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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
571
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1835
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT
Weight (gr):
5.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1835
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
398,000
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1809-1836
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1169
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Coin Value History
1835 1/2c MS RB
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1835 1/2c MS RB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $7,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS BN [Type]
![Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_lxfom-0.20200711000030563.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $60 – $7,800
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS RB [Type]
![Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/legendauctions_hibid_com_lot_44978968-0.20200720034906182.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $420 – $10,000
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS RD [Type]
![Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/164xxx/e963dc04-617e-46ab-b458-df22c3312f00.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $700 – $12,000
1809 1/2c Normal Date MS BN
Worth: $60 – $19,200
1809 1/2c Normal Date MS RB
Worth: $2,400 – $60,000
1809 1/2c Normal Date, C-2 MS RD
1809 1/2c Large O over Small o MS BN
Worth: $80 – $72,000
1809 1/2c 9 Over Inverted 9 MS BN
Worth: $64 – $18,000
1809 1/2c 9 Over Inverted 9 MS RB
Worth: $5,000 – $28,000
1810 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $72 – $13,000
1810 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $4,000 – $12,000
1811 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $180 – $240,000
1811 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $120,000 – $336,000
1811 1/2c Mickley Restrike, Reverse of 1802 MS BN
Worth: $3,500 – $27,000
1811 1/2c Mickley Restrike, Reverse of 1802 MS RB
Worth: $11,000 – $18,000
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 398,000. ...
$1,891
1835 Classic Head Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-1. MS-63 RB (PCGS).
$976
1835 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-66 RB (NGC).
$4,560
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS....
$5,280
(1837-1857) Type Two Half Cent Planchet, Mint Error NGC. Ex: Charles Litman. 5.7 grams. An ungraded medium-brown example of ...
$1,620
1835 1/2 C MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (14/192). NGC Census: (1/116). Mintage: 398,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price ...
$423
1835 1/2 C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/190). NGC Census: (1/119). Mintage: 398,000. (#1169)...
$253
(1837-1857) Type Two Half Cent Planchet, Mint Error NGC. Ex: Charles Litman. 5.7 grams. An ungraded medium-brown example of ...
$1,840
1835 VF30 Red and Brown--Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS. ...
$56
1835 XF45 Red and Brown ANACS. ...
$78
1835 1/2 C AU53 Red and Brown ANACS. ...
$121
1835 1/2 C MS60 Red and Brown ANACS. Well defined for the ...
$155
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC: 24 in 64, 23 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$2,684
1835 Classic Head Half Cent. MS-63 RB (ANACS). OH.
$480
1835 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-66 RB (PCGS). CAC. Gold Shield Holder.
$6,600
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65+ Red and Brown PCGS. CAC....
$4,080
$1,208
1835 1/2 C, RB
$96
1835 1/2 C, RB
$288
1835 Classic Head Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-1. MS-64 RB (PCGS).
$1,680
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