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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:
672
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1854
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
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
Coin Date:
1854
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
55,358
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1849-1857
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
1230
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Coin Value History
1854 1/2c MS BN
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1854 1/2c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$7,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $6,250 | $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 |
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS BN [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/122xxx/c39d2531-7a3b-474d-91c6-53a37081572c.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $50 – $6,000
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RB [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1855-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $220 – $8,400
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RD [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/878xxx/38878ffe-f8a2-4c30-a0f9-7baa68d9a90f.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $550 – $22,000
1849 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $50 – $6,000
1849 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $500 – $5,400
1849 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $14,000 – $35,000
1850 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $55 – $9,000
1850 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $2,000 – $7,200
1850 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $38,000 – $72,000
1851 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $50 – $1,140
1851 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $400 – $2,160
1851 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $725 – $26,000
1853 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $50 – $6,000
1853 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $220 – $4,200
1853 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $625 – $22,000
1854 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-65 BN (PCGS). CAC.
$1,159
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU58 PCGS. CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 55,358. ...
$281
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 55,358. ...
$561
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1 -- Damaged -- ANACS Details. AU50 Details. Mintage 55,358. ...
$74
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 4 in 62, 14 finer (3/26). CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$500
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC. Mintage 55,358....
$660
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU55 PCGS. Mintage 55,358....
$198
PERKINS. on the obverse of an 1854 Braided Hair half cent. Brunk P-351, Rulau-Unlisted. EF Details--Damage (PCGS).
$96
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (59/530). Mintage 55,358....
$312
1854 1/2 C Braided Hair Half Cent, C-1, B-1, R.1 -- 10% Straight End Clip -- AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/705). Mintage...
$324
1854 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-66 BN (NGC).
$1,560
1854 1/2 C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/845). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $82 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 55,358. ...
$93
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (7/762). PCGS Population: (0/25). CDN: $78 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mi...
$104
1854 1/2c PCGS XF45
$155
1854 1/2 C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (3/610). Mintage: 55,358. Numismedia W...
$60
1854 1/2 C -- Recolored -- ANACS. Unc Details, Net MS60. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (14/330). Mintage: 55,358. Numi...
$161
1854 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. Manley Die State 1.0. Fine-15 BN (NGC).
$38
1853 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. Manley Die State 1.0. VF-25 BN (NGC).
$42
1854 1/2 C VF20 ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $50.00....
$48
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 40 in 65 (3 in 65+), 3 finer (5/26). CDN: $690 Whsle. Bid for N...
$855
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