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The 1857 Proof Half Cent is of the Braided Hair design. The original mintage in 1857 was a very high total of 266 coins in which most have survived. This issue is the ultimate type coin for the series as there are quite a few to be had. They are worth anywhere between four thousand to over twenty thousand in red gem condition. The 1856 and 1857 round out this denomination with large mintages ready for a fine collection.
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:
694
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1857
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:
1857
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
150
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1840-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1333
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Coin Value History
1857 1/2c PR RB
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1857 1/2c PR RB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $24,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
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
Fr. 1333. 50 Cents. Third Issue. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
$268
Fr. 1333. 50 Cents. Third Issue. PMG About Uncirculated 55.
$168
1857 Braided Hair Half Cent. B-2. Rarity-4. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). CAC.
$9,600
1857 Braided Hair Half Cent. B-2. Rarity-4. Proof-66 RB (NGC).
$9,900
$3,738
$2,415
1857 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. B-2, R.4. All 1857 half cent proofs feature doubling on the T in CENT. The surfaces of ...
$5,040
1857 Restrike, B-2, C-SR14, R.4, PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Our EAC Grade PR64. CAC. ...
$11,400
1857 1/2 C B-2, R.4, PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$17,625
1857 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. B-2, R.4. ...
$5,031
1857 C-1, B-2, R.4, PR65 Red and Brown NGC. Our EAC grade PR63. ...
$10,800
1857 1/2 C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. B-2, R.4. Our EAC Grade PR64. ...
$14,100
$5,060
1857 Braided Hair Half Cent. B-2. Rarity-4. Proof-65 RB (NGC).
$8,400
$18,400
$4,140
$12,075
1857 1/2 C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. B-2, C-1, R.4. This ...
$11,500
1857 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. B-2, R.4. This final-...
$3,680
$7,188
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