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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:
72294
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
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
Variety:
1809-1836
Coin Date:
Classic Head Half Cent
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1809-1836
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1119
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Coin Value History
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS BN [Type]
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Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS BN [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$9,750 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $8,000 | $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 |
| 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 |
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$6,600
1809 1/2 C -- Cleaned -- CACG Details. VF. Mintage 1,154,572....
$119
1833 1/2 C -- Cleaned -- CACG Details. XF. Mintage 120,000....
$104
1825 1/2 C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (32/107). Mintage 63,000. ...
$408
1835 1/2 C MS61 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/521). Mintage 398,000. ...
$288
1835 1/2 C MS63 Brown PCGS. Mintage 398,000. ...
$420
1828 1/2 C 12 Stars AU53 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (31/134). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. M...
$408
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (104/19). NGC Census: (82/15). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64...
$780
1828 1/2 C 12 Stars AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (46/47 and 1/1+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$930
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
1809 1/2 C VF35 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (16/365). PCGS Population: (39/357). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage ...
$139
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars XF45 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (104/845). PCGS Population: (135/1014). CDN: $106 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS X...
$134
1809 1/2 C AU50 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (21/242). PCGS Population: (40/209). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage...
$324
1826 1/2 C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/520). NGC Census: (25/335). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 234,0...
$75
1826 1/2 C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/488). NGC Census: (26/309). CDN: $76 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 234,0...
$114
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars Brown C-3 -- Cleaned, Environmental Damage -- ANACS. MS60 Details. Mintage 606,000....
$125
1825 1/2 C Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/497). NGC Census: (4/303). CDN: $66 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 63...
$91
1835 1/2 C Fine 12 ANACS. Mintage 398,000. ...
$61
1833 1/2 C MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (30/6). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mint...
$1,740
1809 1/2 C Classic Head Half Cent -- Double Struck, Second Strike Off Center -- VG10 NGC. ...
$504
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
1825 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $64 – $10,320
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