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1794 1/2c High Relief Head MS BN

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1794 1/2c High Relief Head MS BN
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High relief head.

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: 213365
Designer: Robert Scot
Obverse Designer: Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1794
Reverse Designer: Robert Scot
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: High Relief Head
Coin Date: 1794
Denomination: 1/2c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 81,600
Coinage Type: Half Cent
Coinage Years: 1794-1797
Composition: Copper
PCGS #: 35054
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1794 1/2c High Relief Head MS BN
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1794 1/2c High Relief Head MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1794 1/2c High Relief Head MS BN
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $468,000 $1,234
MS66 - $372,000 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234

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1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, VG10 PCGS. CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 81,600....
1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, VG10 PCGS. CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 81,600....
$1,586
Sold 3/30/2026
Heritage Auctions
1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-8. Rarity-5. High-Relief Head. VF-20 BN (NGC).
1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-8. Rarity-5. High-Relief Head. VF-20 BN (NGC).
$2,640
Sold 3/10/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, VF30 PCGS. CAC. ...
1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, VF30 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,392
Sold 1/15/2026
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1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, AU55 NGC. ...
1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, AU55 NGC. ...
$12,200
Sold 1/15/2026
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1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, VF35 PCGS....
1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, VF35 PCGS....
$5,760
Sold 8/28/2025
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1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, XF40 PCGS....
1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, XF40 PCGS....
$5,400
Sold 1/15/2025
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1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, VF25 NGC....
1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, VF25 NGC....
$2,880
Sold 8/12/2024
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1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/27). NGC Census: (0/14). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid ...
1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/27). NGC Census: (0/14). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid ...
$552
Sold 5/28/2024
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1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, XF45 PCGS. CAC....
1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, XF45 PCGS. CAC....
$8,700
Sold 1/10/2024
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1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, MS60 Brown PCGS. Ex: R. Cohen. The late die state, showing the obverse cracks a...
1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, MS60 Brown PCGS. Ex: R. Cohen. The late die state, showing the obverse cracks a...
$12,000
Sold 12/19/2022
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1794 High Relief Head, B-8, C-8, R.5, MS62 Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade AU50. ...
1794 High Relief Head, B-8, C-8, R.5, MS62 Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade AU50. ...
$32,400
Sold 8/22/2022
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1794 High Relief Head, B-7, C-7, High R.5, AU58 PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade VF30. ...
1794 High Relief Head, B-7, C-7, High R.5, AU58 PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade VF30. ...
$43,200
Sold 8/22/2022
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1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-8. Rarity-5. High-Relief Head. VG-8 (PCGS). CAC.
1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-8. Rarity-5. High-Relief Head. VG-8 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,160
Sold 4/4/2022
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1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-7. Rarity-5+. High-Relief Head. EF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-7. Rarity-5+. High-Relief Head. EF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$2,040
Sold 11/22/2021
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1794 High Relief Head, C-8, B-8, R.5, Fine 15 NGC. Our EAC grade VG8. ...
1794 High Relief Head, C-8, B-8, R.5, Fine 15 NGC. Our EAC grade VG8. ...
$3,120
Sold 4/25/2021
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1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, -- Whizzed, Corroded -- ANACS. Fair 2 Details. ...
1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, -- Whizzed, Corroded -- ANACS. Fair 2 Details. ...
$192
Sold 9/1/2020
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1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-9. Rarity-2. High-Relief Head. MS-63 BN (PCGS). CAC.
1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-9. Rarity-2. High-Relief Head. MS-63 BN (PCGS). CAC.
$72,000
Sold 3/19/2020
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1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$204,000
Sold 8/16/2018
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1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, AU53 PCGS. ...
1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, AU53 PCGS. ...
$8,812
Sold 7/9/2017
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1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, AU50 PCGS. CAC. ...
1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, AU50 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,400
Sold 8/14/2016
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