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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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Worth: $420 – $10,000
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Worth: $700 – $12,000
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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
1829 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 38 in 64 (1 in 64+), 12 finer (7/26). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for ...
$824
1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 4 in 25, 993 finer (6/26). CDN: $102 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mi...
$129
1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU58 PCGS. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 120,000. ...
$293
1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU55 PCGS. CDN: $168 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 120,000. ...
$232
1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, XF40 Brown NGC. Ex: Stack's W 57th St Collection. NGC Census: 34 in 40, 650 finer (3/26). CDN: $1...
$139
1832 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.2, VF30 PCGS. CDN: $104 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 154,000. ...
$124
1829 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU53 PCGS. CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 487,000. ...
$220
1829 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 50 in 62, 95 finer (5/26). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mi...
$512
1826 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF35 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 5 in 35, 46 finer (5/26). CDN: $106 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Min...
$139
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars, C-1, B-1, R.2, VF20 Brown NGC. Ex: Stack's W 57th St Collection. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF2...
$119
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars, C-1, B-1, R.2, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 606,000. ...
$159
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars, C-1, B-1, R.2, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 606,000....
$220
1835 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.1, MS61 Brown NGC. CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 398,000. ...
$390
1809 1/2 C Circle In 0, C-4, B-1, R.3, Fine 12 PCGS. CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. ...
$256
1809 1/2 C C-6, B-6, R.1, VG8 PCGS. CDN: $72 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 1,154,572. ...
$109
1810 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.2, Good 6 Brown NGC. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 215,000. ...
$119
1811 1/2 C Wide Date, C-2, B-2, Low R.3, AG3 PCGS. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 63,140. ...
$232
1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-63 BN (PCGS).
$586
1835 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-65 BN (PCGS). CAC.
$2,074
1809/'6' Classic Head Half Cent. C-5. Rarity-1. 9/Inverted 9. AU Details--Planchet Flaw (PCGS).
$512
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