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Catalog Information
GSID:
294
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Lettered
Variety:
Washington LIBERTY AND SECURITY
Variety 2:
BIRMINGHAM Edge
Coin Date:
1795
Denomination:
1/2 P
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Washington Coppers & Coinage
Coinage Years:
1783-1795
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
758
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Coin Value History
1795 1/2 P Washington LIBERTY AND SECURITY, BIRMINGHAM Edge MS BN
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1795 1/2 P Washington LIBERTY AND SECURITY, BIRMINGHAM Edge MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS63 | $2,750 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | $2,000 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1783 Copper Washington, Triumpho MS BN
Worth: $75 – $10,000
1783 Copper Washington, Military, Large Bust MS BN
Worth: $60 – $2,000
1783 Copper Washington, Military, Small Bust, Plain Edge MS BN
Worth: $75 – $1,600
1783 Copper Washington, Military, Small Bust, Engrailed Edge MS BN
Worth: $60 – $4,000
1783 Copper Washington, Draped Bust, No Buttons MS BN
Worth: $95 – $4,000
1783 Copper Washington, Draped Bust, with Buttons MS BN
Worth: $85 – $2,500
1783 Copper Washington Draped Bust, Restrike, Plain Edge PR BN
Worth: $400 – $3,000
1783 Copper Washington Draped Bust, Restrike, Engrailed Edge PR BN
Worth: $425 – $3,000
1783 Silver Washington Draped Bust, Restrike, Engrailed Edge PR
Worth: $1,100 – $12,000
1783 Copper Washington, UNITY STATES MS BN
Worth: $60 – $4,200
Doubled Head Cent Washington MS BN
Worth: $50 – $2,300
1784 Medal Washington, Ugly Head, Pewter MS
Worth: $40,000 – $41,000
1784 Copper Washington, Ugly Head MS BN
Worth: $5,000 – $33,000
1791 1c Washington, Small Eagle MS BN
Worth: $200 – $7,500
1791 1c Washington, Small Eagle, Brass MS
1795 1/2 P Washington Liberty & Security Halfpenny, BIRMINGHAM Edge, AU55 Brown NGC. Baker-31B, W-11010, GW-48, R.5. NGC Ce...
$885
1795 Washington Liberty and Security Halfpenny. Musante GW-48, Baker-31B, W-11010. Copper. BIRMINGHAM Edge. AU-53 (PCGS).
$671
1795 1/2 P Washington Liberty & Security Halfpenny, BIRMINGHAM Edge AU58 PCGS. CAC. Baker-31B, W-11010, GW-48, R.5. CAC Pop...
$810
1795 Washington Liberty and Security Halfpenny. Musante GW-48, Baker-31B, W-11010. Copper. BIRMINGHAM Edge. AU-55 (PCGS).
$360
1795 1/2 P Washington Liberty & Security Halfpenny, BIRMINGHAM Edge MS63 Brown NGC. Baker-31B, W-11010, Musante GW-48, R.5...
$2,280
1795 Washington Liberty and Security Halfpenny. Musante GW-48, Baker-31B, W-11010. BIRMINGHAM Edge. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$192
1795 Washington Liberty and Security Halfpenny. Musante GW-48, Baker-31B, W-11010. BIRMINGHAM Edge. VF-35 (PCGS).
$336
1795 Washington LIBERTY AND SECURITY 1/2 P PCGS XF45 (BIRMINGHAM Edge)
$640
1795 Liberty and Security Halfpenny. Musante GW-48, Baker-31B, W-11010. BIRMINGHAM Edge. AU-50 (PCGS).
$660
1795 1/2 P Washington Liberty & Security Halfpenny, BIRMINGHAM Edge VF25 NGC. Ex: Eric P. Newman Collection. NGC Census: (1...
$408
1795 1/2 P Washington Liberty & Security Halfpenny, BIRMINGHAM Edge VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/45). NGC Census: (2/17)....
$288
1795 1/2 P Washington Liberty & Security Halfpenny, BIRMINGHAM Edge MS62 Brown NGC. Baker 31B, Musante GW-48, R.5. ...
$1,320
1795 1/2P Washington Liberty & Security Halfpenny, BIRMINGHAM Edge Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (1/15). PCGS Population (0/42). ...
$84
1795 1/2P Washington Liberty & Security Halfpenny, BIRMINGHAM Edge XF40 NGC. Baker-31B, W-11010, R.5. ...
$705
1795 1/2P Washington Liberty & Security Halfpenny, BIRMINGHAM Edge MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (2/1). PCGS Population (1/2)...
$2,200
1795 1/2P Washington Liberty & Security Halfpenny, BIRMINGHAM Edge VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/25). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$276
1795 1/2P Washington Liberty & Security Halfpenny, BIRMINGHAM Edge--Corroded--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Popu...
$150
1795 1/2P Washington Liberty & Security Halfpenny, BIRMINGHAM Edge--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc Details. NGC Census: (0/0)...
$748
1795 Washington Liberty and Security Halfpenny. Musante GW-48, Baker-31B, W-11010. BIRMINGHAM Edge. Struck Through Obverse. AU-55 (PCGS).
$720
1795 1/2 P Washington Liberty & Security Halfpenny, BIRMINGHAM Edge AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/19). NGC Census: (2/6)....
$840
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