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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:
435
Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1795
Reverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
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:
Pole, Lettered Edge
Coin Date:
1795
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
139,690
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1794-1797
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1009
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Coin Value History
1795 1/2c Pole, Lettered Edge MS BN
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1795 1/2c Pole, Lettered Edge MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$461,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $384,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
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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
Liberty Cap Half Cent 1/2c 1794-1797, Head Facing Right MS BN [Type]
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 Low Relief Head MS BN
Worth: $220 – $380,000
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, 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
1795 1/2 C Lettered Edge, C-1, B-1, R.2 -- Corroded -- NCS. VG Details. Mintage 139,690. ...
$415
1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-2. Lettered Edge, With Pole. Good Details--Damage (PCGS).
$384
1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-3. Lettered Edge, With Pole. Thick Planchet. EF-45 (PCGS).
$7,800
1795 1/2 C Lettered Edge, C-1, B-1, R.2, VF30 PCGS. ...
$5,368
1795 1/2 C Lettered Edge, C-1, B-1, R.2, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/23 and 0/1+). Mintage 139,690....
$900
1795 1/2 C Lettered Edge, C-1, B-1, R.2, AU50 PCGS....
$12,600
1795 1/2 C Lettered Edge, C-1, B-1, R.2, Good 4 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (1/15). Mintage 139,690....
$840
1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-2. Lettered Edge, With Pole. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$2,160
1795 1/2 C Lettered Edge, C-1, B-1, R.2, AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/24). Mintage 139,690....
$432
1795 1/2 C Lettered Edge, C-1, B-1, R.2, AU55 PCGS....
$16,800
1795 1/2 C Lettered Edge, C-1, B-1, R.2, XF40 NGC....
$7,500
1795 1/2 C Lettered Edge, C-1, B-1, R.2, VF25 NGC....
$2,880
1795 1/2 C Lettered Edge -- Heavily Scratched -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. Mintage 139,690....
$576
1795 1/2 C Lettered Edge, C-1, B-1, R.2, AU58 PCGS....
$12,600
1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-2. Lettered Edge, With Pole. VF-20 (PCGS).
$2,160
1795 Lettered Edge, With Pole, B-1, C-1, Low R.3, MS67 Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS65. ...
$408,000
1795 Lettered Edge, C-1, B-1, R.2, MS62 Brown NGC. Our EAC grade AU55. ...
$24,000
1795 1/2 C Lettered Edge, C-1, B-1, R.2, VF35 NGC. ...
$3,600
1795 1/2 C Lettered Edge, C-1, B-1, R.2, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$96,000
1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. Cohen-1. Rarity-2. Lettered Edge, With Pole. Mint State-66 BN (PCGS).
$141,000
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