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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:
80863
Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1796
Reverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT, 1, 200
Weight (gr):
5.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
No Pole
Variety 2:
C-1
Coin Date:
1796
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,390
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1794-1797
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
6
PCGS #:
35095
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Coin Value History
1796 1/2c No Pole, C-1 MS BN
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1796 1/2c No Pole, C-1 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$806,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $672,000 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $220 – $380,000
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Worth: $340 – $390,000
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Worth: $215 – $384,000
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Worth: $225 – $175,000
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Worth: $200 – $102,000
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$87,000
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$50,400
1796 1/2 C No Pole, C-1, B-1, R.6, Good 4 PCGS....
$55,200
1796 1/2 C No Pole, C-1, B-1, R.6, Fair 2 PCGS. ...
$28,800
1796 No Pole, B-1a, C-1, Low R.6, MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS62. ...
$552,000
1796 No Pole, C-1, B-1, Low R.6, Fine 12 NGC. Our EAC grade VG8. ...
$156,000
1796 1/2 C No Pole, C-1, B-1, R.6, Fair 2 PCGS. ...
$18,600
1796 No Pole, C-1, B-1, R.6, MS63+ Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade MS62. ...
$432,000
1796 1/2 C No Pole, C-1, B-1, R.6, Fair 2 PCGS. ...
$22,800
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