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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:
519
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1811
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 Edge
Coin Date:
1811
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
63,140
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1809-1836
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1135
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Coin Value History
1811 1/2c MS BN
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1811 1/2c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$288,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $240,000 | $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 |
1811 1/2 C Wide Date, C-1, B-1, Low R.4, SP64 Brown NGC. ...
$122,000
1811 1/2 C Wide Date, C-1, B-1, Low R.4 -- Bent, Corroded -- ANACS Details. AG3 Details. Mintage 63,140....
$139
1811 1/2 C Close Date, C-2, B-2, Low R.3, VF20 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid ...
$2,053
1811 1/2 C Close Date, C-2, B-2, Low R.3, Good 6 PCGS. Mintage 63,140....
$528
1811 1/2 C Wide Date, C-1, B-1, Low R.4, VF30 PCGS....
$4,440
1811 1/2 C Close Date, C-2, B-2, Low R.3, XF40 PCGS....
$3,360
1811 1/2 C Close Date, C-2, B-2, Low R.3, Fine 12 PCGS. Mintage 63,140....
$960
1811 1/2 C Close Date, C-2, B-2, Low R.3, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/16). NGC Census: (0/8). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for N...
$660
1811 1/2 C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/157 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (4/49 and 0/0+). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8...
$660
1811 1/2 C Close Date, C-2, B-2, Low R.3, AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$10,500
1811 1/2 C Close Date, C-2, B-2, Low R.3, VF25 PCGS. A richly toned walnut-brown example, with bold die clashing on the rel...
$1,920
1811 1/2 C -- Corroded, Scratched -- ANACS Details. Good 4. Mintage 63,140....
$139
1811 Close Date, B-2, C-2, Low R.2, MS62 Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade AU50. ...
$52,800
1811 Wide Date, B-1, C-1, Low R.4, AU58 PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade AU50. ...
$26,400
1811 Wide Date, C-1, B-1, R.4, AU53 NGC. Our EAC grade VF35. ...
$7,200
1811 1/2 C Wide Date, C-1, B-1, Low R.4, VF35 PCGS. ...
$2,640
$1,821
1811 1/2 C Close Date, C-2, B-2, Low R.3, XF45 PCGS. ...
$4,935
$137
1811 1/2 C Close Date MS63 Brown PCGS. C-2, B-2, R.3. ...
$82,250
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 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
1825 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $64 – $10,320
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