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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is portrayed with a capped bonnet, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called classic head style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear left and right in a 7x6 formation.
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:
80925
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1835
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
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:
C-1
Coin Date:
1835
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
398,000
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1809-1836
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
35288
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Coin Value History
1835 1/2c C-1 MS BN
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1835 1/2c C-1 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$3,300 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $2,750 | $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 |
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Worth: $420 – $10,000
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Worth: $700 – $12,000
1809 1/2c Normal Date MS BN
Worth: $60 – $19,200
1809 1/2c Normal Date MS RB
Worth: $2,400 – $60,000
1809 1/2c Normal Date, C-2 MS RD
1809 1/2c Large O over Small o MS BN
Worth: $80 – $72,000
1809 1/2c 9 Over Inverted 9 MS BN
Worth: $64 – $18,000
1809 1/2c 9 Over Inverted 9 MS RB
Worth: $5,000 – $28,000
1810 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $72 – $13,000
1810 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $4,000 – $12,000
1811 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $180 – $240,000
1811 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $120,000 – $336,000
1811 1/2c Mickley Restrike, Reverse of 1802 MS BN
Worth: $3,500 – $27,000
1811 1/2c Mickley Restrike, Reverse of 1802 MS RB
Worth: $11,000 – $18,000
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF30 PCGS. CDN: $104 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 398,000. ...
$134
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU58 NGC. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 398,000. ...
$245
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 398,000. ...
$378
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF20 Brown NGC. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 398,000. ...
$124
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU55 PCGS. CAC. CDN: $168 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 398,000. ...
$451
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (24/59). Mintage 398,000....
$1,080
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. Housed in a Generation 2.0 Doily label holder. CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$2,100
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF35 PCGS. Mintage 398,000....
$134
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Brown NGC. CAC. Housed in a Generation 6 fatty holder. CAC Population: (18/0). Mintage 398,0...
$1,860
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, XF40 PCGS. Mintage 398,000....
$129
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS61 Brown NGC. Mintage 398,000....
$252
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (4/40). PCGS Population: (1/9). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Min...
$164
1835 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. EF-45 (PCGS).
$168
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS66 Brown PCGS. ...
$3,240
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU58 PCGS. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 398,000....
$264
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 398,000. ...
$403
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU55 PCGS. CDN: $168 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 398,000....
$276
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS63 Brown NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. NGC Census: (140/183). PCGS Population: (1...
$516
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (40/17). Mintage 398,000....
$780
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (56/1572). Mintage 398,000....
$129
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