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1797 1/2c Gripped Edge C-3c BN

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AG3 $78,000.00
G4 $108,000.00
G6 $132,000.00
VG8 $156,000.00
AG3 CAC $93,600.00
G4 CAC $129,600.00
G6 CAC $158,400.00
VG8 CAC $187,200.00

Apr Data

4 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1797 Low Head, Gripped Edge, C-3c, B-3b, Low R.7, VG8 NGC. Our EAC grade Good 4. 8 HA 102,000 04/23/2021
    1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-3c. Rarity-6+. Low Head, Gripped Edge. Good-6 (PCGS). 6 Stacks Bowers 90,000 03/19/2020
    1797 Low Head, Gripped Edge, B-3b, C-3c, High R.6, AG3 PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade Fair 2. 3 HA 84,000 08/22/2022
    1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-3c. Rarity-7-. Low Head, Gripped Edge . AG-3 (PCGS). 3 Stacks Bowers 40,800 02/28/2019
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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: 35116
      Coin Date: 1797
      Denomination (Short): 1/2c
      Denomination (Long): Half Cent
      Variety: Gripped Edge
      Variety 2: C-3c
      Desg: MS
      Composition: Copper
      Mintage: 127,840
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Liberty Cap, Head Facing Right
      Coinage Years: 1794-1797
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 23.5
      Weight (Grams): 5.44
      Designer: Gilbert Stuart
      Edge: Gripped
      Obverse Description: Lady Liberty portrayed, facing right, with a pole and cap (on the pole). The word LIBERTY appears across the top periphery and 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 and the denomination of 1/200 at the bottom center.
      General Notes: Approximately 15 examples are known with the Gripped edge. Just 2 or 3 are gradable in PCGS holders at this time (1/20).
      PCGS #: 35116
      NGC ID: 2U6J
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