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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty portrayed, facing right, without the pole that appears on other issues of this series. There is cap behind Liberty's head. The words LIBERTY 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:
450
Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1796
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:
No Pole
Coin Date:
1796
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,390
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1794-1797
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1030
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Coin Value History
1796 1/2c No Pole MS BN
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1796 1/2c No Pole MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$806,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $672,000 | $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 |
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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
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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
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$38,400
Fr. 1030. 1914 $50 Federal Reserve Note. New York. PMG Very Fine 25.
$384
1796 1/2 C No Pole, C-1, B-1, R.6, Fine 12 PCGS....
$87,000
1796 1/2 C No Pole, C-1, B-1, R.6, VG8 ANACS....
$50,400
1796 1/2 C No Pole, C-1, B-1, R.6, Good 4 PCGS....
$55,200
1796 1/2 C No Pole, C-1, B-1, R.6, Fair 2 PCGS. ...
$28,800
1796 No Pole, B-1a, C-1, Low R.6, MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS62. ...
$552,000
1796 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-6-. No Pole. VG-10 (PCGS).
$66,000
$891,250
$345,000
1796 1/2 C No Pole--Corroded--NCS. XF Details. C-1, B-1a, R.6. Die State I. The 1796 No Pole to Cap half cent is among many...
$74,750
1796 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-6. No Pole. Fine Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$28,200
1796 No Pole, C-1, B-1, Low R.6, Fine 12 NGC. Our EAC grade VG8. ...
$156,000
1796 1/2 C No Pole, C-1, B-1, R.6, Fair 2 PCGS. ...
$18,600
1796 No Pole, C-1, B-1, R.6, MS63+ Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade MS62. ...
$432,000
1796 1/2 C NO POLE, BN
$47,150
1796 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-6. No Pole. VF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$151,869
$126,500
1796 1/2 C No Pole, C-1, B-1, R.6, Fair 2 PCGS. ...
$22,800
1796 1/2 C No Pole--Scratched, Burnished--NCS. Fine Details. ...
$74,750
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