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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is portrayed, facing right, with a bust draped by the top portion of her blouse. 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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
468
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
Coin Date:
1803
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
92,000
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1800-1808
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1060
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Coin Value History
1803 1/2c MS BN
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1803 1/2c 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 |
Draped Bust Half Cent 1/2c 1800-1808 MS BN [Type]
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Worth: $48 – $42,000
Draped Bust Half Cent 1/2c 1800-1808 MS RB [Type]
![Draped Bust Half Cent 1/2c 1800-1808 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_lxfgk-0.20200711000433648.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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 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
1804 1/2c Crosslet 4, Stems MS BN
Worth: $48 – $28,800
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 C-1, B-1, R.1, Fine 15 PCGS. CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 92,000....
$415
1803 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. AU-55 (PCGS).
$2,440
1803 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-2. Widely Spaced 3. VG Details--Damage (PCGS).
$171
1803 1/2 C C-4, B-4, R.3, VF25 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 1 in 25, 10 finer (2/26). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. ...
$439
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 C-1, B-1, R.1, Good 6 Brown NGC. CDN: $104 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 92,000. ...
$159
1803 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. VF-30 BN (NGC).
$552
1803 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-63 BN (PCGS). CAC.
$7,800
1803 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-2. Widely Spaced 3. MS-60 BN (NGC).
$4,080
1803 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/98). Mintage 92,000....
$870
1803 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. AU-53 (PCGS).
$1,620
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, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$8,400
1803 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-4. VG-10 (PCGS).
$690
1803 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. EF-45 (PCGS).
$1,080
1803 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-1. Widely Spaced 3. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,880
1803 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS61 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$4,560
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