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1857 1/2c RB

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
PR62 $4,500.00
PR63 $5,000.00
PR64 $6,250.00
PR65 $10,600.00
PR66 $16,200.00
PR67 $24,000.00
PR62 CAC $5,400.00
PR63 CAC $6,000.00
PR64 CAC $7,500.00
PR65 CAC $12,200.00
PR66 CAC $19,400.00
PR67 CAC $28,800.00

Apr Data

23 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1857 Braided Hair Half Cent. B-2. Rarity-4. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 9,600 06/18/2024
    1857 1/2 C B-2, R.4, PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. 64 HA 4,920 01/10/2024
    1857 1/2 C B-2, R.4, PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. 64 HA 6,600 09/15/2023
    1857 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. B-2, R.4. All 1857 half cent proofs feature doubling on the T in CENT. The surfaces of 64 HA 5,040 04/17/2023
    1857 Restrike, B-2, C-SR14, R.4, PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Our EAC Grade PR64. CAC. 65 HA 11,400 08/22/2022
    1857 Braided Hair Half Cent. B-2. Rarity-4. Proof-66 RB (NGC). 66 Stacks Bowers 9,900 04/05/2022
    1857 C-1, B-2, R.4, PR65 Red and Brown NGC. Our EAC grade PR63. 65 HA 10,800 04/23/2021
    1857 Braided Hair Half Cent. B-2. Rarity-4. Proof-65 RB (NGC). 65 Stacks Bowers 8,400 03/22/2018
    1857 1/2 C B-2, R.4, PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 17,625 08/02/2017
    1857 1/2 C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. B-2, R.4. Our EAC Grade PR64. 66 HA 14,100 06/23/2014
    1857 1/2c PR RB 65 Ira & Larry Goldberg 12,075 01/27/2014
    1857 1/2c PR RB 66 Legend-Morphy 18,400 07/18/2013
    1857 1/2c PR RB 65 Ira & Larry Goldberg 7,188 02/02/2013
    1857 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. B-2, R.4. 64 HA 5,031 09/11/2011
    1857 1/2 C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. C-1, B-2, R.4. Ex: Pittman Collection. This is a scarce variety that is readily identifi 65 HA 6,325 01/06/2007
    1857 1/2c PR RB 64 American Numismatic Rarities 5,060 11/30/2004
    1857 1/2 C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. B-2, C-1, R.4. This 66 HA 11,500 09/20/2003
    1857 1/2c PR RB 61 Superior 2,415 05/27/2003
    1857 1/2c PR RB 64 Superior 4,140 02/24/2003
    1857 1/2 C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. B-2, R.4. The more 65 HA 5,405 01/11/2003
    1857 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. B-2, R.4. This final- 64 HA 3,680 09/28/2002
    1857 1/2c PR RB 65 Superior 5,290 06/03/2002
    1857 1/2 C PR 64 Red and Brown PCGS. 64 HA 4,140 05/21/2002
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      NNP Encyclopedia data is provided in cooperation with Whitman Brands, based on catalog data organized by the Greysheet Identification System (GSID).

      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 1333
      Coin Date: 1857
      Denomination (Short): 1/2c
      Denomination (Long): Half Cent
      Desg: PR
      Composition: Copper
      Mintage: 150
      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 1857 Proof Half Cent is of the Braided Hair design. The original mintage in 1857 was a very high total of 266 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 #: 1333
      NGC ID: 22TF
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