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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:
80860
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:
Plain
Variety:
No Pole, Plain Edge
Variety 2:
C-5b
Coin Date:
1795
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
139,690
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1794-1797
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
5
PCGS #:
35086
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Coin Value History
1795 1/2c No Pole, Plain Edge, C-5b MS BN
Value By Grade
1795 1/2c No Pole, Plain Edge, C-5b MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU58 |
|
$19,000 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $16,000 | $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
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Worth: $1,800 – $1,000,000
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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 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 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 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-5b. Rarity-3. Plain Edge, No Pole. Thick Planchet. VF-20 (PCGS).
$2,196
1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-5b. Rarity-3. Plain Edge, No Pole. Thick Planchet. VF-35 (PCGS).
$4,080
1795 1/2 C Plain Edge, No Pole, Thick Planchet, C-5b, B-5b, R.4, XF45 NGC....
$4,200
1795 1/2 C Plain Edge, No Pole, Thick Planchet, C-5b, B-5b, R.4, Fine 12 PCGS....
$960
1795 1/2 C Plain Edge, No Pole, Thick Planchet, C-5b, B-5b, R.4, AU53 NGC. ...
$7,800
1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-5b. Rarity-4. Plain Edge, No Pole. Thick Planchet. EF Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$1,800
1795 Plain Edge, No Pole, Thick Planchet, C-5b, B-5b, R.4, AU55 NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade XF45. ...
$21,600
1795 1/2 C Plain Edge, No Pole, Thick Planchet, C-5b, B-5b, R.4, VF30 PCGS Secure. ...
$2,520
1795 1/2 C Plain Edge, No Pole, Thick Planchet, C-5b, B-5b, R.4, VF35 PCGS. ...
$4,560
1795 1/2 C Plain Edge, No Pole, Thick Planchet, C-5b, B-5b, R.4, Fine 12 PCGS. ...
$960
1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-5b. Rarity-4. Plain Edge, No Pole. Thick Planchet. EF Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$1,410
1795 1/2 C Plain Edge, No Pole, Thick Planchet, C-5b, B-5b, R.4, VF30 NGC. ...
$3,055
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