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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:
72296
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
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:
1809-1836
Coin Date:
Classic Head Half Cent
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1809-1836
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1121
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Coin Value History
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS RD [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $12,000 | $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 |
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS BN [Type]
![Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_lxfom-0.20200711000030563.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $60 – $7,800
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS RB [Type]
![Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/legendauctions_hibid_com_lot_44978968-0.20200720034906182.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $420 – $10,000
1809 1/2c Normal Date MS BN
Worth: $60 – $19,200
1809 1/2c Normal Date MS RB
Worth: $2,400 – $60,000
1809 1/2c Normal Date, C-2 MS RD
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
1811 1/2c Mickley Restrike, Reverse of 1802 MS RB
Worth: $11,000 – $18,000
1825 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $64 – $10,320
1833 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-64 RD (PCGS). OGH.
$4,800
1835 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-63 RD (PCGS).
$2,160
1835 1/2c PCGS MS65 RD ex: D.L. Hansen
$14,050
1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Red PCGS. ...
$3,782
1828 Classic Head Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-1. 13 Stars. MS-63 RD (PCGS).
$2,280
1835 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-65 RD (PCGS). CAC.
$19,800
1835 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-64 RD (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$4,800
1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. MS-63 RD (PCGS). OGH--First Generation.
$3,360
$25,300
1835 1/2 C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/4). NGC Census: (7/3). CDN: $3,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 398...
$3,120
1835 1/2c PCGS/CAC MS63 RD (OGH Rattler Holder)
$1,535
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars MS65 Red NGC. C-3, B-2, R.1. ...
$10,925
1/2C 1835 PCGS MS64 RD
$2,938
1835 1/2 C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/33). NGC Census: (1/11). MS63. Mintage 398,000. ...
$1,440
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars MS65 Red NGC. ...
$10,925
1828 Classic Head Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-1. 13 Stars. MS-64 RD (PCGS).
$3,000
1828 Classic Head Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-1. 13 Stars. MS-63 RD (PCGS).
$3,760
1833 1/2 C MS65 Red PCGS. ...
$7,475
1828 Classic Head Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-1. 13 Stars. MS-64 RD (PCGS).
$3,000
$1,410
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