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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:
80891
Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1805
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:
Small 5, Stems
Variety 2:
C-2, FS-301
Coin Date:
1805
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
814,464
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1800-1808
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
7
PCGS #:
35182
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Coin Value History
1805 1/2c Small 5, Stems, C-2, FS-301 MS BN
Value By Grade
1805 1/2c Small 5, Stems, C-2, FS-301 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU50 |
|
$60,500 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $50,500 | $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 |
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Worth: $48 – $42,000
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Worth: $2,000 – $60,000
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Worth: $4,500 – $36,000
1800 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $65 – $22,200
1800 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $3,600 – $21,600
1800 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $10,000 – $15,600
1802/0 1/2c Reverse of 1800 MS BN
Worth: $6,000 – $144,000
1802/0 1/2c Reverse of 1802 MS BN
Worth: $500 – $34,800
1803 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $64 – $15,600
1803 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $9,000 – $108,000
1804 1/2c Plain 4, Stems MS BN
Worth: $90 – $13,200
1804 1/2c Plain 4, Stems MS RB
Worth: $10,800 – $15,840
1804 1/2c Plain 4, No Stems MS BN
Worth: $48 – $18,800
1804 1/2c Plain 4, No Stems MS RB
Worth: $2,300 – $25,000
1804 1/2c Plain 4, No Stems MS RD
Worth: $25,000 – $30,000
1805 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-5. Small 5, Stems to Wreath. EF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$3,600
1805 1/2 C Small 5, Stems, C-2, B-2, FS-301, High R.5, Fine 15 PCGS....
$7,800
1805 Small 5, Stems, B-2, C-2, High R.5, VF35 PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade Fine 15. ...
$36,000
1805 1/2 C Small 5, Stems, C-2, B-2, FS-301, High R.5, VG10 PCGS. ...
$2,160
1805 1/2 C Small 5, Stems, C-2, B-2, FS-301, High R.5, VG8 PCGS. ...
$2,174
1805 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-5. Rarity-6-. Small 5, Stems to Wreath. Good-6 (PCGS).
$3,819
1805 1/2 C Small 5, Stems, C-2, B-2, FS-301, High R.5 -- Damaged -- NCS. Good Details. ...
$617
1805 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-6-. Small 5, Stems. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$23,471
1805 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-5. Small 5, Stems to Wreath. Very Good, Damaged.
$576
1805 1/2 C Small 5, Stems, C-2, B-2, FS-301, High R.5, Good 6 PCGS. ...
$4,700
1805 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-6-. Small 5, Stems. Good Details--Bent (PCGS).
$822
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