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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:
685
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1856
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:
1856
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
40,430
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1849-1857
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
1237
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Coin Value History
1856 1/2c MS RB
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1856 1/2c MS RB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$3,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $2,500 | $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 |
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS BN [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/122xxx/c39d2531-7a3b-474d-91c6-53a37081572c.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $50 – $6,000
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RB [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1855-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $220 – $8,400
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RD [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/878xxx/38878ffe-f8a2-4c30-a0f9-7baa68d9a90f.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $550 – $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
1856 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-63 RB (PCGS).
$671
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
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
1856 1/2 C MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/58). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mi...
$504
$7,763
1856 1/2 C MS61 Red and Brown ANACS. B-1, C-1, R.1. Lilac ...
$236
1856 1/2 C XF40 Red and Brown ANACS. ...
$71
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS63 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Housed in a Generation 6 fatty holder. NGC Census: (19/26). CAC Pop...
$990
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/1). Mintage 40,430....
$2,160
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS62 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (2/35). PCGS Population: (0/5). MS62. Mintage 40,430. Ex: ...
$960
1856 1/2 C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/32 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for...
$468
1856 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-64 RB (PCGS).
$1,020
1856 C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS62 Red and Brown NGC. Our EAC grade AU50. ...
$1,560
1856 1/2 C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/33). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mi...
$630
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Ex: Jon D. Lusk Collection. The Cohen (second edition) plate coin.Ex...
$2,280
1856 1/2 C MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (17/54). NGC Census: (0/35). Mintage: 40,430. Numismedia Wsl. Price for...
$385
1856 1/2 C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. Ex: Jack Conour Collection. PCGS Population: (26/32). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $450 Whsl...
$533
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Fuhrman Die State 1. Population: 36 in 64 Red and Brown, 1 finer (...
$3,600
1856 1/2 C MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. B-1, C-1, R.1. ...
$207
1856 1/2 C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/32). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mi...
$528
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