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1796 1/2c Edwards Copy, K-1 MS BN

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1796 1/2c Edwards Copy, K-1 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: 81470
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: Edwards Copy
Variety 2: K-1
Coin Date: 1796
Denomination: 1/2c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 12 known
Coinage Type: Half Cent
Coinage Years: 1794-1797
Composition: Copper
Rarity: 7
PCGS #: 397325
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1796 1/2c Edwards Copy, K-1 MS BN
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1796 1/2c Edwards Copy, K-1 MS BN
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GSID:81470 PCGS:397325 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1796 1/2c Edwards Copy, K-1 MS BN
Grade CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 $33,000 $1,234
MS65 $30,000 $1,234
MS64 $1,234 $1,234
MS63 $1,234 $1,234
MS62 $1,234 $1,234
MS61 $1,234 $1,234
MS60 $1,234 $1,234
AU58 $1,234 $1,234
AU55 $1,234 $1,234
AU53 $1,234 $1,234
AU50 $1,234 $1,234
XF45 $1,234 $1,234
XF40 $1,234 $1,234
VF35 $1,234 $1,234
VF30 $1,234 $1,234
VF25 $1,234 $1,234
VF20 $1,234 $1,234

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