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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is portrayed, facing right, with a bust draped by the top portion of her blouse. 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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
468
Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1803
Reverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT, 1, 200
Weight (gr):
5.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1803
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
92,000
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1800-1808
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1060
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Coin Value History
1803 1/2c MS BN
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1803 1/2c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$18,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $15,500 | $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 |
1803 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/98). Mintage 92,000....
$870
1803 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$4,800
1803 1/2 C Widely Spaced 3, C-3, B-3, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC....
$3,600
1803 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.4, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/13)....
$169
1803 1/2 C Widely Spaced 3, C-3, B-3, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$8,400
1803 1/2 C Widely Spaced 3, C-3, B-3, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$5,520
1803 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, Fine 15 ANACS. Mintage 92,000....
$276
1803 1/2 C C-4, B-4, R.3, VF30 PCGS. Ex: Jon D. Lusk Collection....
$780
1803 1/2 C Widely Spaced 3, C-3, B-3, R.1, AU58 PCGS....
$5,760
1803 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS61 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$4,560
1803 1/2 C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/299). NGC Census: (13/123). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintag...
$264
1803 1/2 C VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (15/134). PCGS Population: (30/327). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 92,00...
$169
1803 1/2 C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/200). NGC Census: (12/88). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 92,00...
$336
1803 1/2 C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/127). NGC Census: (11/67). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 92,00...
$630
1803 1/2 C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/228). NGC Census: (9/101). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 92,00...
$308
1803 C-4, B-4, Low R.4, XF45 NGC. Our EAC grade VF20. ...
$660
1803 C-4, B-4, Low R.4, AU53 NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade XF40. ...
$1,800
1803 1/2 C -- Rotated Dies -- VG8 ANACS. Mintage 92,000....
$144
1803 1/2c PCGS Fine Details (Scratch)
$115
1803 1/2 C Widely Spaced 3, C-3, B-3, R.1, MS60 Brown NGC. ...
$3,840
Draped Bust Half Cent 1/2c 1800-1808 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $48 – $42,000
Draped Bust Half Cent 1/2c 1800-1808 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $2,000 – $60,000
Draped Bust Half Cent 1/2c 1800-1808 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $4,500 – $36,000
1800 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $65 – $22,200
1800 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $3,600 – $21,600
1800 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $10,000 – $15,600
1802/0 1/2c Reverse of 1800 MS BN
Worth: $6,000 – $144,000
1802/0 1/2c Reverse of 1802 MS BN
Worth: $500 – $34,800
1803 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $9,000 – $108,000
1804 1/2c Plain 4, Stems MS BN
Worth: $90 – $13,200
1804 1/2c Plain 4, Stems MS RB
Worth: $10,800 – $15,840
1804 1/2c Plain 4, No Stems MS BN
Worth: $48 – $18,800
1804 1/2c Plain 4, No Stems MS RB
Worth: $2,300 – $25,000
1804 1/2c Plain 4, No Stems MS RD
Worth: $25,000 – $30,000
1804 1/2c Crosslet 4, Stems MS BN
Worth: $48 – $28,800
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