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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:
492
Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1805
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:
Large 5, Stems
Coin Date:
1805
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
814,464
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1800-1808
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1090
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Coin Value History
1805 1/2c Large 5, Stems MS BN
Value By Grade
1805 1/2c Large 5, Stems MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$31,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $26,500 | $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
Draped Bust Half Cent 1/2c 1800-1808 MS RB [Type]
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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
1805 1/2 C Large 5, Stems, C-4, B-4, R.2, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. ...
$451
1805 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-4. Rarity-2. Large 5, Stems to Wreath. AU-58 BN (NGC). CAC.
$4,560
1805 1/2 C Large 5, Stems, C-4, B-4, R.2, AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$2,160
1805 1/2 C Large 5, Stems, C-4, B-4, R.2, XF45 PCGS....
$660
1805 1/2 C Large 5, Stems, C-4, B-4, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/17 and 0/0+)....
$660
1805 1/2 C Large 5, Stems, C-4, B-4, R.2, VF25 PCGS....
$396
1805 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-4. Rarity-2. Large 5, Stems to Wreath. AU-50 (PCGS).
$900
1805 1/2 C Large 5, Stems, C-4, B-4, R.2, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (1/19). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$348
1805 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-4. Rarity-2. Large 5, Stems to Wreath. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$216
1805 1/2 C Large 5, Stems, C-4, B-4, R.2, MS62 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$5,520
1805 1/2 C Large 5, Stems AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/162). CDN: $40 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . ...
$89
1805 1/2 C Large 5, Stems, C-4, B-4, R.2, "C Dewitt" Counterstamp, Good 4 ANACS. ...
$61
1805 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-4. Rarity-2. Large 5, Stems to Wreath. VF Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$132
1805 1/2 C Large 5, Stems VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/141 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for ...
$126
1805 1/2 C Large 5, Stems, C-4, B-4, R.2, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/12). AU53. ...
$576
1805 1/2c PCGS Fine Details (Large 5 Stems Damage)
$115
1805 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-4. Rarity-2. Large 5, Stems to Wreath. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$132
1805 1/2 C Large 5, Stems VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/97). NGC Census: (0/0). VF20. ...
$216
1805 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-4. Rarity-2. Large 5, Stems to Wreath. VG-10 BN (NGC).
$94
$5,118
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