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The restrike version variety of the 1845 Proof Half Cent is of the Braided Hair design on the obverse and tiny berries on the reverse. The mintage was composed of 20 coins which is relatively average for the series. This issue is popularly collected as one of the ultimate low mintage type coins for the entire design type. Worth up to a maximum of about twenty thousand dollars making it relatively affordable in gem condition compared to the rest of the early restrikes of this design.
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:
615
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1845
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:
Restrike
Coin Date:
1845
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
20
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1840-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1281
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Coin Value History
1845 1/2c Restrike PR BN
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1845 1/2c Restrike PR BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$20,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $17,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $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
1845 Braided Hair Half Cent. Second Restrike. B-3. Rarity-6-. Small Berries, Reverse of 1840. Proof-67 BN (NGC).
$18,000
1845 Braided Hair Half Cent. Second Restrike. B-3. Rarity-6. Small Berries (Reverse of 1840). Proof-66 BN (NGC). CAC.
$12,000
1845 1/2C Second Restrike, B-3, R.6, PR63 Brown NGC. ...
$4,800
1845 1/2c PCGS Proof 65 BN (Restrike)
$12,500
1845 1/2 C Reverse of 1840 PR64 Brown PCGS. B-3, Low R.7. ...
$7,800
1845 1/2 C RESTRIKE, BN
$3,450
1845 Braided Hair Half Cent. Second Restrike. B-3. Rarity-6. Small Berries, Reverse of 1840. Proof-67 BN (NGC).
$12,000
1845 Second Restrike, B-3, R.6, PR66 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade PR63. ...
$13,200
1845 Second Restrike, B-3, R.6, PR63 Brown NGC. Our EAC grade PR50. ...
$4,320
1845 1/2 C Reverse of 1840 PR65 Brown PCGS. CAC. Second Restrike, B-3 (1-C), R.6. ...
$10,500
1845 1/2 C B-3, R.6, Second Restrike, PR64 Brown PCGS. Our EAC Grade PR60. ...
$7,931
1845 Braided Hair Half Cent. Second Restrike. B-3. Rarity-6. Small Berries. Proof-67 BN (NGC).
$13,200
1/2C 1845 RESTRIKE. PCGS PR66 BN CAC
$17,038
1845 Braided Hair Half Cent. Second Restrike. B-3. Rarity-6. Small Berries. Proof-63 BN (PCGS). OGH.
$6,169
1845 1/2 C First Restrike, Reverse of 1856, B-1b, High R.7, PR65 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$15,275
1845 1/2 C Restrike PR64 Brown PCGS. B-3, Low R.7. This ...
$5,462
1845 Braided Hair Half Cent. Second Restrike. B-3. Rarity-6. Small Berries. Proof-67 BN (NGC).
$14,100
$16,675
1845 1/2 C Restrike PR63 Brown PCGS. B-3, Low R.7. ...
$6,325
$14,375
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