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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:
80922
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1832
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:
C-3
Coin Date:
1832
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
51,000
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1809-1836
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
35279
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Coin Value History
1832 1/2c C-3 MS BN
Value By Grade
1832 1/2c C-3 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $9,500 | $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 |
1832 1/2 C C-3, B-3, R.1, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (66/491). Mintage 154,000....
$169
1832 1/2 C C-3, B-3, R.1, AU55 NGC. Mintage 154,000....
$216
1832 1/2 C C-3, B-3, R.1, AU53 PCGS. Ex: Jon D. Lusk Collection. Pedigree included....
$198
1832 1/2 C C-3, B-3, R.1, MS62 Brown PCGS. Ex: Green Tree Collection. Ex: Richard Gross (8/2002); Green Tree Collection...
$528
1832 1/2 C C-3, B-3, R.1, MS64+ Brown PCGS. CAC. Fuhrman Die State 1. Population: 51 in 64 (3 in 64+) Brown, 9 finer. CAC: ...
$2,280
1832 1/2 C C-3, B-3, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$3,600
1832 C-3, B-3, R.1, MS63 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade MS60. ...
$960
1832 1/2 C C-3, B-3, R.1, AU58 PCGS. ...
$264
1832 1/2 C C-3, B-3, R.1, MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (2/6). PCGS Population: (0/6). MS61. ...
$228
1832 1/2 C C-3, B-3, R.1, VF20 NGC. Our EAC Grade Fine 15. Manley Die State 1.0. This attractive half cent exhibits ple...
$62
1832 1/2 C XF45 PCGS. C-3. PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$141
1832 1/2 C C-3, B-3, R.1, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (1/13). PCGS Population: (0/17). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. ...
$164
1832 1/2 C C-3, B-3, R.1, AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$300
1832 1/2 C C-3, B-3, R.1, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (3/7). PCGS Population (1/7). ...
$153
1832 C-3, B-3, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC. Our EAC grade MS60. ...
$1,920
1832 B-3, C-3, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS60. ...
$4,080
1832 1/2 C C-3, B-3, R.1, AU55 NGC. CDN: $168 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 154,000....
$312
1832 C-3, B-3, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC. Our EAC grade MS62. ...
$2,160
1832 1/2 C C-3, B-3, R.1, AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). ...
$228
1832 C-3, B-3, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC. Our EAC grade MS60. ...
$2,040
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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