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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
453
Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1797
Reverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT, 1, 200
Weight (gr):
6.74 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2167 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Lettered
Variety:
Lettered Edge, Low Head
Coin Date:
1797
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
127,840
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1794-1797
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1033
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Coin Value History
1797 1/2c Lettered Edge, Low Head MS BN
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1797 1/2c Lettered Edge, Low Head MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU50 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $60,000 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Fr. 1033. 1914 $50 Federal Reserve Note. Philadelphia. PMG Very Fine 25.
$732
1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-3b. Rarity-4. Low Head, Lettered Edge. Fine Details--Corrosion Removed (PCGS).
$2,220
1797 1/2 C Lettered Edge, Low Head, C-3b, B-3a, R.4, Good 6 NGC....
$2,520
1797 Low Head, Lettered Edge, B-3a, C-3b -- Struck over a 1797 Cent -- VG10 PCGS. Our EAC Grade VG10. ...
$10,800
1797 Low Head, Lettered Edge, B-3a, C-3b, High R.4, VF35 PCGS. Our EAC Grade VF30. ...
$15,600
1797 1/2 C Lettered Edge, Low Head, C-3b, B-3a, R.4, VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (1/2). PCGS Population: (0/2). CDN: $20,000 Whsl...
$7,800
1797 1/2 C Lettered Edge, Low Head, C-3b, B-3a, R.4, XF40 NGC. ...
$21,600
1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-3b. Lettered Edge. VF-30 (PCGS).
$14,400
1797 1/2 C Lettered Edge, Low Head, C-3b, B-3a, R.4 -- Tooled -- PCGS Genuine. VG Details. ...
$999
$14,100
$80,500
1797 1/2 C L.E. Low Head--Damaged--NCS. AG Details. C-3B. NGC Census: (0/3). PCGS Population (1/4). Mintage: 127,840. Numi...
$1,092
1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-3b. Rarity-4+. Low Head, Lettered Edge. VF-25 (PCGS).
$16,800
1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-3b. Rarity-4. Low Head, Lettered Edge. Fine Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$1,560
$1,755
1797 1/2 C Lettered Edge, Low Head, C-3b, B-3a, R.4, VG10 NGC. ...
$1,920
1797 1/2 C Lettered Edge. C-3b, B-3a, R.4. Die State 2. VF35 NGC. Fine 15 EAC. Crowded date, low head; Triplet below ME. 92...
$17,250
1797 1/2 C Lettered Edge, Low Head, C-3b, B-3a, R.4, VF20 NGC. ...
$7,500
1797 Low Head, Lettered Edge, C-3b, B-3a, R.4, XF40 NGC. Our EAC grade VF25. ...
$16,800
1797 1/2 C Lettered Edge--Corroded, Damaged--ANACS. Fine ...
$1,064
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Worth: $1,800 – $1,000,000
1793 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $1,800 – $1,000,000
1793 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $110,000 – $130,000
Liberty Cap Half Cent 1/2c 1794-1797, Head Facing Right MS BN [Type]
Worth: $200 – $180,000
1794 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $220 – $380,000
1794 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $160,000 – $720,000
1794 1/2c Low Relief Head MS BN
Worth: $220 – $380,000
1794 1/2c High Relief Head MS BN
Worth: $340 – $390,000
1794 1/2c High Relief Head MS RB
Worth: $160,000 – $720,000
1795 1/2c Pole, Lettered Edge MS BN
Worth: $215 – $384,000
1795 1/2c Pole, Lettered Edge, Punctuated Date MS BN
Worth: $225 – $175,000
1795 1/2c Pole, Lettered Edge, Punctuated Date MS RB
1795 1/2c Pole, Lettered Edge, Punctuated Date MS RD
1795 1/2c Pole, Plain Edge, Punctuated Date MS BN
Worth: $215 – $100,000
1795 1/2c No Pole, Plain Edge MS BN
Worth: $200 – $102,000
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