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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is portrayed with hair tied in a bun, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called braided hair style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear continuously around the periphery with 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:
679
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1855
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
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
Coin Date:
1855
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
56,500
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1849-1857
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
1234
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Coin Value History
1855 1/2c MS RB
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1855 1/2c MS RB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$6,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $5,500 | $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 |
1855 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: 55 in 65, 6 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$2,562
1855 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Incorrectly certified by PCGS as an 1855 cent. Housed in a Generati...
$2,880
1855 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage 56,500....
$456
1855 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (88/60)....
$750
1855 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$1,380
1855 1/2 C Red and Brown -- Spots Removed -- PCGS Genuine. Unc Details. NGC Census: (2/203). PCGS Population (1/267). Minta...
$382
1855 1/2 C AU58 ICG. NGC Census: (0/188). PCGS Population (0/251). Mintage: 56,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin...
$161
1855 1/2 C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/1). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. M...
$1,500
1855 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 56,500....
$780
1855 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage 56,500....
$384
1855 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (82/59). PCGS Population: (2/1). MS64. ...
$900
1855 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$2,280
1855 1/2c PCGS/CAC MS65 RB (OGH)
$1,800
1855 1/2 C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (109/168). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. ...
$504
1855 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. This piece is housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Po...
$360
1855 1/2c PCGS MS64 RB (OGH Rattler Holder)
$700
1/2C 1855 C-1. NGC MS66 RB
$2,702
1855 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65+ Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,360
1855 1/2c PCGS MS63 RB
$550
1855 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS62 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (22/197). PCGS Population: (0/5). MS62. ...
$444
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $50 – $6,000
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $220 – $8,400
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $700 – $18,000
1849 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $50 – $6,000
1849 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $500 – $5,400
1849 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $3,000 – $3,600
1850 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $55 – $9,000
1850 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $2,000 – $7,200
1850 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $38,000 – $72,000
1851 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $50 – $1,140
1851 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $400 – $2,160
1851 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $650 – $24,000
1853 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $50 – $6,000
1853 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $220 – $4,200
1853 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $700 – $18,000
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