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Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 RD

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
PR63 $10,600.00
PR64 $18,000.00
PR65 $31,200.00
PR66 $62,400.00
PR63 CAC $12,200.00
PR64 CAC $21,600.00
PR65 CAC $37,400.00
PR66 CAC $74,900.00

Apr Data

7 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1831 1/2 C Reverse of 1836 PR66 Red NGC. Breen-2, High R.5. 66 HA 45,531 12/07/2014
    1831 1/2 C First Restrike, Reverse of 1836 PR66 Red NGC. B-2, High R.5. Our EAC Grade PR63. 66 HA 47,000 06/23/2014
    1833 B-1, C-EO8 (C-1), R.5, PR65 Red PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade PR65. 65 HA 87,000 08/22/2022
    1834 B-1, C-EO9 (C-1), R.6, PR65 Red PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade PR65.CAC. 65 HA 96,000 08/22/2022
    1836 Original, B-1, C-EO12, R.5, PR65+ Red PCGS. Our EAC Grade PR66. CAC. 65 HA 132,000 08/22/2022
    1831 1/2 C Reverse of 1836 PR65 Red PCGS. First Restrike. 65 HA 20,700 04/27/2002
    Classic Head Half Cent 1831-1836 1/2c PR RD 64 Stacks Bowers 18,400 06/23/2004
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 1176
      Coin Date: Classic Head Half Cent
      Denomination (Short): 1/2c
      Denomination (Long): Half Cent
      Variety: 1831-1836
      Desg: PR
      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 #: 1176
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