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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:
559
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1833
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:
1833
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
103,000
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1809-1836
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1163
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Coin Value History
1833 1/2c MS RB
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1/2C 1833 NGC MS65 RB
$2,468
1833 1/2 C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (53/21). NGC Census: (34/15). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$1,920
1833 1/2 C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (23/65). NGC Census: (18/50). Mintage: 120,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$969
1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1 MS66 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS64. ...
$10,575
1833 1/2 C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/91). NGC Census: (0/69). Mintage: 120,000. ...
$200
1833 1/2 C MS62 Red and Brown NGC. C-1. NGC Census: (4/63). PCGS Population (4/81). Mintage: 120,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price...
$632
1833 1/2 C MS61 Red and Brown ANACS, B-1, C-1, R.1, ...
$632
1833 1/2 C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. C-1, B-1, R.1. ...
$3,738
1833 1/2c PCGS/CAC MS64 RB ex: D.L. Hansen
$1,050
1833 1/2 C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. C-1, B-1, R.1. ...
$764
1833 1/2 C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.1. Manley ...
$3,910
1833 1/2 C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/83). NGC Census: (0/63). Mintage: 120,000. (#1163) From The Glenwood Collectio...
$185
1833 1/2 C MS65 Red and Brown NGC....
$1,438
1833 1/2 C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (55/16 and 2/1+). NGC Census: (34/15 and 0/0+). CDN: $920 Whsle...
$960
1833 1/2 C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. C-1, B-1, R.1. ...
$604
1833 1/2 C, RB
$97
1833 1/2 C, RB
$935
1833 1/2 C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (52/16). NGC Census: (33/15). CDN: $920 Whsle. Bid for problem-fr...
$999
1833 1/2 C, RB
$299
1833 1/2 C, RB
$1,870
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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