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Low relief head.
Obverse Description
Lady Liberty portrayed, facing right, with a pole and cap (on the pole). The word LIBERTY appears across the top periphery and 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 and the denomination of 1/200 at the bottom center.
Catalog Information
GSID:
213364
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1794
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT, 1, 200
Weight (gr):
6.74 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2167 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Lettered
Variety:
Low Relief Head
Coin Date:
1794
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
81,600
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1794-1797
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
35015
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Coin Value History
1794 1/2c Low Relief Head MS BN
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1794 1/2c Low Relief Head MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$456,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $360,000 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty Cap Half Cent 1/2c 1793, Head Facing Left MS BN [Type]
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Worth: $1,800 – $1,000,000
1793 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $1,800 – $1,000,000
1793 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $110,000 – $130,000
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Worth: $200 – $180,000
1794 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $220 – $380,000
1794 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $160,000 – $720,000
1794 1/2c High Relief Head MS BN
Worth: $340 – $390,000
1794 1/2c High Relief Head MS RB
Worth: $160,000 – $720,000
1795 1/2c Pole, Lettered Edge MS BN
Worth: $215 – $384,000
1795 1/2c Pole, Lettered Edge, Punctuated Date MS BN
Worth: $225 – $175,000
1795 1/2c Pole, Lettered Edge, Punctuated Date MS RB
1795 1/2c Pole, Lettered Edge, Punctuated Date MS RD
1795 1/2c Pole, Plain Edge, Punctuated Date MS BN
Worth: $215 – $100,000
1795 1/2c No Pole, Plain Edge MS BN
Worth: $200 – $102,000
1795 1/2c No Pole, Plain Edge MS RB
1794 1/2 C Normal Head, Small Edge Letters, C-4a, B-6b, R.3, XF45 PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,845
1794 1/2 C Normal Head, Small Edge Letters, C-2a, B-2b, High R.2, Fine 15 PCGS. CDN: $1,675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15...
$2,684
1794 1/2 C Normal Head, Small Edge Letters, C-2a, B-2b, High R.2, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $3,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. ...
$3,904
1794 1/2 C Low Relief Head, Small Letters Edge, C-2a, B-2b, High R.2, VF20 PCGS. CDN: $2,125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. ...
$3,416
1794 1/2 C Low Relief Head, Small Letters Edge, C-2a, B-2b, High R.2, Fine 12 Brown NGC. CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$2,196
1794 1/2 C Normal Head, Small Edge Letters, C-4a, B-6b, R.3 -- Reverse Lamination -- XF40 Brown NGC. Manley Die State 1.0; ...
$4,880
1794 1/2 C Normal Head, C-1a, B-1a, R.3, AU58 NGC. ...
$11,285
1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-1b. Rarity-5+. Normal Head. Small Edge Letters. Planchet Lamination Obverse. VG-8 (PCGS).
$2,160
1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-3a. Rarity-5. Normal Head. Small Edge Letters. VF-25 (PCGS).
$3,600
1794 1/2 C Normal Head, C-1a, B-1a, R.3, VF30 PCGS. ...
$3,294
1794 1/2 C Normal Head, Small Edge Letters, C-4a, B-6b, R.3, VG10 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS...
$1,920
1794 1/2 C Normal Head, C-1a, B-1a, R.3, AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$21,600
1794 1/2 C Normal Head, Small Edge Letters, C-4a, B-6b, R.3, AU50 PCGS. CAC....
$18,000
1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-4a. Rarity-3. Normal Head. Small Edge Letters. VF Details--Repaired (PCGS).
$900
1794 1/2 C Normal Head, Large Edge Letters, C-4b, B-6a, High R.6, AG3 PCGS....
$5,160
1794 1/2 C Normal Head, Small Edge Letters, C-2a, B-2b, High R.2, AU53 PCGS. CAC....
$19,200
1794 Normal Head, Small Edge Letters, B-2b, C-2a, Low R.3, MS62 Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade AU55. ...
$37,200
1794 Normal Head, Small Edge Letters, B-2b, C-2a -- Tab Double Strike -- MS63 Brown PCGS. Our EAC Grade AU50.
$90,000
1794 Normal Head, Small Edge Letters, B-5b, C-3a, R.5, MS61 Brown PCGS. Our EAC Grade AU50. ...
$28,800
1794 Normal Head, Small Edge Letters, B-6b, C-4a, R.2, MS66 Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS64. ...
$240,000
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