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This restrike issue is certainly few and far between but is not quite as scarce as its original issue counterpart. The restrike version variety of the 1842 Proof Half Cent is of the Braided Hair design on the obverse and far smaller berries on the reverse. There are also some other reverse diagnostics to tell it apart from the original. The mintage was composed of just 27 coins in total of which it is estimated that all have survived. Overall, this is just a very scarce type worth anywhere between four thousand to over thirty thousand dollars depending on the grade.
Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is portrayed with hair tied in a bun, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called braided hair style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear continuously around the periphery with 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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
597
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1842
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT
Weight (gr):
5.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
23.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain Edge
Variety:
Restrike
Coin Date:
1842
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
27
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1840-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1263
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Coin Value History
1842 1/2c Restrike PR BN
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1842 1/2c Restrike PR BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $10,000 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR BN [Type]
Worth: $2,000 – $16,800
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RB [Type]
Worth: $3,000 – $24,000
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RD [Type]
Worth: $6,800 – $60,000
1840 1/2c Original PR BN
Worth: $2,000 – $19,800
1840 1/2c Original PR RB
Worth: $4,400 – $24,000
1840 1/2c Original PR RD
Worth: $7,600 – $43,200
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1840 PR BN
Worth: $2,800 – $14,400
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1840 PR RB
Worth: $10,000 – $24,000
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1840 PR RD
Worth: $21,000 – $36,000
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1856 PR BN
Worth: $3,200 – $15,000
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1856 PR RB
Worth: $8,400 – $13,440
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1856 PR RD
Worth: $14,000 – $26,400
1841 1/2c Original PR BN
Worth: $2,000 – $43,200
1841 1/2c Original PR RB
Worth: $6,400 – $54,000
1841 1/2c Original PR RD
Worth: $16,000 – $26,400
1842 Braided Hair Half Cent. Second Restrike. B-3. Rarity-6+. Small Berries, Reverse of 1840. Proof-64 BN (PCGS).
$4,800
1842 1/2 C Second Restrike, B-3, High R.6, PR66+ Brown PCGS....
$14,400
1842 First Restrike (Reverse of 1856), B-2, C-SR4, High R.6, PR65 Brown PCGS. Our EAC Grade PR60. CAC. ...
$10,800
1842 Braided Hair Half Cent. Second Restrike. B-3. Rarity-6. Small Berries. Proof-62 BN (PCGS).
$4,935
1842 1/2 C B-3, High R.6, Second Restrike, PR63 Brown PCGS. Our EAC Grade PR60. ...
$7,050
$8,625
1/2C 1842 RESTRIKE. REVERSE OF 1840. PCGS PR64 BN
$7,344
1842 1/2 C Restrike PR66 Brown PCGS. CAC. B-2, R.6. ...
$15,275
1/2C 1842 RESTRIKE. PCGS PR65+ BN CAC
$10,869
$6,325
1842 1/2 C Second Restrike, B-3, High R.6, PR64 Brown NGC. ...
$4,320
1842 1/2 C First Restrike PR66 Brown PCGS. CAC. B-2, R.6. ...
$17,625
1842 1/2 C First Restrike, B-2, R.6, PR65 Brown PCGS. ...
$9,988
1842 1/2 C Restrike PR63 Brown PCGS. B-3, Low R.7. The ...
$4,600
1/2C 1842 RESTRIKE. REV. OF 1840. PCGS PR64 BN
$5,875
$20,700
1842 1/2 C First Restrike. SR-4, B-2, High R.6. PR65 Brown NGC. PR63 EAC. Small date; Small berries, doubled T in CENT. Pro...
$9,775
$4,370
1842 Second Restrike, B-3, High R.6, PR64 Brown NGC. Our EAC grade PR55. ...
$4,320
$25,300
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