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1836 1/2c Original RB

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
PR60 $8,000.00
PR61 $9,000.00
PR62 $11,200.00
PR63 $14,400.00
PR64 $23,000.00
PR65 $28,800.00
PR66 $72,000.00
PR60 CAC $9,600.00
PR61 CAC $10,800.00
PR62 CAC $13,000.00
PR63 CAC $17,300.00
PR64 CAC $27,600.00
PR65 CAC $34,600.00
PR66 CAC $86,400.00

Apr Data

16 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1836 1/2 C Original, B-1, R.5, PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 28,800 07/20/2023
    1/2C 1836 ORIGINAL. PCGS PR65 RB CAC 65 Legend 27,025 02/23/2023
    1836 1/2c PCGS/CAC Proof 64 RB ex: Pittman (Original OGH) 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 32,500 06/22/2020
    1836 1/2 C Original, PR64 Red and Brown NGC. B-1, R.5. 64 HA 14,400 01/10/2019
    1836 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. B-1, R.5. 64 HA 8,225 02/10/2013
    1836 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. B-1, R.5. 64 HA 8,519 08/05/2012
    1836 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. B-1, R.5. 64 HA 9,775 10/16/2011
    1836 Original 1/2c PR RB 63 Stacks Bowers 9,775 09/30/2010
    1836 1/2 C Original PR64 Red and Brown NGC. 64 HA 7,475 01/11/2009
    1836 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. Breen 1-A, Low R.6. Original. Both originals and restrikes have the Large Berries rever 64 HA 13,225 04/29/2006
    1836 Original 1/2c PR RB 64 Stacks Bowers 9,200 10/06/2005
    1836 1/2 C Original PR64 Red and Brown NGC. B-1, Low R.6. A very scarce proof half cent, originals are distinguished from f 64 HA 7,475 05/07/2005
    1836 Original 1/2c PR RB 64 Superior 8,050 05/27/2003
    1836 Original 1/2c PR RB 64 Superior 8,625 05/27/2003
    1836 Original 1/2c PR RB 63 Superior 6,325 05/27/2003
    1836 1/2 C, RB 64 HA 7,762 08/07/1998
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 1208
      Coin Date: 1836
      Denomination (Short): 1/2c
      Denomination (Long): Half Cent
      Variety: Original
      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 original version variety of the 1836 Proof Half Cent is of the Classic Head design on the obverse and large round berries on the reverse. This variety?s reverse also possesses a line under the word Cent and a small circle dead center on the coin. There were 42 pieces minted in 1836 that encompasses all known varieties with this original being the most common. Overall, this is quite a rare coin worth anywhere between five thousand to over thirty thousand dollars depending on the grade.
      PCGS #: 1208
      NGC ID: 223B
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