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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:
537
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1829
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:
1829
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
487,000
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1809-1836
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1153
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Coin Value History
1829 1/2c MS BN
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1829 1/2c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $7,500 | $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 |
1829 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU53 PCGS. CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 487,000....
$220
1829 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (22/367). Mintage 487,000....
$149
1829 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF. Mintage 487,000....
$129
1829 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU55 PCGS. Gold CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (53/212). CA...
$2,160
1829 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/14). Mintage 487,000. Ex: Internet Auction #131702 (Heritage,...
$149
1829 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/16 and 0/1+). Mintage 487,000....
$192
1829 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, Fine 15 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (11/414). Mintage 487,000....
$83
1829 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1 -- Corroded -- ANACS Details. AU. Net XF40. Mintage 487,000....
$81
1829 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (49/88). PCGS Population: (1/10). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$564
1829 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. Ex: Green Tree Collection. PCGS Population: (5/2). NGC Census: (29/22). CDN...
$1,110
1829 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (14/412). PCGS Population: (0/17). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine...
$99
1829 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$13,200
1829 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (37/50). PCGS Population: (3/7). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$720
1829 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (53/156). PCGS Population: (1/11). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. ...
$260
1829 1/2c PCGS VF25
$87
1829 B-1, C-1 -- Reverse Brockage -- VG10 PCGS. Our EAC Grade VG8. ...
$24,000
1829 1/2c NGC MS61 BN (C-1)
$625
1829 1/2 C "CT" Counterstamp, VG8 ANACS. Mintage 487,000....
$77
1829 1/2c PCGS VF Details (Environmental Damage)
$66
1829 C-1, B-1, R.1, MS66 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade MS64. ...
$13,200
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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