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The original version variety of the 1843 Proof Half Cent is of the Braided Hair design on the obverse and large round berries on the reverse. The original mintage in 1843 was just 21 coins in total of which it is estimated that all have survived. Overall, this is just a very scarce type coin worth anywhere between four thousand to over fifty thousand dollars but only in the finest gem condition. This date is quite unique in that one or two can be found with cameo surfaces.
Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is portrayed with hair tied in a bun, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called braided hair style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear continuously around the periphery with 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:
600
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1843
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT
Weight (gr):
5.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
23.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain Edge
Variety:
Original
Coin Date:
1843
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
21
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1840-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1266
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1843 1/2c Original PR BN
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1843 1/2c Original PR BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $36,000 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR BN [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1845.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $2,000 – $16,800
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RB [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200726/ha_com_1278_5039-0.20200726023905628.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3,000 – $24,000
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RD [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1843-pr-half-cent-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $6,800 – $60,000
1840 1/2c Original PR BN
Worth: $2,000 – $19,800
1840 1/2c Original PR RB
Worth: $4,400 – $24,000
1840 1/2c Original PR RD
Worth: $7,600 – $43,200
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1840 PR BN
Worth: $2,800 – $14,400
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1840 PR RB
Worth: $10,000 – $24,000
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1840 PR RD
Worth: $21,000 – $36,000
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1856 PR BN
Worth: $3,200 – $15,000
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1856 PR RB
Worth: $8,400 – $13,440
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1856 PR RD
Worth: $14,000 – $26,400
1841 1/2c Original PR BN
Worth: $2,000 – $43,200
1841 1/2c Original PR RB
Worth: $6,400 – $54,000
1841 1/2c Original PR RD
Worth: $16,000 – $26,400
1843 1/2 C Original, B-1, R.5, PR65 Brown NGC....
$12,000
1843 1/2 C Original PR63 Brown PCGS. CAC. B-1a, High R.5. ...
$6,600
1843 1/2 C Original PR58 NGC. B-1a, R.6. ...
$3,360
$89,125
1843 1/2 C Original PR64 Brown PCGS. B-1a, R.6. ...
$11,162
1843 1/2c Original NGC Proof 62 BN
$4,025
1843 1/2 C Original PR65 Brown PCGS. B-1a, R.6. A lovely Gem proof example of the Original variety, actually struck in 1843...
$12,650
1843 Original, B-1a, High R.5, PR63 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade PR60. ...
$5,520
1843 1/2 C Original PR58 NGC. ...
$4,888
1843 1/2 C Original PR64 Brown PCGS. ...
$12,650
$10,925
1843 1/2 C B-1, R.6 Original PR63 Brown PCGS. ...
$8,400
1843 1/2 C Original PR58 PCGS. B-1a, R.6. Writing in 1983,...
$2,358
Fractional Currency: Fr.1266 10-Cent Head of William Meredith. PCGS Choice CU64 PPQ [80021220]
![Fractional Currency: Fr.1266 10-Cent Head of William Meredith. PCGS Choice CU64 PPQ [80021220]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20220619/www_davidlawrence_com_vi_cfm_i_211405-0.20220619205242447.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
$155
1843 1/2c PCGS Proof 63 BN (Original OGH)
$9,000
1843 Braided Hair Half Cent. Original. B-1a. Rarity-6. Proof-63 BN (PCGS).
$9,988
1/2C 1843 ORIGINAL PCGS PR63BN CAC
$8,225
1843 1/2 C Original PR63 Brown PCGS Secure. CAC. Large Berries. Breen-1a, R.6. ...
$6,900
1843 1/2 C Original PR63 Brown PCGS. ...
$5,462
Fractional Currency: Fr.1266 10-Cent Head of William Meredith. PCGS Choice CU63 [80007104]
![Fractional Currency: Fr.1266 10-Cent Head of William Meredith. PCGS Choice CU63 [80007104]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20220601/www_davidlawrence_com_vi_cfm_i_211404-0.20220601192945780.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
$90
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