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In 1809 the obverse was completely changed to a more mature depiction of liberty with the reverse just changed to a slightly improved wreath. John Reich created the new design. The long awaited presentation of more exact minting machinery in the 1830's, made it possible for the Mint to deliver top notch coins in moderately high numbers. It was in this decade that the Mint initiated the creation of proof coinage. Restrikes were created around 1858 to 1861, when collecting was getting more well known in the United States.
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:
74203
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [DATE]
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
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:
1831-1836
Coin Date:
Classic Head Half Cent
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1809-1836
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1176
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Coin Value History
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 PR RD [Type]
Value By Grade
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 PR RD [Type]
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Fr. 1200. 1922 $50 Gold Certificate. PMG Very Fine 20.
$1,098
Fr. 1200. 1922 $50 Gold Certificate. PMG Very Fine 25.
$1,464
1833 B-1, C-EO8 (C-1), R.5, PR65 Red PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade PR65. ...
$87,000
1831 1/2 C Reverse of 1836 PR66 Red NGC. Breen-2, High R.5. ...
$45,531
$18,400
Fr. 1200. 1922 $50 Gold Certificate. PMG Very Fine 25.
$1,140
1834 B-1, C-EO9 (C-1), R.6, PR65 Red PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade PR65.CAC. ...
$96,000
1831 1/2 C First Restrike, Reverse of 1836 PR66 Red NGC. B-2, High R.5. Our EAC Grade PR63. ...
$47,000
1836 Original, B-1, C-EO12, R.5, PR65+ Red PCGS. Our EAC Grade PR66. CAC. ...
$132,000
$7,475
1831 1/2 C Reverse of 1836 PR65 Red PCGS. First Restrike. ...
$20,700
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 PR BN [Type]
Worth: $1,900 – $38,400
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 PR RB [Type]
Worth: $5,250 – $28,800
1831 1/2c Original PR BN
Worth: $27,500 – $150,000
1831 1/2c Original PR RB
Worth: $33,600 – $96,000
1831 1/2c Restrike, Reverse 1836, Large Berries PR BN
Worth: $9,600 – $38,400
1831 1/2c Restrike, Reverse 1836, Large Berries PR RB
Worth: $22,500 – $49,920
1831 1/2c Restrike, Reverse 1836, Large Berries PR RD
Worth: $30,000 – $62,400
1831 1/2c Restrike, Reverse 1840, Small Berries PR BN
Worth: $7,500 – $40,320
1831 1/2c Restrike, Reverse 1840, Small Berries PR RB
Worth: $22,000 – $62,400
1831 1/2c Restrike, Reverse 1840, Small Berries PR RD
1832 1/2c PR BN
Worth: $12,000 – $43,200
1832 1/2c PR RB
Worth: $36,000 – $57,600
1832 1/2c PR RD
1833 1/2c PR BN
Worth: $1,900 – $24,000
1833 1/2c PR RB
Worth: $5,250 – $38,400
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