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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is portrayed with a capped bonnet, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called classic head style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear left and right in a 7x6 formation.
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:
525
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1825
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT
Weight (gr):
5.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain Edge
Coin Date:
1825
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
63,000
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1809-1836
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1141
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Coin Value History
1825 1/2c MS BN
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1825 1/2c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$12,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1825 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. NGC Census: (5/6). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid ...
$1,440
1825 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC. CAC....
$4,080
1825 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF Net VF20. Mintage 63,000....
$74
1825 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.1, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/366). Mintage 63,000....
$198
1825 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.1, XF45 Brown NGC. Mintage 63,000....
$300
1825 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.1, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/20). Mintage 63,000....
$552
1825 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.3, AU58 PCGS. Ex: Jon D. Lusk Collection. Plated in the second edition of Cohen....
$1,440
1825 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.1, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/27). NGC Census: (4/38). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mi...
$109
1825 1/2 C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/430). NGC Census: (25/247). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 63,0...
$111
1825 1/2 C Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/497). NGC Census: (4/303). CDN: $66 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 63...
$91
1825 1/2 C MS61 Brown ANACS. Mintage 63,000. ...
$720
1825 1/2 C Classic Head Half Cent -- Struck 30% Off Center -- AU50 NGC. ...
$2,880
1825 B-1, C-1, Low R.3, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS63. ...
$18,000
1825 1/2c NGC AU53
$460
1825 1/2 C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/378). NGC Census: (13/216). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 63,0...
$168
1825 1/2c NGC MS63 BN
$1,201
1825 1/2c NGC VG-08 BN
$75
1825 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.1, MS66 Brown NGC. ...
$5,520
1825 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.1, Good 4 NGC. Our EAC Grade Good 4. Manley Die State 2.0 or later. Grade-consistent handling ma...
$40
1825 1/2 C MS60 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (3/64). NGC Census: (0/57). Mintage: 63,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$822
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $60 – $7,800
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $400 – $6,000
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $700 – $12,000
1809 1/2c Normal Date MS BN
Worth: $60 – $19,200
1809 1/2c Normal Date MS RB
Worth: $2,400 – $60,000
1809 1/2c Normal Date, C-2 MS RD
1809 1/2c Large O over Small o MS BN
Worth: $80 – $72,000
1809 1/2c 9 Over Inverted 9 MS BN
Worth: $64 – $18,000
1809 1/2c 9 Over Inverted 9 MS RB
Worth: $5,000 – $28,000
1810 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $72 – $13,000
1810 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $4,000 – $12,000
1811 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $180 – $240,000
1811 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $120,000 – $336,000
1811 1/2c Mickley Restrike, Reverse of 1802 MS BN
Worth: $3,500 – $27,000
1811 1/2c Mickley Restrike, Reverse of 1802 MS RB
Worth: $11,000 – $18,000
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