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This is the famous silver half disme of 1792. The quantity struck is not known, and a popular estimate seems to be about 1,500 to 2,000. These pieces circulated widely as regular issues and today most exhibit wear, often extensive, with more than just a few in such grades as AG-3, G-4, to VG-8, often with a few marks or dents. Higher-grade pieces are seen on occasion, in EF, AU, and, rarely, Mint State.
Obverse Description
Female head facing left, in the general style of the Birch cents and probably by the same engraver. Inscription LIB. PAR. OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY around, 1792 below portrait.
Reverse Description
Eagle in flight with outstretched wings head toward top of coin, tail below. UNI. STATES OF AMERICA around, HALF DISME below.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11891
Designer:
Henry Voigt
Obverse Designer:
Henry Voigt
Obverse Lettering:
LIB. PAR. OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY, 1792
Reverse Designer:
Henry Voigt
Reverse Lettering:
UNI. STATES OF AMERICA, HALF DISME
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Copper
Variety 2:
J-8
Coin Date:
1792
Denomination:
P H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
Unique
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1792
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
unique
PCGS #:
11021
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Coin Value History
1792 P H10c Copper, J-8 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU55 |
|
$1,080,000 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $900,000 | $1,234 |
1792 P1c Copper, with Silver Plug, J-1 MS BN
Worth: $300,000 – $3,240,000
1792 P1c Copper, with Silver Plug, J-1a SP RB
1792 P1c Copper, without Silver Center, J-2 MS BN
Worth: $125,000 – $630,000
1792 P1c Birch Cent, Plain Edge, J-3 MS BN
1792 P1c Birch Cent, LE, TO BE ESTEEMED * BE USEFUL, J-4 MS BN
Worth: $300,000 – $1,380,000
1792 P1c Birch Cent, LE, TO BE ESTEEMED BE USEFUL, J-5 MS BN
Worth: $1,250,000 – $1,250,000
1792 P1c Birch Cent, White Metal, J-6 MS
1792 P H10c Silver, J-7 MS
Worth: $38,000 – $1,850,000
1792 P10c Silver, J-9 MS
Worth: $350,000 – $1,100,000
1792 P10c Copper, J-10 SP BN
Worth: $63,000 – $1,320,000
1792 P10c Copper, J-11 MS BN
Worth: $150,000 – $1,080,000
1792 P25c Copper, J-12 MS BN
Worth: $2,000,000 – $2,400,000
1792 P25c White Metal, J-13 MS
Worth: $425,000 – $1,500,000
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