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Cohen-1 variety.
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:
373915
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1853
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:
C-1
Coin Date:
1853
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
129,694
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1849-1857
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
35328
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Coin Value History
1853 1/2c C-1 MS RB
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1853 1/2c C-1 MS RB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$5,250 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $4,400 | $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]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/122xxx/c39d2531-7a3b-474d-91c6-53a37081572c.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $50 – $6,000
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RB [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1855-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $220 – $8,400
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RD [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1849-1857 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/878xxx/38878ffe-f8a2-4c30-a0f9-7baa68d9a90f.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $550 – $18,000
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
1853 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 129,694. ...
$1,586
1853 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (19/40)....
$1,620
1853 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (18/13). PCGS Population: (0/3). MS64. Mintage 129,694. ...
$504
1853 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-65 RB (PCGS). CAC.
$2,280
1853 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green holder. PCGS Population: (19/40). CDN: ...
$1,620
1853 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. MS-65 RB (NGC). CAC.
$2,400
1853 B-1, C-1, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS63. ...
$3,120
1853 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/0 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,25...
$1,680
1853 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$1,680
1853 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$1,351
1853 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. MS-65 RB (PCGS). CAC.
$1,821
1853 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,232
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