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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:
72304
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
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
Variety:
1849-1857
Coin Date:
Braided Hair Half Cent
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1849-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1217
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Coin Value History
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RD [Type]
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Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RD [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $15,500 | $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 |
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $50 – $6,000
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $220 – $8,400
1849 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $50 – $6,000
1849 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $500 – $5,400
1849 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $3,000 – $3,600
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: $650 – $24,000
1853 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $50 – $6,000
1853 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $220 – $4,200
1853 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $700 – $18,000
1854 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $50 – $6,000
1855 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-65 RD (CACG).
$5,612
Uncut Block of (4) Fr. 1226. 3 Cents. Third Issue. PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45. Light Background.
$293
Fr. 1241. 10 Cents. First Issue. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
$464
1855 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS60 Red NGC. Housed in a Generation 6 fatty holder. 56,500....
$552
1851 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS63 Red NGC. Housed in a Generation 6 Fatty holder. CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mi...
$2,160
1855 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. MS-66 RD (PCGS).
$13,200
1849 1/2 C Large Date AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 39,864. ...
$188
$1,898
1855 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-65 RD (CACG).
$5,612
1857 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-2. MS-64 RD (NGC).
$4,320
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS63 Red PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (4/12). CAC ...
$8,400
1851 1/2 C MS62 Red NGC. C-1. NGC Census: (7/10). PCGS Population (4/15). Mintage: 147,672. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
$632
1855 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Red NGC. ...
$3,904
1856 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-2. MS-64 RD (PCGS).
$4,080
1857 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.2, MS63 Red PCGS. CAC....
$3,000
1851 1/2 C MS62 Red NGC. B-1. NGC Census: (6/11). PCGS Population (4/12). Mintage: 147,672. (#1226)...
$1,035
1855 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-65 RD (PCGS). CAC.
$5,760
1855 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-64 RD (PCGS).
$1,920
1855 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (49/221). Mintage 56,500....
$1,560
1855 1/2c PCGS MS62 RD
$657
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