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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is portrayed with hair tied in a bun, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called braided hair style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear continuously around the periphery with 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:
651
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1850
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
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
Coin Date:
1850
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
39,812
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1849-1857
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
1221
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Coin Value History
1850 1/2c MS BN
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1850 1/2c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $8,750 | $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 |
1850 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.2, MS62 Brown PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (3/4). CDN: $1,5...
$3,000
1850 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (34/425). Mintage 39,800....
$612
1850 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.2, XF45 PCGS. Mintage 39,800....
$564
1850 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU55. Mintage 39,800....
$492
1850 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.2, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (68/124 and 1/0+). Mintage 39,800....
$1,320
1850 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.2, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (6/355). Mintage 39,800. ...
$420
1850 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.2, MS61 Brown PCGS. Ex: Jon D. Lusk Collection. Pedigree included.Ex: Max Draisner (circa 1974)....
$1,680
1850 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.2, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$5,280
1850 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.2, AU53 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (21/278). PCGS Population: (0/8). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS A...
$552
1850 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.2, MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/2 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (29/21 and 0/0+). MS63. Mintage 39,...
$2,400
1850 C-1, B-1, R.2, MS65 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade MS62. ...
$9,000
1850 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.2, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (3/284). PCGS Population: (0/6). CDN: $285 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mi...
$348
1850 1/2c PCGS XF Details (Damage)
$75
1850 1/2 C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/213). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. Mi...
$376
1850 1/2 C Brown -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC. UNC Details. C-1. NGC Census: (3/117). PCGS Population (7/79). Mintage: 39,...
$254
1850 1/2 C VF20--Reverse Rim Damaged--ANACS, XF Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price...
$45
1850 1/2 C Fine12 Brown ANACS, VF Details, C-1....
$54
1850 Fine15 Brown--Cleaned--ANACS, VF Details....
$52
1850 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.2, MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (62/49). PCGS Population: (2/3). MS62. Mintage 39,800. ...
$1,080
1850 1/2 C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/404 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF4...
$660
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $50 – $6,000
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $220 – $8,400
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $700 – $18,000
1849 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $50 – $6,000
1849 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $500 – $5,400
1849 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $3,000 – $3,600
1850 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $2,000 – $7,200
1850 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $38,000 – $72,000
1851 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $50 – $1,140
1851 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $400 – $2,160
1851 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $650 – $24,000
1853 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $50 – $6,000
1853 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $220 – $4,200
1853 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $700 – $18,000
1854 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $50 – $6,000
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