 CAC Green PCGS Population 3-0 as MS66 Red-Brown. Tied as highest numerically graded Classic Head half cent. A Premium Gem. The stars and legends exhibit orange-red, while open areas and high points are medium brown. The devices are crisply struck, and contact is limited to a few small ticks above the E in CENT. The portrait shows only a couple of minute flecks. Ex: Heritage 2019 January FUN US Coins Signature Auction - Orlando #1291, 01/10/2019 Lot 3844; Stacks Bowers Rarities Night 11/13/2020 Lot 9069; Heritage 2023 February Long Beach Expo US Coins Signature® Auction #135, 02/09/2023 Lot 3689; Heritage 2024 May CSNS US Coins Signature® Auction #1374 05/09/2024 Lot #3807; Michael Spurlock

PCGS #

1163

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Plain

Diameter

23.50 millimeters

Weight

5.44 grams

Mintage

120000

Metal

Copper

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116

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	200	R-7.0	12 / 16	12 / 16
All Grades	200	R-7.0	12 / 16	12 / 16
60 or Better	40	R-8.7	8 / 16	8 / 16

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	200
All Grades	200
60 or Better	40

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-7.0
All Grades	R-7.0
60 or Better	R-8.7

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	12 / 16
All Grades	12 / 16
60 or Better	8 / 16

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	12 / 16
All Grades	12 / 16
60 or Better	8 / 16

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66RB PCGS grade
2	MS65RB PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2011:3110, $3,737.50
2	MS65RB PCGS grade
2	MS65RB PCGS grade
2	MS65RB PCGS grade

#1 MS66RB PCGS grade

#2 MS65RB PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2011:3110, $3,737.50

#2 MS65RB PCGS grade