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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is portrayed, facing right, with a bust draped by the top portion of her blouse. The word LIBERTY appears across the top periphery and the date at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery surround a wreath framing the words HALF CENT. The wreath is tied by a bow at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
489
Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1805
Reverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT, 1, 200
Weight (gr):
5.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Small 5, Stems
Coin Date:
1805
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
814,464
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1800-1808
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1087
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Coin Value History
1805 1/2c Small 5, Stems MS BN
Value By Grade
1805 1/2c Small 5, Stems MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU58 |
|
$69,000 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $57,500 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1805 1/2 C Small 5, Stems, C-3, B-3, R.4, Fine 12 PCGS....
$3,120
1805 1/2 C Small 5, Stems, C-3, B-3, R.4, AU58 NGC....
$52,800
1805 1/2 C Small 5, Stems, C-3, B-3, R.4, Fine 15 PCGS....
$3,600
1805 1/2 C Small 5, Stems, C-3, B-3, R.4, XF45 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Tettenhorst-McGuigan. Manley Die State 2.0, the later of two ...
$21,600
1805 Small 5, Stems, B-2, C-2, High R.5, VF35 PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade Fine 15. ...
$36,000
1805 1/2 C Small 5, Stems VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/22). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . ...
$1,080
1805 Small 5, Stems, C-3, B-3, R.4, XF40 NGC. Our EAC grade Fine 15. ...
$15,600
1805 1/2 C Small 5, Stems, C-3, B-3, R.4, AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/15 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/9 and 0/0+). AG3 . Min...
$432
1805 1/2 C Small 5, Stems, C-3, B-3, R.4, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/13 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/7 and 0/0+). CDN: $...
$964
1805 1/2 C Small 5, Stems, C-2, B-2, FS-301, High R.5, VG10 PCGS. ...
$2,160
1805 1/2 C Small 5, Stems, C-3, B-3, R.4, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/7). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 814,464. ...
$780
1805 1/2c PCGS Fine Details (Environmental Damage Small 5 Stems) - No Reserve!
$510
$60,375
1805 1/2 C Small 5, Stems VF30 PCGS. C-3, B-3, R.4. ...
$13,512
1805 1/2 C Small 5, Stems--Corroded--NCS. VG Details. ...
$978
1805 1/2 C Small 5, Stems, C-3, B-3, R.4, Fine 12 PCGS. ...
$3,720
$71,875
1805 1/2 C Small 5, Stems, C-2, B-2, FS-301, High R.5, Fine 15 PCGS....
$7,800
1805 Small 5, Stems, B-3, C-3, R.4, XF45 PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade VF25. ...
$24,000
1805 1/2 C Small 5, Stems, C-3, B-3, R.4, VG8 ANACS. Mintage 814,464. ...
$900
Draped Bust Half Cent 1/2c 1800-1808 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $48 – $42,000
Draped Bust Half Cent 1/2c 1800-1808 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $2,000 – $60,000
Draped Bust Half Cent 1/2c 1800-1808 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $4,500 – $36,000
1800 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $65 – $22,200
1800 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $3,600 – $21,600
1800 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $10,000 – $15,600
1802/0 1/2c Reverse of 1800 MS BN
Worth: $6,000 – $144,000
1802/0 1/2c Reverse of 1802 MS BN
Worth: $500 – $34,800
1803 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $64 – $15,600
1803 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $9,000 – $108,000
1804 1/2c Plain 4, Stems MS BN
Worth: $90 – $13,200
1804 1/2c Plain 4, Stems MS RB
Worth: $10,800 – $15,840
1804 1/2c Plain 4, No Stems MS BN
Worth: $48 – $18,800
1804 1/2c Plain 4, No Stems MS RB
Worth: $2,300 – $25,000
1804 1/2c Plain 4, No Stems MS RD
Worth: $25,000 – $30,000
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