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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:
639
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1849
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
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
Coin Date:
1849
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
39,864
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1849-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1218
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Coin Value History
1849 1/2c MS BN
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1849 1/2c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$7,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $6,250 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS BN [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/122xxx/c39d2531-7a3b-474d-91c6-53a37081572c.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $50 – $6,000
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RB [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1855-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $220 – $8,400
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RD [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/878xxx/38878ffe-f8a2-4c30-a0f9-7baa68d9a90f.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $550 – $18,000
1849 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $500 – $5,400
1849 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $3,000 – $3,600
1850 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $55 – $9,000
1850 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $2,000 – $7,200
1850 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $38,000 – $72,000
1851 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $50 – $1,140
1851 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $400 – $2,160
1851 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $650 – $24,000
1853 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $50 – $6,000
1853 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $220 – $4,200
1853 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $700 – $18,000
1854 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $50 – $6,000
1849 1/2 C Large Date, C-1, B-4, R.2, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 39,864. ...
$189
1849 1/2 C Large Date, C-1, B-4, R.2, AU50 Brown NGC. CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 39,864. ...
$256
1849 1/2 C Large Date, C-1, B-4, R.2, AU55 PCGS. CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 39,864. ...
$366
1849 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-2. Large Date. AU-58 (PCGS).
$512
1849 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-2. Large Date. MS-61 BN (PCGS).
$561
1849 1/2 C Large Date, C-1, B-4, R.2, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 39,864....
$342
1849 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-2. Large Date. MS-65 BN (PCGS).
$4,080
1849 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-2. Large Date. MS-62 BN (NGC).
$750
1849 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-2. Large Date. AU-53 (ANACS).
$240
1849 1/2 C C-1, B-4, R.2, MS63 Brown NGC. Mintage 39,864....
$840
1849 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-2. Large Date. AU Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$125
1849 1/2 C Large Date, C-1, B-4, R.2 -- Whizzed -- ANACS Details. AU. Net XF40. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 39,...
$149
1849 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-2. Large Date. MS-64 BN (NGC).
$990
1849 1/2c PCGS VF20
$126
1849 1/2 C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/523). NGC Census: (1/344). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 39,864....
$144
1849 1/2 C Large Date MS60 Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (4/158). PCGS Population (7/124). Mintage: 39,864. Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$356
$2,468
1849 1/2 C Large Date VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/290). NGC Census: (3/226). Mintage: 39,864. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$106
1849 1/2 C Large Date--Corroded, Scratched--ANACS. VF Details Net F12. NGC Census: (0/175). PCGS Population (0/199). Mintag...
$60
1849 1/2 C, BN
$35
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