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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:
80875
Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1803
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:
C-3
Coin Date:
1803
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
92,000
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1800-1808
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
35134
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Coin Value History
1803 1/2c C-3 MS BN
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1803 1/2c C-3 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$18,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $15,500 | $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: $48 – $42,000
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Worth: $2,000 – $60,000
Draped Bust Half Cent 1/2c 1800-1808 MS RD [Type]
![Draped Bust Half Cent 1/2c 1800-1808 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/174xxx/d92667c3-e626-4047-8a5f-6464d5706cf4.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $4,500 – $36,000
1800 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $65 – $22,200
1800 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $3,600 – $21,600
1800 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $10,000 – $15,600
1802/0 1/2c Reverse of 1800 MS BN
Worth: $6,000 – $144,000
1802/0 1/2c Reverse of 1802 MS BN
Worth: $500 – $34,800
1803 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $64 – $15,600
1803 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $9,000 – $108,000
1804 1/2c Plain 4, Stems MS BN
Worth: $90 – $13,200
1804 1/2c Plain 4, Stems MS RB
Worth: $10,800 – $15,840
1804 1/2c Plain 4, No Stems MS BN
Worth: $48 – $18,800
1804 1/2c Plain 4, No Stems MS RB
Worth: $2,300 – $25,000
1804 1/2c Plain 4, No Stems MS RD
Worth: $25,000 – $30,000
1803 1/2 C Widely Spaced 3, C-3, B-3, R.1, VG8 PCGS. CDN: $128 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 92,000. ...
$220
1803 1/2 C Widely Spaced 3, C-3, B-3, R.1, Fine 12 PCGS. CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 92,000. ...
$220
1803 1/2 C Widely Spaced 3, C-3, B-3, R.1, AU50 PCGS. CAC. CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 92,000. ...
$2,318
1803 1/2 C Widely Spaced 3, C-3, B-3, R.1, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 92,000. ...
$915
1803 1/2 C Widely Spaced 3, C-3, B-3, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC....
$3,600
1803 1/2 C Widely Spaced 3, C-3, B-3, R.1 -- Scratched, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF40. Mintage 92,000....
$336
1803 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-1. Widely Spaced 3. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,380
1803 1/2 C Widely Spaced 3, C-3, B-3, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$8,400
1803 1/2 C Widely Spaced 3, C-3, B-3, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$5,520
1803 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-1. Widely Spaced 3. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,880
1803 1/2 C Widely Spaced 3, C-3, B-3, R.1, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/19). NGC Census: (1/23). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid ...
$264
1803 1/2 C Widely Spaced 3, C-3, B-3, R.1 -- Reverse Double Struck with Close Overlap -- AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/55)...
$1,560
1803 1/2 C Widely Spaced 3, C-3, B-3, R.1, VF20 PCGS Secure. Our EAC grade Fine 15. Manley Die State 3.0. From The...
$252
1803 1/2 C Widely Spaced 3, C-3, B-3, R.1, MS60 Brown NGC. ...
$3,840
1803 1/2 C Widely Spaced 3, C-3, B-3, R.1, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (2/12). Mintage 92,000. ...
$324
1803 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-1. Manley Die State 4.0. Widely Spaced 3. VG-10 BN (NGC).
$76
1803 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-1. Manley Die State 3.0. Widely Spaced 3. Good-6 BN (NGC).
$42
1803 1/2 C Widely Spaced 3, C-3, B-3, R.1, VF35 PCGS. ...
$630
1803 1/2 C Widely Spaced 3, C-3, B-3, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/96). Mintage 92,000....
$1,080
1803 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-1. Manley Die State 3.0. Widely Spaced 3. AU Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$529
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