1857 1/2C, BN PR64BN Certification #25269155, PCGS #1332

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

Ex. Simpson/Sebastian. CAC

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1857 Half Cent is one of the more common dates in Proof, though our original estimate of the existing population at 250+ seems a bit high and I may revise that figure downward in the future as more data comes in. Probably, 100-150 is a better estimate.

Proof 1857 Half Cents can be found with Heavy Dates and Light Dates. Heavy Dates have strongly impressed digits, while Light Dates are shallow and spindlier. Dannreuther believes this was caused by a lapping of the dies, but positional differences may indicate two different obverse dies. Either way, it appears Mint employees struck Proof 1857 Half Cents on more than one occasion.

The majority of existing Proofs are PR64BN, with but a few examples better. Red & Brown Proofs are very rare, and Red examples may not exist.

PCGS #

1332

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Plain

Diameter

23.00 millimeters

Weight

5.44 grams

Mintage

266

Metal

Copper

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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	75	R-8.2	27 / 30	27 / 30
All Grades	75	R-8.2	27 / 30	27 / 30
60 or Better	5	R-9.7	13 / 30 TIE	13 / 30 TIE

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	75
All Grades	75
60 or Better	5

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-8.2
All Grades	R-8.2
60 or Better	R-9.7

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	27 / 30
All Grades	27 / 30
60 or Better	13 / 30 TIE

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	27 / 30
All Grades	27 / 30
60 or Better	13 / 30 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR66BN PCGS grade	Howard Rounds Newcomb (valued by Newcomb at $5), sold privately in 1935 - B. Max Mehl, sold privately in 1935 - Col. E. H. R. Green Collection (appraised by F. C. C. Boyd for the Green Estate at $1 on 8/9/1937), sold in 4/1943 for $1.25 - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & Burdette G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman Collection - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 57.2.2) - Goldbergs 1/2014:227, $9,487.50
2	PR65+BN PCGS grade
2	PR65+BN PCGS grade
4	PR65BN PCGS grade
4	PR65BN PCGS grade

#1 PR66BN PCGS grade

Howard Rounds Newcomb (valued by Newcomb at $5), sold privately in 1935 - B. Max Mehl, sold privately in 1935 - Col. E. H. R. Green Collection (appraised by F. C. C. Boyd for the Green Estate at $1 on 8/9/1937), sold in 4/1943 for $1.25 - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & Burdette G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman Collection - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 57.2.2) - Goldbergs 1/2014:227, $9,487.50

#2 PR65+BN PCGS grade

#4 PR65BN PCGS grade