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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:
558
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1833
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:
1833
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
103,000
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1809-1836
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1162
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Coin Value History
1833 1/2c MS BN
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1833 1/2c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 30 in 65 (1 in 65+), 6 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,420 Whsle. Bid fo...
$1,586
1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 85 in 64 (3 in 64+), 36 finer. CAC: 24 in 64, 19 finer (10...
$930
1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS62 Brown PCGS. CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 120,000....
$468
1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, XF40 PCGS. Mintage 120,000....
$192
1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1 -- Cleaned -- CACG Details. AU. Mintage 120,000....
$124
1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. MS60. Mintage 120,000....
$228
1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU58 PCGS. Mintage 120,000....
$288
1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (46/512). ...
$186
1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/27). NGC Census: (39/582). CDN: $106 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45....
$129
1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (77/134). PCGS Population: (3/14). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$432
1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (66/440). PCGS Population: (4/23). CDN: $168 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55....
$264
1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS66 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$4,560
1833 1/2 C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/859). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 120,000....
$95
1833 1/2 C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/863). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $76 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 120,000....
$111
1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (49/273). PCGS Population: (0/16). MS61. ...
$240
1833 1/2c PCGS VG Details (Damage)
$55
1833 1/2c NGC VG Details (Environmental Damage C-1)
$46
1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (13/578). PCGS Population: (0/20). ...
$69
1833 1/2C C-1 VF20 NGC . Ex: Stack's W 57th St Collection, and a 1835 1/2C VG10 NGC . Ex: Stack's W 57th St Collection.... (Total: 2 coins)
$94
1833 1/2c PCGS F15
$58
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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