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1856 1/2c Original BN

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AU58 $2,500.00
PR60 $2,750.00
PR61 $3,250.00
PR62 $3,750.00
PR63 $4,120.00
PR64 $4,750.00
PR65 $7,250.00
PR66 $10,000.00
PR67 $16,800.00
AU58 CAC $3,000.00
PR60 CAC $3,300.00
PR61 CAC $3,900.00
PR62 CAC $4,500.00
PR63 CAC $4,950.00
PR64 CAC $5,500.00
PR65 CAC $8,700.00
PR66 CAC $12,000.00
PR67 CAC $20,200.00

Apr Data

38 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1856 Original 1/2c PR BN 0 Ira & Larry Goldberg 2,300 09/06/2011
    1856 1/2 C PR62 Brown NGC. B-3, R.4. 62 HA 3,220 01/09/2011
    1856 Original 1/2c PR BN 62 Ira & Larry Goldberg 3,738 09/10/2009
    1856 1/2 C PR62 Brown NGC. B-3, R.4. The Philadelphia 62 HA 2,990 05/08/2004
    1856 Original 1/2c PR BN 62 Superior 2,760 05/27/2003
    1856 Braided Hair Half Cent. B-1. Rarity-7. Proof-63 BN (PCGS). 63 Stacks Bowers 3,600 08/18/2023
    1856 1/2 C PR63 Brown PCGS. CAC. B-3, R.4. 63 HA 3,525 11/02/2016
    1856 1/2 C PR63 Brown PCGS. CAC. B-3, R.4. 63 HA 4,259 08/10/2013
    1856 1/2 C PR64 Brown PCGS. B-3, R.4. 64 HA 4,440 08/26/2022
    1856 Braided Hair Half Cent. Proof-64 BN (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 3,840 11/01/2018
    1/2C 1856 PCGS PR64 BN CAC 64 Legend 5,280 04/29/2018
    1856 Braided Hair Half Cent. B-3. Rarity-4. Proof-64 BN (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 3,672 03/06/2015
    1856 1/2 C PR64 Brown PCGS. B-1, R.7. 64 HA 4,994 02/05/2014
    1856 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-7. Proof-64 BN (NGC). 64 Stacks Bowers 3,994 08/14/2013
    1856 1/2 C PR64+ Brown PCGS. CAC. B-3, R.4. 64 HA 5,288 04/28/2013
    1856 1/2 C PR64 Brown PCGS. B-3, R.4. 64 HA 3,484 09/11/2011
    1856 Braided Hair Half Cent. B-3. Rarity-4. Proof-64 BN (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 4,629 03/04/2010
    1856 1/2 C PR64 Brown PCGS. 64 HA 3,738 03/31/2009
    1856 1/2c NGC Proof 64 BN 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 3,738 01/29/2007
    1856 Original 1/2c PR BN 64 Scotsman 3,680 10/20/2006
    1856 1/2 C PR 64 Brown PCGS. The current Coin Dealer 64 HA 3,452 11/19/2002
    1856 1/2 C, BN 64 HA 3,335 08/08/2001
    1856 1/2 C, BN 64 HA 3,680 05/31/2001
    1856 1/2 C PR65 Brown NGC. B-3, R.4. 65 HA 5,760 07/14/2021
    1856 1/2 C PR65 Brown PCGS. B-1, R.7 as a Proof. 65 HA 7,050 08/14/2016
    1856 1/2 C B-3, R.4, PR65 Brown PCGS. 65 HA 7,050 02/01/2015
    1856 Braided Hair Half Cent. B-3. Rarity-4. Proof-65 BN (NGC). 65 Stacks Bowers 6,462 08/08/2014
    1856 1/2 C PR65 Brown PCGS. B-1, R.7 as a proof. 65 HA 8,225 02/05/2014
    1856 Original 1/2c PR BN 65 Ira & Larry Goldberg 6,900 01/27/2014
    1856 1/2 C PR65 Brown PCGS. B-1, R.7 as a proof. 65 HA 8,050 06/05/2011
    1856 Original 1/2c PR BN 65 Ira & Larry Goldberg 7,188 05/24/2009
    1856 1/2 C PR65 Brown NGC. B-3, R.4. HALF CENT and the ribbon are lightly doubled, diagnostic for the variety. This fully s 65 HA 8,625 01/06/2007
    1856 1/2 C PR65 Brown NGC. B-3, R.4. The Philadelphia Mint produced approximately 200 proof half cents in 1856. Perhaps as 65 HA 5,462 08/14/2006
    1856 1/2 C PR65 Brown PCGS. B-3, R.4. The T in CENT is doubled, diagnostic for Breen-3. According to Breen's Encyclopedia 65 HA 6,325 03/04/2006
    1856 Original 1/2c PR BN 65 Stacks Bowers 4,600 06/23/2004
    1856 1/2 C, BN 65 HA 5,750 03/21/1998
    1856 Braided Hair Half Cent. B-3. Rarity-4. Proof-66 BN (NGC). 66 Stacks Bowers 7,800 06/18/2024
    1856 Original 1/2c PR BN 67 Ira & Larry Goldberg 24,780 06/01/2014
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 1329
      Coin Date: 1856
      Denomination (Short): 1/2c
      Denomination (Long): Half Cent
      Variety: Original
      Desg: PR
      Composition: Copper
      Mintage: 225
      Strike Type: Proof
      Coinage Type: Braided Hair
      Coinage Years: 1840-1857
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 23.5
      Weight (Grams): 5.44
      Designer: Christian Gobrecht
      Edge: Plain Edge
      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.
      General Notes: The 1856 Proof Half Cent is of the Braided Hair design. The original mintage in 1856 was a very high total of 225 coins in which most have survived. This issue is the ultimate type coin for the series as there are quite a few to be had. They are worth anywhere between four thousand to over twenty thousand in red gem condition. The 1856 and 1857 round out this denomination with large mintages ready for a fine collection.
      PCGS #: 1329
      NGC ID: 26ZX
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