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The 1855 Proof Half Cent is of the Braided Hair design. The original mintage in 1855 was just 40 coins in total of which it is estimated that all have survived from this relatively high mintage. Overall, this is just a very scarce type coin worth anywhere between four thousand to over twenty-five thousand in red gem condition.
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:
681
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1855
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
Coin Date:
1855
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
40
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1840-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1326
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Coin Value History
1855 1/2c PR BN
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1855 1/2c PR BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$13,500 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $12,000 | $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 |
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
1855 Braided Hair Half Cent. B-1, C-1. Rarity-5 as a Proof. Proof-65 BN (PCGS).
$8,400
1855 Braided Hair Half Cent. B-1, C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5 as a Proof. Proof-64+ BN (PCGS). CAC.
$5,760
1855 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5 as a Proof. Proof-62 BN (NGC).
$3,840
1855 1/2 C PR63 Brown PCGS. CAC. C-1, B-1, R.5 as a Proof. ...
$3,821
1855 1/2 C PR66 Brown NGC. C-1, B-1, the only known dies, R.5 as a proof. The existence of only one die marriage for the pr...
$5,750
$1,725
1/2C 1855 PR65 BN CAC
$6,756
1855 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5 as a Proof. Proof-64 BN (PCGS).
$5,520
1855 1/2 C PR62 Brown NGC. CAC. C-1, B-1, R.5 as a Proof. ...
$2,702
1855 1/2 C PR65 Brown PCGS. ...
$5,606
1855 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-5 as a Proof. Proof-64 BN (PCGS).
$5,280
1855 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5 (as a Proof). Proof-62 BN (PCGS).
$3,819
1855 1/2 C, BN
$6,210
$4,230
$2,760
1855 1/2 C PR64 Brown PCGS. C-1, B-1, R.5 as a Proof. ...
$5,750
1855 1/2 C PR62 Brown PCGS. ...
$3,220
$4,888
1855 1/2 C PR64 Brown PCGS. ...
$3,738
1855 1/2 C PR64 Brown PCGS. C-1, B-1, R.5 as a proof. Among all Braided Hair half cents, the 1855 is one of the most common...
$4,312
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