1849 1/2C, RB MS64RB Certification #05115945, PCGS #1219

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1849 C-1 M 2.0 PCGS MS64RB EAC MS63 CAC Green PCGS Population 6-0 as MS64RB. NGC has graded one example as MS65RB. CAC has graded one example as MS64RB and stickered 2 examples as MS64RB. Mint red covers about 50% of the obverse mixed with light brown toning. A darker area of toning is noted between stars 8 and 9. The reverse has substantial mint red with only a trace of toning. A diagonal surface anomaly through the wreath and CENT prevents a higher numerical grade for this half cent. Stewart Blay (Red Headed Copper Collection); Heritage 2018 ANA WFOM US Coins Signature Auction - Philadelphia #1278, 08/14/2018 Lot 3048; Heritage 2025 April CSNS US Coins Signature® Auction #1383 05/01/2025 Lot 3415; Michael Spurlock

PCGS #

1219

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Plain

Diameter

23.00 millimeters

Weight

5.44 grams

Mintage

39864

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	25	R-9.0	2 / 8	2 / 8
All Grades	25	R-9.0	2 / 8	2 / 8
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 8	1 / 8

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	25
All Grades	25
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-9.0
All Grades	R-9.0
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	2 / 8
All Grades	2 / 8
60 or Better	1 / 8

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

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS64RB PCGS grade
1	MS64RB PCGS grade
1	MS64RB PCGS grade
1	MS64RB PCGS grade
1	MS64RB PCGS grade

#1 MS64RB PCGS grade