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Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 RB

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
MS61 $520.00
MS62 $572.00
MS63 $780.00
MS64 $1,250.00
MS65 $3,000.00
MS66 $5,620.00
MS61 CAC $624.00
MS62 CAC $686.00
MS63 CAC $936.00
MS64 CAC $1,500.00
MS65 CAC $4,500.00
MS66 CAC $12,000.00

Apr Data

443 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 18,600 05/09/2024
    1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 11,700 02/09/2023
    1809 Normal Date, B-4, C-3, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS63. 66 HA 84,000 08/22/2022
    1829 B-1, C-1, R.1, MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS64. 66 HA 36,000 08/22/2022
    1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. MS-65 RB (NGC). OH Generation 4.0. 65 Stacks Bowers 1,920 06/26/2024
    1833 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. MS-65 RB (NGC). OH. CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 5,760 03/27/2024
    1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 10,800 01/10/2024
    1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65+ Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 4,080 01/10/2024
    1/2C 1835 PCGS MS65+ RB CAC 65 Legend 9,106 04/27/2023
    1829 B-1, C-1, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. The 1829 is an available Classic Head date, with a reverse die unique to t 65 HA 11,400 02/27/2023
    1835 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.1, MS65+ Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Manley Die State 3.0, with numerous reverse die cracks and clash m 65 HA 3,840 02/27/2023
    1/2C 1833 NGC MS65 RB 65 Legend 2,468 02/23/2023
    1832 B-2, C-2, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS63. 65 HA 18,000 08/22/2022
    1834 B-1, C-1, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS63. 65 HA 7,200 08/22/2022
    1/2C 1834 PCGS MS65 RB CAC 65 Legend 9,694 07/28/2022
    1/2C 1835 PCGS MS65+ RB CAC 65 Legend 6,169 07/28/2022
    1833 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. MS-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 65 Stacks Bowers 5,040 04/04/2022
    1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Manley Die State 1.0, lightly clashed on both sides. Vibrant cartwh 65 HA 6,600 03/21/2022
    1/2C 1835 PCGS MS65+ RB CAC 65 Legend 5,875 12/16/2021
    1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 398,000. 64 HA 2,040 09/23/2024
    1828 1/2 C 13 Stars, C-3, B-2, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/1). Mintage 606,000. 64 HA 1,140 09/17/2024
    1828 Classic Head Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-1. 13 Stars. MS-64 RB (NGC). 64 Stacks Bowers 960 08/15/2024
    1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/2). NGC Census: (3/1). MS64. Mintage 398,000. 64 HA 1,110 06/10/2024
    1828 Classic Head Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-1. 13 Stars. MS-64 RB (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 1,560 03/27/2024
    1828 1/2 C 13 Stars, C-3, B-2, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (4/1). PCGS Population: (3/1). MS64. Mintage 606,00 64 HA 1,380 02/27/2024
    1835 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Housed in an old green-label holder. CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC 64 HA 1,440 02/26/2024
    1828 1/2 C 13 Stars, C-3, B-2, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Fuhrman Die State 3. Population: 80 in 64 (2 in 64+), 10 64 HA 1,680 01/14/2024
    1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Fuhrman Die State 3. Population: 26 in 64 (3 in 64+) Red and Brown, 64 HA 1,920 01/14/2024
    1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64+ Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/2 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (10/11 and 0/0+). MS64. Mi 64 HA 2,760 05/07/2023
    1835 1/2c NGC MS64 RB (C-2) 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 1,500 03/13/2023
    1835 1/2 C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (122/27). NGC Census: (72/28). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG 64 HA 1,620 01/24/2023
    1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 120,000. 64 HA 1,560 12/18/2022
    1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Housed in a circa-2000 holder. CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. 64 HA 1,200 12/18/2022
    1835 1/2 C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (123/27). NGC Census: (73/28). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6 64 HA 960 09/06/2022
    1825 B-2, C-2, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS62. 64 HA 10,800 08/22/2022
    1828 13 Stars, B-1, C-1, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS64. 64 HA 8,400 08/22/2022
    1835 1/2 C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (123/27). NGC Census: (73/28). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6 64 HA 1,020 07/20/2022
    1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/2). NGC Census: (3/1). MS64. Mintage 398,000. 64 HA 2,880 07/17/2022
    1828 1/2 C 13 Stars, C-3, B-2, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/1). NGC Census: (4/1). MS64. Mintage 606,0 64 HA 810 05/03/2022
    1835 1/2 C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (72/28). PCGS Population: (122/27). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS 64 HA 1,200 03/29/2022
    1833 1/2 C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (53/21). NGC Census: (34/15). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS 64 HA 1,920 01/18/2022
    1835 Classic Head Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-1. MS-64 RB (NGC). 64 Stacks Bowers 1,110 11/22/2021
    1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (122/28). NGC Census: (71/28). CDN: $920 Whsle. Bi 64 HA 2,520 08/22/2021
    1828 1/2c PCGS/CAC MS64 RB (13 Stars) 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 1,475 07/26/2021
    1828 1/2c NGC MS63 RB 63 David Lawrence Rare Coins 975 11/14/2022
    1809/6 1/2 C 9 Over Inverted 9, C-5, B-5, R.1, MS63 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. 63 HA 21,600 11/02/2022
    1828 1/2 C 13 Stars MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (79/88 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (51/54 and 0/0+). CDN: $550 Whs 63 HA 600 03/08/2022
    1828 1/2 C 13 Stars MS62 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (27/106). PCGS Population: (40/167). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P 62 HA 456 07/25/2023
    1828 Classic Head Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-1. 13 Stars. MS-62 RB (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 62 Stacks Bowers 660 03/28/2023
    (1837-1857) Type Two Half Cent Planchet, Mint Error NGC. Ex: Charles Litman. 5.7 grams. An ungraded medium-brown example of 0 HA 1,620 03/14/2022
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 1120
      Coin Date: Classic Head Half Cent
      Denomination (Short): 1/2c
      Denomination (Long): Half Cent
      Variety: 1809-1836
      Desg: MS
      Composition: Copper
      Strike Type: Business
      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.
      PCGS #: 1120
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