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1853 1/2c RB

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
MS63 $585.00
MS64 $780.00
MS65 $1,560.00
MS63 CAC $715.00
MS64 CAC $1,020.00
MS65 CAC $1,940.00

Apr Data

36 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1853 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. MS-65 RB (NGC). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 2,400 06/17/2024
    1853 B-1, C-1, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS63. 65 HA 3,120 08/22/2022
    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 65 HA 1,680 08/22/2021
    1853 1/2 C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (31/9). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64 64 HA 1,020 06/08/2021
    1853 1/2c PCGS/CAC MS65 RB 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 2,300 03/30/2020
    1853 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. MS-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 2,640 03/19/2020
    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. 64 HA 504 02/18/2020
    1853 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. MS-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 1,800 08/15/2018
    1853 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS Secure. CAC. 65 HA 1,680 04/25/2018
    1853 1/2 C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/38). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/ 63 HA 564 06/11/2017
    1853 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown NGC. 65 HA 1,351 03/06/2016
    1853 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. MS-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 1,821 11/06/2015
    1853 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 2,232 08/16/2015
    1853 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. Manley Die State 2.0. MS-64 RB (PCGS). CAC. 64 Stacks Bowers 770 10/31/2014
    1853 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. Manley Die State 2.0. MS-64 RB (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 64 Stacks Bowers 1,116 10/31/2014
    1853 1/2c MS RB 65 Ira & Larry Goldberg 4,370 01/27/2014
    1853 1/2c MS RB 64 Ira & Larry Goldberg 2,300 01/27/2014
    1853 1/2 C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. C-1, B-1, R.1. 65 HA 2,350 06/09/2013
    1853 1/2 C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. C-1, B-1, R.1. 65 HA 2,820 02/10/2013
    1853 1/2 C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. C-1. NGC Census: (16/11). PCGS Population (29/6). Mintage: 129,694. Numismedia Wsl 64 HA 712 09/09/2012
    1853 1/2c MS RB 64 Ira & Larry Goldberg 1,668 09/04/2011
    1853 1/2 C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. C-1, B-1, R.1. 65 HA 2,760 08/14/2011
    1853 1/2 C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/60). NGC Census: (0/30). Mintage: 129,694. (#1228) 58 HA 230 08/31/2010
    1853 1/2 C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (21/36). NGC Census: (3/26). Mintage: 129,694. Numismedia Wsl. Price fo 63 HA 748 08/15/2010
    1853 1/2 C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. C-1. NGC Census: (3/26). PCGS Population (21/36). Mintage: 129,694. Numismedia Wsl. Pri 63 HA 518 03/28/2010
    1853 1/2c MS RB 64 Stacks Bowers 2,070 03/02/2010
    1853 1/2 C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. 66 HA 2,530 01/10/2010
    1853 1/2 C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 1,955 07/12/2009
    1853 1/2 C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (21/34). NGC Census: (2/25). Mintage: 129,694. Numismedia Wsl. Price fo 63 HA 564 07/12/2009
    1853 1/2 C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (28/5). NGC Census: (15/9). Mintage: 129,694. Numismedia Wsl. Price for 64 HA 805 04/27/2008
    1853 1/2c MS RB 64 American Numismatic Rarities 1,380 06/21/2006
    1853 1/2 C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. 64 HA 535 01/15/2005
    1853 1/2 C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. 64 HA 402 11/06/2004
    1853 1/2 C, RB 64 HA 522 02/24/1995
    1853 1/2 C, RB 64 HA 484 02/02/1994
    1853 1/2 C, RB 64 HA 385 10/01/1993
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 1228
      Coin Date: 1853
      Denomination (Short): 1/2c
      Denomination (Long): Half Cent
      Desg: MS
      Composition: Copper
      Mintage: 129,694
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Braided Hair
      Coinage Years: 1849-1857
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 23.5
      Weight (Grams): 5.44
      Designer: Christian Gobrecht
      Edge: Plain
      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.
      PCGS #: 1228
      NGC ID: 26YX
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