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1794 1/2c Small Edge Letters, C-2a MS BN

Greysheet & CPG® Values
1794 1/2c Small Edge Letters, C-2a MS BN
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Obverse Description

Lady Liberty portrayed, facing right, with a pole and cap (on the pole). The word LIBERTY appears across the top periphery and 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 and the denomination of 1/200 at the bottom center.

Catalog Information

GSID: 80841
Designer: Robert Scot
Obverse Designer: Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1794
Reverse Designer: Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT, 1, 200
Weight (gr): 6.74 gr
Weight (oz): 0.2167 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 23.5
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Lettered
Variety: Small Edge Letters
Variety 2: C-2a
Coin Date: 1794
Denomination: 1/2c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 81,600
Coinage Type: Half Cent
Coinage Years: 1794-1797
Composition: Copper
Rarity: 2
PCGS #: 35024
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1794 1/2c Small Edge Letters, C-2a MS BN
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1794 1/2c Small Edge Letters, C-2a MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1794 1/2c Small Edge Letters, C-2a MS BN
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS65 CAC $187,000 $1,234
MS65 - $156,000 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234

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1794 1/2 C Normal Head, Small Edge Letters, C-2a, B-2b, High R.2, Fine 15 PCGS. CDN: $1,675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15...
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1794 1/2 C Normal Head, Small Edge Letters, C-2a, B-2b, High R.2, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $3,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. ...
1794 1/2 C Normal Head, Small Edge Letters, C-2a, B-2b, High R.2, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $3,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. ...
$3,904
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1794 1/2 C Low Relief Head, Small Letters Edge, C-2a, B-2b, High R.2, VF20 PCGS. CDN: $2,125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. ...
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1794 1/2 C Low Relief Head, Small Letters Edge, C-2a, B-2b, High R.2, Fine 12 Brown NGC. CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
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$1,200
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$37,200
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