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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:
213368
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:
Plain
Variety:
Plain 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 #:
35107
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Coin Value History
1797 1/2c Plain Edge, Low Head MS BN
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1797 1/2c Plain Edge, Low Head MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU58 |
|
$79,000 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $66,000 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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$1,560
1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-3a. Rarity-3. Low Head, Plain Edge. Fine Details--Repaired (PCGS).
$1,140
1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-3a. Low Head, Plain Edge. Fair-2 (PCGS).
$336
1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-3a. Rarity-3. Low Head, Plain Edge. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$1,440
1797 1/2 C Plain Edge, Low Head, C-3a, B-3c, R.3, AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (2/6). PCGS Population: (0/14). AG3 . Mintage 127,84...
$660
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$63,000
1797 1/2 C Plain Edge, Low Head, C-3a, B-3c, R.3, XF40 NGC. ...
$6,600
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$9,000
1797 1/2 C Plain Edge, Low Head, C-3a, B-3c, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$4,800
1797 1/2 C Plain Edge, Low Head, C-3a, B-3c, R.3, Good 4 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (0/4). NGC Census: (0/5). Mintage: 127...
$482
1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-3a. Rarity-3. Plain Edge, Low Head. AG Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$480
1797 1/2 C Plain Edge, Low Head, C-3a, B-3c, R.3, Fine 12 PCGS. ...
$3,720
1797 1/2 C Plain Edge, Low Head, C-3a, B-3c, R.3, -- Obverse Damaged -- NCS. AG Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population...
$306
1797 Low Head, Plain Edge, C-3a, B-3c, High R.3, XF40 NGC. Our EAC grade VF30. ...
$6,000
1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-3a. Rarity-3. Low Head, Plain Edge. VF-30 (PCGS).
$3,120
1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-3a. Rarity-3. Low Head, Plain Edge. Good Details--Corroded (NCS).
$164
1797 1/2 C Plain Edge, Low Head, C-3a, B-3c, R.3, -- Corroded -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. NGC Census: (2/1). PCGS Popula...
$306
1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-3a. Rarity-3. Manley Die State 1.0. Plain Edge, Low Head. AG-3.
$249
1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-3a. Rarity-3. Plain Edge, Low Head. Good Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$470
1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-3a, B-3c. Rarity-3. Manley Die State 2.0. Low Head, Plain Edge. Genuine--Code 97, Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$529
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Worth: $1,800 – $1,000,000
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Worth: $1,800 – $1,000,000
1793 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $110,000 – $130,000
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Worth: $200 – $180,000
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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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