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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:
672
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1854
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:
1854
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
55,358
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1849-1857
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
1230
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Coin Value History
1854 1/2c MS BN
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1854 1/2c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$7,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $6,250 | $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 |
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 63 in 65 (3 in 65+), 16 finer (12/25). CDN: $690 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$763
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 55,358....
$456
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. Mintage 55,358....
$360
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC. Mintage 55,358....
$660
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU55 PCGS. Mintage 55,358....
$198
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU50 ANACS. Mintage 55,358....
$129
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (59/530). Mintage 55,358....
$312
1854 1/2 C Braided Hair Half Cent, C-1, B-1, R.1 -- 10% Straight End Clip -- AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/705). Mintage...
$324
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU58 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (94/589). PCGS Population: (1/17). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$174
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS66 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/0). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$2,160
1854 1/2 C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/845). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $82 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 55,358. ...
$93
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (7/762). PCGS Population: (0/25). CDN: $78 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mi...
$104
1854 1/2c PCGS XF45
$155
1854 1/2c PCGS UNC Details (Bent)
$80
1854 1/2c PCGS AU Details (Environmental Damage)
$56
1854 1/2 C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (3/610). Mintage: 55,358. Numismedia W...
$60
1854 1/2 C VF20 ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $50.00....
$48
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65+ Brown NGC. NGC Census: (61/15 and 3/1+). Mintage 55,358....
$960
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. Mintage 55,358....
$552
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS62 Brown PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (0/2). CDN: $230...
$360
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 BN
Worth: $55 – $9,000
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
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