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1833 1/2c BN

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AU58 $2,380.00
PR60 $3,620.00
PR61 $4,250.00
PR62 $5,000.00
PR63 $8,000.00
PR64 $12,000.00
PR65 $14,400.00
PR66 $24,000.00
AU58 CAC $2,850.00
PR60 CAC $4,350.00
PR61 CAC $5,100.00
PR62 CAC $6,000.00
PR63 CAC $9,600.00
PR64 CAC $13,800.00
PR65 CAC $17,300.00
PR66 CAC $28,800.00

Apr Data

31 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1833 1/2 C PR65 Brown NGC. C-1, B-1, R.5 as a proof. The 1833 is one of the more available dates in proof format in the hal 65 HA 18,400 04/10/2007
    H1C 1833 PCGS PR64BN CAC 64 Legend 12,338 02/19/2015
    1833 1/2 C PR65 Brown NGC. C-1, B-1, R.5 as a Proof. 65 HA 11,162 03/24/2013
    1833 1/2 C PR64 Brown PCGS. CAC. C-1, B-1, R.5 as a Proof. 64 HA 11,100 05/04/2022
    1833 Classic Half Cent. C-1, B-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5. Proof-64 BN (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 64 Stacks Bowers 10,051 08/18/2011
    1833 1/2 C PR65 Brown NGC. C-1, B-1, R.5 as a proof. 65 HA 9,988 03/02/2014
    1833 1/2c PR BN 64 Scotsman 9,488 07/29/2011
    1833 1/2 C PR64 Brown NGC. C-1, B-1, R.5 as a Proof. 64 HA 9,400 10/21/2012
    1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.5, PR64 Brown PCGS. 64 HA 9,300 05/04/2023
    1833 1/2 C PR65 Brown NGC. C-1, B-1, R.6 as proof. 65 HA 9,106 08/05/2012
    1833 1/2 C PR65 Brown NGC. C-1, B-1, R.1. R-5 as proof. Fully reflective and iridescent surfaces with sea-green, lilac, and 65 HA 8,050 06/03/2006
    1833 1/2c PR BN 64 Ira & Larry Goldberg 8,050 01/27/2014
    1833 1/2 C PR64 Brown PCGS. B-1, C-1, the only known dies, R.5 as proof. All 1833 Classic Half Cents were struck from a sin 64 HA 7,475 11/05/2005
    1833 1/2 C PR64 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, the only known dies, 64 HA 6,900 11/07/2003
    1833 1/2 C PR63 Brown PCGS. C-1, B-1, R.5 as a proof. Breen Die State III. Only a single die pair was used to strike this d 63 HA 6,900 07/08/2006
    1/2C 1833 PCGS PR63 BN CAC 63 Legend 6,462 10/26/2017
    1833 1/2c PCGS Proof 63 BN 63 David Lawrence Rare Coins 6,355 02/25/2008
    1833 1/2 C PR63 Brown PCGS. C-1, B-1, R.1. R.5 as a proof. Every detail on each side of this piece is sharply defined as it 63 HA 5,750 01/06/2007
    1833 1/2 C PR64 Brown NGC. 64 HA 5,175 05/03/2009
    1833 1/2 C PR63 Brown PCGS. 63 HA 5,175 03/31/2009
    1833 1/2 C, BN 64 HA 4,945 10/06/2000
    1833 1/2 C PR64 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, the only known dies, 64 HA 4,830 09/20/2003
    1833 1/2c PR BN 64 Stacks Bowers 4,600 06/23/2004
    1833 1/2c PR BN 63 Superior 4,600 01/02/2006
    1833 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-5 as a Proof. Proof-63 BN (NGC). 63 Stacks Bowers 4,560 08/16/2021
    1833 Classic Half Cent. C-1, B-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5. Proof-62 BN (PCGS). OGH. 62 Stacks Bowers 4,034 03/21/2012
    1833 1/2c PR BN 63 Superior 3,910 05/27/2003
    1833 1/2 C PR62 Brown PCGS. C-1, B-1, R.5. 62 HA 3,840 01/21/2021
    1833 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-5, as a Proof. Proof-62 BN (PCGS). 62 Stacks Bowers 3,600 08/07/2020
    1833 1/2 C PR62 Brown PCGS. B-1, C-1, R.5 as a Proof. 62 HA 3,408 08/16/2015
    1833 1/2 C PR62 Brown PCGS. B-1, C-1, the only known dies, 62 HA 2,760 07/30/2002
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 1198
      Coin Date: 1833
      Denomination (Short): 1/2c
      Denomination (Long): Half Cent
      Desg: PR
      Mint Mark: P
      Composition: Copper
      Strike Type: Proof
      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.
      General Notes: The 1833 Proof Half Cent is one of the issues of the Classic Head design, in any grade that is known to be a type coin, along with the 1834 and 1835. As expected, the original mintage is very average for the series with 30 pieces struck and most are still known to exist. Overall this coin is still quite valuable as there are not many examples to choose from. Yet, examples do come up for auction frequently enough for high-end type collectors or any lover of Half Cents to bid on. Collectors of toned coins may also like this issue since it seems to present premium coloring when found with the brown color designation. Bright red examples do exist as well if that is what appeals to you.
      PCGS #: 1198
      NGC ID: E6TE
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