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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is portrayed with a capped bonnet, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called classic head style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear left and right in a 7x6 formation.
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:
531
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1828
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT
Weight (gr):
5.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain Edge
Variety:
13 Stars
Coin Date:
1828
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
606,000
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1809-1836
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1147
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Coin Value History
1828 1/2c 13 Stars MS BN
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1828 1/2c 13 Stars MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$2,200 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,850 | $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: $700 – $12,000
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Worth: $60 – $19,200
1809 1/2c Normal Date MS RB
Worth: $2,400 – $60,000
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1809 1/2c Large O over Small o MS BN
Worth: $80 – $72,000
1809 1/2c 9 Over Inverted 9 MS BN
Worth: $64 – $18,000
1809 1/2c 9 Over Inverted 9 MS RB
Worth: $5,000 – $28,000
1810 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $72 – $13,000
1810 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $4,000 – $12,000
1811 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $180 – $240,000
1811 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $120,000 – $336,000
1811 1/2c Mickley Restrike, Reverse of 1802 MS BN
Worth: $3,500 – $27,000
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$159
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars, C-1, B-1, R.2, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 606,000....
$220
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$293
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars, B-2, C-3, R.1, MS62 Brown PCGS. CDN: $325.50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 606,000. ...
$464
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$439
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars, C-3, B-2, R.1, XF40 PCGS. CDN: $112 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 606,000. ...
$183
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars, C-3, B-2, R., MS60 Brown PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for...
$415
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars, C-3, B-2, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 606,000....
$915
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars, C-3, B-2, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC. CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 606,000. ...
$671
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars, C-1, B-1, R.2, VF30 PCGS. CDN: $104 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 606,000....
$139
1828 Classic Head Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-1. 13 Stars. AU-55 (PCGS).
$432
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars, C-1, B-1, R.2, AU53 PCGS. CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 606,000....
$288
1828 Classic Head Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-1. 13 Stars. VF-35 (CACG).
$192
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$2,400
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars, C-1, B-1, R.2, MS61 Brown NGC. Ex: Donald G. Partrick Collection. NGC Census: (2/9). PCGS Population: ...
$528
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$90
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$144
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$1,680
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$1,620
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