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1797 1/2c Lettered Edge, Low Head MS BN

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Obverse Description

Lady Liberty portrayed, facing right, with a pole and cap (on the pole). The word LIBERTY appears across the top periphery and 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 and the denomination of 1/200 at the bottom center.

Catalog Information

GSID: 453
Designer: Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Designer: Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1797
Reverse Designer: Gilbert Stuart
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT, 1, 200
Weight (gr): 6.74 gr
Weight (oz): 0.2167 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 23.5
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Lettered
Variety: Lettered Edge, Low Head
Coin Date: 1797
Denomination: 1/2c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 127,840
Coinage Type: Half Cent
Coinage Years: 1794-1797
Composition: Copper
PCGS #: 1033
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1797 1/2c Lettered Edge, Low Head MS BN
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GSID:453 PCGS:1033 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
AU50 CAC $72,000 $1,234
AU50 - $60,000 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234

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Fr. 1033. 1914 $50 Federal Reserve Note. Philadelphia. PMG Very Fine 25.
$732
Sold 6/3/2026
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1797 Low Head, Lettered Edge, B-3a, C-3b -- Struck over a 1797 Cent -- VG10 PCGS. Our EAC Grade VG10. ...
$10,800
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$15,600
Sold 8/22/2022
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1797 1/2 C Lettered Edge, Low Head, C-3b, B-3a, R.4, VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (1/2). PCGS Population: (0/2). CDN: $20,000 Whsl...
$7,800
Sold 3/29/2022
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$21,600
Sold 8/18/2021
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$999
Sold 7/9/2017
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$14,100
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$80,500
Sold 1/27/2014
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$2,990
Sold 9/4/2011
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1797 1/2 C L.E. Low Head--Damaged--NCS. AG Details. C-3B. NGC Census: (0/3). PCGS Population (1/4). Mintage: 127,840. Numi...
$1,092
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$41,400
Sold 9/14/2008
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$1,755
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$1,920
Sold 1/3/2018
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$17,250
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$7,500
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$16,800
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$1,064
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$8,912
Sold 9/4/2011
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1797 1/2 C Lettered Edge--Damaged--ANACS. AG3 Details. C-3b. NGC Census: (0/4). PCGS Population (1/4). Mintage: 127,840. Nu...
$235
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