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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:
80864
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):
5.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Pole
Variety 2:
C-2
Coin Date:
1796
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,090
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1794-1797
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
5
PCGS #:
35098
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Coin Value History
1796 1/2c Pole, C-2 MS BN
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1796 1/2c Pole, C-2 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$432,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $360,000 | $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 |
Liberty Cap Half Cent 1/2c 1793, Head Facing Left MS BN [Type]
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 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
1796 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-4+. With Pole. VF-30 (PCGS).
$40,800
1796 1/2 C With Pole, C-2, B-2, High R.4, VG8 PCGS....
$31,200
1796 1/2 C With Pole, C-2, B-2, High R.4, Good 4 PCGS....
$19,800
1796 1/2 C With Pole, C-2, B-2, High R.4, VF20 PCGS....
$45,600
1796 1/2 C With Pole, C-2, B-2, High R.4, AG3 PCGS. CAC. The vast majority of 1796 Cohen-2 half cents are well worn, dark, ...
$26,400
1796 1/2 C With Pole, C-2, B-2, High R.4, AU55 PCGS. ...
$93,000
1796 With Pole, C-2, B-2a, High R.4, MS62 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade MS63. ...
$192,000
1796 1/2 C With Pole, C-2, B-2, High R.4 -- Tooled -- NCS. Genuine. ...
$11,700
1796 1/2 C With Pole, C-2, B-2, High R.4, AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$158,625
1796 1/2 C With Pole, C-2, B-2, High R.4, Good 6 PCGS. ...
$25,850
1796 1/2 C With Pole, C-2, B-2, High R.4, MS61 Brown NGC. Our EAC Grade AU50. ...
$129,250
1796 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-4+. With Pole. VF-30 BN (NGC).
$39,600
1796 1/2 C With Pole, C-2, B-2, High R.4, VG8 PCGS....
$30,000
1796 1/2 C With Pole, C-2, B-2, High R.4, Good 4 PCGS. ...
$8,100
1796 1/2 C With Pole, C-2, B-2, High R.4, AG3 PCGS. ...
$9,988
1796 1/2 C With Pole, C-2, B-2, High R.4, VF30 PCGS....
$48,000
1796 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-4+. With Pole. VG-8 (PCGS). CAC.
$25,850
1796 1/2 C With Pole, C-2, B-2, High R.4 -- PCGS Genuine. ...
$11,750
1796 1/2 C With Pole, C-2, B-2, High R.4, VF30 PCGS. ...
$60,000
1796 1/2 C With Pole, C-2, B-2, High R.4, VG8 PCGS. ...
$19,975
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