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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is portrayed, facing right, with a bust draped by the top portion of her blouse. 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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
465
Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1800
Reverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT, 1, 200
Weight (gr):
5.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1800
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
202,908
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1800-1808
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1051
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Coin Value History
1800 1/2c MS BN
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1800 1/2c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $22,000 | $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 |
1800 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF30 Details. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 202,908....
$366
1800 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF20 PCGS. CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 202,908. ...
$390
1800 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF25 PCGS. CDN: $290 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 202,908. ...
$439
1800 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 202,908....
$525
1800 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, XF40 PCGS. CDN: $680 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 202,908....
$976
1800 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. VG-8 (PCGS).
$195
1800 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, Fine 12 PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 202,908. ...
$244
1800 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 202,908....
$1,281
1800 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. AU-53 (PCGS).
$1,440
1800 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-63 BN (PCGS).
$5,040
1800 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. AU-55 (PCGS).
$1,680
1800 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$660
1800 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1 -- On a Cut Down 1798 Cent -- Good 4 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 202,908....
$1,320
1800 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/24). Mintage 202,908....
$204
1800 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, Good 6 PCGS. Mintage 202,908....
$119
1800 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC....
$5,040
1800 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1 -- Scratched -- ANACS Details. XF45. Mintage 202,908....
$408
1800 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS62 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$3,840
1800 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. AU-58 (PCGS).
$2,520
1800 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. ...
$18,000
Draped Bust Half Cent 1/2c 1800-1808 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $48 – $42,000
Draped Bust Half Cent 1/2c 1800-1808 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $2,000 – $60,000
Draped Bust Half Cent 1/2c 1800-1808 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $4,500 – $36,000
1800 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $3,600 – $21,600
1800 1/2c MS RD
Worth: $10,000 – $15,600
1802/0 1/2c Reverse of 1800 MS BN
Worth: $6,000 – $144,000
1802/0 1/2c Reverse of 1802 MS BN
Worth: $500 – $34,800
1803 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $64 – $15,600
1803 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $9,000 – $108,000
1804 1/2c Plain 4, Stems MS BN
Worth: $90 – $13,200
1804 1/2c Plain 4, Stems MS RB
Worth: $10,800 – $15,840
1804 1/2c Plain 4, No Stems MS BN
Worth: $48 – $18,800
1804 1/2c Plain 4, No Stems MS RB
Worth: $2,300 – $25,000
1804 1/2c Plain 4, No Stems MS RD
Worth: $25,000 – $30,000
1804 1/2c Crosslet 4, Stems MS BN
Worth: $48 – $28,800
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