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The original version variety of the 1846 Proof Half Cent is of the Braided Hair design on the obverse and large round berries on the reverse. The original mintage in 1846 was just 18 coins in total of which it is estimated that all have survived. Overall, this is just a very scarce type coin worth anywhere between four thousand to over twenty thousand dollars but only in the finest gem condition.
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:
618
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1846
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT
Weight (gr):
5.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
23.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain Edge
Variety:
Original
Coin Date:
1846
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
18
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1840-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1284
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Coin Value History
1846 1/2c Original PR BN
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1846 1/2c Original PR BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR65 |
|
$32,500 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $27,000 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR BN [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1845.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $2,000 – $16,800
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RB [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200726/ha_com_1278_5039-0.20200726023905628.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3,000 – $24,000
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RD [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1843-pr-half-cent-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $6,800 – $60,000
1840 1/2c Original PR BN
Worth: $2,000 – $19,800
1840 1/2c Original PR RB
Worth: $4,400 – $24,000
1840 1/2c Original PR RD
Worth: $7,600 – $43,200
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1840 PR BN
Worth: $2,800 – $14,400
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1840 PR RB
Worth: $10,000 – $24,000
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1840 PR RD
Worth: $21,000 – $36,000
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1856 PR BN
Worth: $3,200 – $15,000
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1856 PR RB
Worth: $8,400 – $13,440
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1856 PR RD
Worth: $14,000 – $26,400
1841 1/2c Original PR BN
Worth: $2,000 – $43,200
1841 1/2c Original PR RB
Worth: $6,400 – $54,000
1841 1/2c Original PR RD
Worth: $16,000 – $26,400
1846 Braided Hair Half Cent. Original. B-1. Rarity-6. Large Berries. Proof-15 BN (NGC).
$3,360
1846 Braided Hair Half Cent. Original. B-1. Rarity-6. Large Berries. Proof-64 BN (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$15,600
1846 1/2 C Original, B-1, Low R.6, PR58 PCGS....
$4,800
1846 1/2 C Original PR25 NGC. B-1, Low R.6. NGC Census: (1/7). PCGS Population: (0/8). Mintage 18. From The Long Isla...
$4,080
1846 Original, B-1, R.6, PR63 Brown NGC. Our EAC grade PR60. ...
$6,600
1846 1/2 C Original B-1, R.6 PR62 Brown NGC. Our EAC Grade PR60. 84.9 grains. This delightful proof half cent exhibits irid...
$7,638
$2,645
$2,645
$6,612
1/2C 1846 ORIGINAL. PCGS PR64 BN
$12,925
1846 1/2 C Original PR63 Brown PCGS. B-1, Low R.6. ...
$6,600
1846 Braided Hair Half Cent. Original. B-1. Rarity-6. Large Berries Reverse. Proof-64 BN (PCGS). CAC.
$11,750
1846 1/2 C Original B-1, R.6 PR63 Brown PCGS. ...
$11,750
1846 1/2 C Original B-1, R.6, PR64 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$14,100
1846 1/2 C Original PR63 Brown PCGS. B-1, R.6. The obverse of this date has hand-engraved numerals in the date with an enti...
$7,475
$18,975
$4,888
1846 1/2 C Original PR64 Brown PCGS. CAC. B-1, R.6. ...
$21,150
1846 1/2 C Original PR64 Brown PCGS. ...
$16,100
1846 1/2 C Original. PO-7, B-1, R.6. PR64 Brown NGC. PR63 EAC. Small date; Large berries. The 1846 obverse die is quite cur...
$8,050
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