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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:
72303
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
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
Variety:
1849-1857
Coin Date:
Braided Hair Half Cent
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1849-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1216
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Coin Value History
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RB [Type]
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Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RB [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$10,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $8,750 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$5,368
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 32 in 64, 0 finer. CAC: 12 in 64, 1 finer (9/25)....
$1,560
1857 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.2, MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC: 11 in 63, 20 finer (10/25). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$1,110
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS60 Red and Brown PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (0/6). ...
$600
1855 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage 56,500....
$456
1854 1/2c PCGS MS61 RB (OGH)
$330
1849 1/2 C Large Date -- 'GWC' Countermarks -- Fine 12 ANACS. This lot will also include a: 1864 1C With L -- 'T. O'Lear... (Total: 2 coins)
$65
1850 1/2 C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/7). NGC Census: (0/4). Mintage: 39,812. ...
$376
1853 1/2 C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/60). NGC Census: (0/30). Mintage: 129,694. (#1228)...
$230
1849 1/2 C Large Date--Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (0/7). PCGS Population (0/11). Mintage: 39,864. ...
$75
1849 1/2 C Large Date AU50 Red and Brown--Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS, UNC Details....
$92
1854 1/2 C AU53 Red and Brown ANACS. ...
$121
1853 1/2 C VF30 Red and Brown ANACS. ...
$82
1857 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.2, MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (15/2). PCGS Population: (1/0). MS65. Mintage 35,180. ...
$1,800
1854 1/2c PCGS MS66 RB
$5,757
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/1). Mintage 40,430....
$2,160
1857 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.2, MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (100/57)...
$1,560
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 C-1, B-1, R.1, MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage 56,500....
$384
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $50 – $6,000
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
1854 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $50 – $6,000
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