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1831-1836 1/2c Classic Head RB

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
PR62 $6,560.00
PR63 $8,750.00
PR64 $13,400.00
PR65 $19,200.00
PR66 $28,800.00
PR62 CAC $7,880.00
PR63 CAC $10,500.00
PR64 CAC $16,100.00
PR65 CAC $23,000.00
PR66 CAC $34,600.00

Apr Data

53 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1831-1836 Classic Head 1/2c PR RB 66 Ira & Larry Goldberg 212,750 01/27/2014
    1831-1836 Classic Head 1/2c PR RB 66 Ira & Larry Goldberg 132,250 01/27/2014
    1831-1836 Classic Head 1/2c PR RB 66 Ira & Larry Goldberg 92,000 01/27/2014
    1831-1836 Classic Head 1/2c PR RB 65 Ira & Larry Goldberg 80,500 01/27/2014
    1831-1836 Classic Head 1/2c PR RB 65 Ira & Larry Goldberg 74,750 01/27/2014
    1831 1/2 C Reverse of 1836 PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. B-2, High R.5. 65 HA 69,000 01/09/2011
    1831 Second Restrike (Reverse of 1840), B-3, C-SR15, R.7, PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade PR63. 66 HA 66,000 08/22/2022
    1831-1836 Classic Head 1/2c PR RB 62 Ira & Larry Goldberg 61,688 01/25/2015
    1831 Second Restrike, B-3, High R.7, PR66+ Red and Brown NGC. Our EAC grade PR63. 66 HA 60,000 04/23/2021
    1836 Second Restrike, B-2, R.7, PR65 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade PR64. 65 HA 50,400 04/23/2021
    1831 1/2 C Reverse of 1836 PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. B-2, High R.5. 65 HA 47,000 03/02/2014
    1831-1836 Classic Head 1/2c PR RB 65 Ira & Larry Goldberg 46,000 01/27/2014
    1836 Second Restrike (Reverse of 1840), B-2, C-SR16, R.7, PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. Our EAC Grade PR63. 66 HA 43,200 08/22/2022
    1836 First Restrike, B-1A, High R.6, PR66 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade PR62. 66 HA 33,600 04/23/2021
    1831-1836 Classic Head 1/2c PR RB 65 Superior 33,350 09/15/2008
    1836 1/2c PCGS/CAC Proof 64 RB ex: Pittman (Original OGH) 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 32,500 06/22/2020
    1831 1/2 C Reverse of 1836 PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. 65 HA 32,200 01/12/2008
    1835 1/2 C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. C-2, B-2, Low R.7 as a Proof. Our EAC Grade PR63. 65 HA 30,550 10/27/2014
    1831 Classic Head Half Cent. First Restrike. B-2. Rarity-5. Large Berries, Reverse of 1836. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 28,800 12/18/2020
    1/2C 1836 ORIGINAL. PCGS PR65 RB CAC 65 Legend 27,025 02/23/2023
    1831 1/2 C Reverse of 1840 PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. B-3, 63 HA 26,450 08/21/2004
    1833 C-1, B-1, R.5 as a Proof, PR66 Red and Brown NGC. Our EAC grade PR63. CAC 66 HA 26,400 04/23/2021
    1832 B-2, C-EO7 (C-2), R.7, PR64+ Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade PR63. 64 HA 26,400 08/22/2022
    1833 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-5 as a Proof. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 24,000 08/06/2020
    1831-1836 Classic Head 1/2c PR RB 66 Stacks Bowers 23,000 06/23/2004
    1833 1/2 C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. C-1, B-1, R.5 as a proof. 65 HA 21,000 10/11/2018
    1836 1/2 C Reverse of 1840, B-2, R.7, PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 19,800 08/16/2018
    1834 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. C-1, B-1, R.6 as a Proof. 64 HA 18,800 08/10/2013
    1831-1836 Classic Head 1/2c PR RB 64 Ira & Larry Goldberg 14,950 09/10/2006
    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 PCGS. Breen 1-A, Low R.6. Original. Both originals and restrikes have the Large Berries rever 64 HA 13,225 04/29/2006
    1831-1836 Classic Head 1/2c PR RB 64 Superior 11,212 05/27/2003
    1835 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. C-2, B-2, R.6 as Proof. 64 HA 11,162 01/12/2014
    1834 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 10,350 03/31/2009
    1836 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. B-1, R.5. 64 HA 9,775 10/16/2011
    1831-1836 Classic Head 1/2c PR RB 63 Stacks Bowers 9,775 09/30/2010
    1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.5 as a Proof, PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. Our EAC Grade PR60. 64 HA 9,400 05/12/2015
    1831-1836 Classic Head 1/2c PR RB 64 Stacks Bowers 9,200 10/06/2005
    1831-1836 Classic Head 1/2c PR RB 64 Superior 8,625 05/27/2003
    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 NGC. B-1, R.5. 64 HA 8,225 02/10/2013
    1831-1836 Classic Head 1/2c PR RB 64 Superior 8,050 05/27/2003
    1831-1836 Classic Head 1/2c PR RB 65 Superior 7,475 02/24/2003
    1835 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. 64 HA 7,475 01/11/2009
    1836 1/2 C Original PR64 Red and Brown NGC. 64 HA 7,475 01/11/2009
    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
    1831-1836 Classic Head 1/2c PR RB 63 Ira & Larry Goldberg 6,900 09/04/2011
    1834 1/2 C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.6 as a 65 HA 6,612 03/27/2004
    1831-1836 Classic Head 1/2c PR RB 63 Superior 6,325 05/27/2003
    1831-1836 Classic Head 1/2c PR RB 62 Superior 4,600 05/27/2003
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 1175
      Coin Date: 1831-1836
      Denomination (Short): 1/2c
      Denomination (Long): Half Cent
      Variety: Classic Head
      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: In 1809 the obverse was completely changed to a more mature depiction of liberty with the reverse just changed to a slightly improved wreath. John Reich created the new design. The long awaited presentation of more exact minting machinery in the 1830's, made it possible for the Mint to deliver top notch coins in moderately high numbers. It was in this decade that the Mint initiated the creation of proof coinage. Restrikes were created around 1858 to 1861, when collecting was getting more well known in the United States.
      PCGS #: 1175
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