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Cohen-1 variety.
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:
80933
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
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
C-1
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 #:
35336
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Coin Value History
1856 1/2c C-1 MS BN
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1856 1/2c C-1 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$1,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,250 | $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 |
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 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 40,430. ...
$165
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, AU55 PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 40,430. ...
$183
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS62 Brown PCGS. CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 40,430. ...
$281
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 31 in 64, 7 finer. CAC: 8 in 64, 4 finer (10/25). CDN: $4...
$1,680
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/14). Mintage 40,430....
$149
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (75/37). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$384
1856 1/2 C C-1, MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (55/210). PCGS Population: (0/13). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mint...
$216
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (25/362). PCGS Population: (0/14). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53....
$164
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (59/263). PCGS Population: (0/13). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58....
$186
1856 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. EF Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$59
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (3/332). PCGS Population (1/3). Mintage: 40,430. ...
$84
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS65 Brown NGC. ...
$999
1856 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. Manley Die State 2.0. Fine-15 BN (NGC).
$49
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/436). Mintage 40,430....
$139
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, AU55 ANACS. Mintage 40,430. ...
$159
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS62 Brown ANACS. Mintage 40,430....
$480
1856 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. MS-64 BN (NGC).
$456
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, -- Rim Filed, Whizzed, Damaged -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Mintage 40,430. ...
$109
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (56/65). PCGS Population: (1/9). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$384
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (55/198). PCGS Population: (0/13). MS61. Mintage 40,430. ...
$264
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