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1829 1/2c RB

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
MS63 $2,500.00
MS64 $5,620.00
MS65 $11,200.00
MS66 $31,200.00
MS63 CAC $3,750.00
MS64 CAC $8,120.00
MS65 CAC $13,700.00
MS66 CAC $40,800.00

Apr Data

15 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1829 1/2 C, RB 66 HA 3,300 08/14/1995
    1829 1/2c MS RB 64 Superior 2,070 05/27/2003
    1829 1/2 C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. B-1, C-1, R.1. The only dies. Ample orange-red luster dominates the legends and outline 65 HA 3,220 06/03/2005
    1829 1/2 C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. 65 HA 6,325 03/28/2010
    1829 1/2 C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. C-1, B-1, R.1. 63 HA 1,469 08/10/2013
    1829 1/2c MS RB 65 Ira & Larry Goldberg 37,950 01/27/2014
    1829 1/2c MS RB 65 Ira & Larry Goldberg 18,400 01/27/2014
    1829 1/2 C C-1, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (36/302). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF45 45 HA 144 08/07/2018
    1/2C 1829 PCGS MS64 RB CAC 64 Legend 8,225 11/15/2018
    1829 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. MS-66 RB (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 66 Stacks Bowers 31,200 03/19/2020
    1829 1/2C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 45,600 04/23/2021
    1829 C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade MS65. 65 HA 31,200 04/23/2021
    1829 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown NGC. 66 HA 16,800 07/13/2021
    1829 B-1, C-1, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS64. 66 HA 36,000 08/22/2022
    1829 B-1, C-1, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. The 1829 is an available Classic Head date, with a reverse die unique to t 65 HA 11,400 02/27/2023
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 1154
      Coin Date: 1829
      Denomination (Short): 1/2c
      Denomination (Long): Half Cent
      Desg: MS
      Composition: Copper
      Mintage: 487,000
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Classic Head
      Coinage Years: 1809-1836
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 23.5
      Weight (Grams): 5.44
      Designer: John Reich
      Edge: Plain Edge
      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.
      PCGS #: 1154
      NGC ID: 222X
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