The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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:
80907
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1809
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
Variety:
Normal Date
Variety 2:
C-6
Coin Date:
1809
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,154,572
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1809-1836
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
35227
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Coin Value History
1809 1/2c Normal Date, C-6 MS BN
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1809 1/2c Normal Date, C-6 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$23,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $19,000 | $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 |
1809 1/2 C , C-6, B-6, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 1,154,572....
$1,952
1809 1/2 C Half Cent, C-6, B-6, R.1 -- Struck 20% Off Center -- Good 4 NGC....
$960
1809 1/2 C C-6, B-6, R.1 -- Cleaned -- CACG Details. AU. Mintage 1,154,572....
$360
1809 1/2 C C-6, B-6, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS....
$3,600
1809 1/2 C C-6, B-6, R.1, AU55 NGC. Mintage 1,154,572....
$552
1809 1/2 C C-6, B-6, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (55/313). Mintage 1,154,572....
$192
1809 1/2 C Cohen-6, B-6, R.1, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/9 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (7/16 and 0/0+). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid...
$960
1809 1/2 C C-6, B-6, R.1, XF45 NGC. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,154,572....
$228
1809 1/2 C C-6, B-6, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$14,400
1809 Normal Date, C-6, B-6, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. Our EAC grade AU55. ...
$960
1809 1/2C Cohen 6, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/7). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$352
1809 1/2 C C-6, B-6, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 33 in 63, 19 finer. CAC: 13 in 63, 20 finer (11/25). CDN: ...
$2,340
1809 1/2 C C-6, B-6, R.1, AU50 PCGS. Housed in a green label holder. PCGS Population: (1/14)....
$312
1809 1/2 C C-6, B-6, R.1 -- Altered Surfaces -- ANACS Details. AU55. Mintage 1,154,572....
$139
1809 1/2 C C-6, B-6, R.1, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (1/30). PCGS Population: (0/13). XF40. ...
$132
1809 1/2 C C-6, B-6, R.1, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (7/14). PCGS Population: (1/8). AU58. ...
$312
1809 1/2 C C-6, B-6, R.1, XF45 PCGS. ...
$132
1809 1/2 C C-6, B-6, R.1, MS65+ Brown PCGS. CAC....
$18,000
1809 1/2 C C-6, B-6, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (6/5). PCGS Population: (2/6). MS62. ...
$780
1809 1/2 C C-6, B-6, R.1, MS63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (2/3). PCGS Population: (3/3). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$1,440
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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