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Historically called 1809/6, contemporary research has revealed this overdate to be that of 1809 over and inverted numeral 9. All examples of this over-date are listed as C-5 in the Cohen reference.
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:
80906
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1809
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT
Weight (gr):
5.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
9 Over Inverted 9
Variety 2:
C-5
Coin Date:
1809
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,154,572
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1809-1836
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
35233
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Coin Value History
1809 1/2c 9 Over Inverted 9, C-5 MS BN
Value By Grade
1809 1/2c 9 Over Inverted 9, C-5 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $12,000 | $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 |
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $60 – $7,800
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $420 – $10,000
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $700 – $12,000
1809 1/2c Normal Date MS BN
Worth: $60 – $19,200
1809 1/2c Normal Date MS RB
Worth: $2,400 – $60,000
1809 1/2c Normal Date, C-2 MS RD
1809 1/2c Large O over Small o MS BN
Worth: $80 – $72,000
1809 1/2c 9 Over Inverted 9 MS BN
Worth: $64 – $18,000
1809 1/2c 9 Over Inverted 9 MS RB
Worth: $5,000 – $28,000
1810 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $72 – $13,000
1810 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $4,000 – $12,000
1811 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $180 – $240,000
1811 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $120,000 – $336,000
1811 1/2c Mickley Restrike, Reverse of 1802 MS BN
Worth: $3,500 – $27,000
1811 1/2c Mickley Restrike, Reverse of 1802 MS RB
Worth: $11,000 – $18,000
1809/6 1/2 C 9 Over Inverted 9, C-5, B-5, R.1, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,154,572. ...
$366
1809/'6' Classic Head Half Cent. C-5. Rarity-1. 9/Inverted 9. MS-62 BN (NGC).
$1,464
1809/6 1/2 C 9 Over Inverted 9, C-5, B-5, R.1, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 6 in 30, 34 finer (2/26). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid f...
$232
1809/6 1/2 C 9 Over Inverted 9, C-5, B-5, R.1, AU53 PCGS. CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,154,572....
$854
1809/6 1/2 C 9 Over Inverted 9, C-5, B-5, R.1, AU50 PCGS. Struck approximately 3% off center toward 1 o'clock. CDN: $400 Wh...
$451
1809/6 1/2 C 9 Over Inverted 9, C-5, B-5, R.1, VF20 PCGS. CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 1,154,572....
$149
1809/6 1/2 C Over Inverted 9, C-5, B-5, R.1, Fine 15 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (17/439). Mintage 1,154,572....
$109
1809/6 1/2 C 9 Over Inverted 9, C-5, B-5, R.1, AU58 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (54/42). Mintage 1,154,572....
$630
1809/6 1/2 C 9 Over Inverted 9, C-5, B-5, R.1, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/12). NGC Census: (41/96). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bi...
$720
1809/6 1/2 C 9 Over Inverted 9, C-5, B-5, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/27). NGC Census: (24/218). CDN: $225 Whsle. B...
$288
1809/'6' Classic Head Half Cent. C-5. Rarity-1. 9/Inverted 9. VF-35+ (ANACS).
$240
1809 1/2 C Over Inverted 9, C-5, B-5, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$18,000
1809 Over Inverted 9, C-5, B-5, R.1, MS63 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade MS63. ...
$26,400
1809/6 1/2 C 9 Over Inverted 9, C-5, B-5, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC. ...
$2,340
1809/6 1/2 C 9 Over Inverted 9, C-5, B-5, R.1, VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (2/25). Mintage 1,154,572. ...
$79
1809/6 1/2 C 9 Over Inverted 9, C-5, B-5, R.1, MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/6). Mintage 1,154,57...
$840
1809/6 1/2 C 9 Over Inverted 9, C-5, B-5, R.1, XF45 PCGS. Ex: Indiana Collection. CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. M...
$390
1809/6 1/2 C 9 Over Inverted 9, C-5, B-5, R.1, MS62 Brown PCGS. ...
$1,080
1809/6 1/2 C 9 Over Inverted 9, C-5, B-5, R.1, VF30 PCGS. Mintage 1,154,572....
$360
1809/'6' Classic Head Half Cent. C-5. Rarity-1. 9/Inverted 9. AU-53 (PCGS).
$660
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