1828 1/2C 12 Stars, BN MS64BN 认证号50145135, PCGS号1150

1828 C-2 R2. 12 Stars. PCGS MS64 BN. EAC MS60+. This is an incomplete die with only five stars to the right. There was certainly room to add the 13th star in, but this was omitted for some unknown reason. Frosty light tan, olive, and steel-brown is intermingled on both sides with frosty, but subdued luster. Hints of original red mint color are visible on the reverse. PCGS Population 10, 1 Finer.

Ron Guth

Included among the varieties of 1828 Half Cents is the very unusual 12 Stars variety. Normally, Half Cents of this type bear 13 stars on the obverse (one for each of the original 13 colonies).  However, on  one obverse, the engraver accidentally left off one of the stars!  The 12 Stars variety is relatively common in circulated grades, but commands a slight premium because of the unusual variety.  Mint State examples are scarce, especially with any traces of mint luster.  All of the examples certified so far by PCGS have the Brown designation and none has been graded above MS65.