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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:
673
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 #:
1231
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Coin Value History
1854 1/2c MS RB
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1854 1/2c MS RB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$10,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $8,750 | $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 |
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-64 RB (PCGS). CAC. OGH Rattler.
$2,440
1854 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-63 RB (PCGS).
$732
1854 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-65+ RB (PCGS).
$4,800
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$5,368
1854 1/2 C MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/154). NGC Census: (0/0). MS62. Mintage 55,358. ...
$252
1854 1/2c PCGS MS61 RB (OGH)
$330
1854 1/2 C AU53 Red and Brown ANACS. ...
$121
Fr. 1231. 5 Cents. First Issue. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
$366
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/112). Mintage 55,358....
$720
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Fuhrman Die State 1. Population: 29 in 65 (1 in 65+) Red and Brown,...
$2,520
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. ...
$5,040
1854 1/2c PCGS MS62 RB OGH
$316
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 55,358....
$1,140
1854 1/2 C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/106 and 1/8+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid fo...
$456
1854 1/2 C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (27/1 and 2/1+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. B...
$1,740
$8,050
1854 1/2 C MS62 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$345
1854 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (26/18). Mintage 55,358....
$930
1854 1/2 C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/117 and 1/9+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid fo...
$504
1854 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-65 RB (NGC). OH.
$2,280
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