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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:
72297
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
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:
1794-1797
Variety 2:
Head Facing Right
Coin Date:
Liberty Cap Half Cent
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1794-1797
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1006
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Coin Value History
Liberty Cap Half Cent 1/2c 1794-1797, Head Facing Right MS BN [Type]
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Liberty Cap Half Cent 1/2c 1794-1797, Head Facing Right MS BN [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$216,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $180,000 | $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 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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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
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1795 1/2c Pole, Plain Edge, Punctuated Date MS BN
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$8,845
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$378
1794 1/2 C Normal Head, Small Edge Letters, C-2a, B-2b, High R.2, Fine 15 PCGS. CDN: $1,675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15...
$2,684
1794 1/2 C Normal Head, Small Edge Letters, C-2a, B-2b, High R.2, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $3,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. ...
$3,904
1795 1/2 C Lettered Edge, C-1, B-1, R.2 -- Corroded -- NCS. VG Details. Mintage 139,690. ...
$415
1797 1/2 C Plain Edge, 1 Above 1, C-1, B-1, R.2, Good 4 PCGS. CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . ...
$537
1797 1/2 C Plain Edge, 1 Above 1, C-1, B-1, R.2, Good 6 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $520 Whsl...
$793
1795 1/2 C Plain Edge, No Pole, Thin Planchet, C-5a, B-5a, R.3, XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 4 in 40, 6 finer. CAC: 1 i...
$5,856
1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-5a. Rarity-3. Plain Edge, No Pole. Thin Planchet. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$1,830
1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-5b. Rarity-3. Plain Edge, No Pole. Thick Planchet. VF-20 (PCGS).
$2,196
1797 1/2 C Plain Edge, 1 Above 1, C-1, B-1, R.2 -- Scratched -- ANACS Details. AG3 Details. Mintage 127,840. ...
$183
Fr. 1033. 1914 $50 Federal Reserve Note. Philadelphia. PMG Very Fine 25.
$732
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$464
1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, VG10 PCGS. CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 81,600....
$1,586
1794 1/2 C Normal Head, C-1a, B-1a, R.3, AU58 NGC. ...
$11,285
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$16,800
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$7,800
1796 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-4+. With Pole. VF-30 (PCGS).
$40,800
1795 1/2 C Lettered Edge, C-1, B-1, R.2, AU50 PCGS....
$12,600
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