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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:
552
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1832
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 Edge
Coin Date:
1832
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
51,000
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1809-1836
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1159
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Coin Value History
1832 1/2c MS BN
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1832 1/2c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $9,500 | $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 |
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
1832 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.2, VF30 PCGS. CDN: $104 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 154,000. ...
$124
1832 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.2, AU58 PCGS. CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 154,000. ...
$488
1832 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.1, AU55 PCGS. CDN: $168 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 154,000. ...
$214
1832 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.1, XF40 ANACS. Mintage 154,000. ...
$119
1832 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-2. MS-63 BN (PCGS).
$915
1832 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.1, MS60 Brown ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 154,000....
$342
1832 Classic Head Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-2. MS-64 BN (PCGS). CAC.
$2,160
1832 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-2. MS-62 BN (PCGS).
$720
1832 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.2, AU53 PCGS. Mintage 154,000....
$240
1832 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-2. EF-45 (PCGS).
$168
1832 Classic Head Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-1. AU-50 (ANACS). OH.
$192
1832 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.2, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$3,600
1832 Classic Head Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-1. MS-61 BN (NGC).
$288
1832 Classic Head Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-1. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$216
1832 1/2 C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (18/450). PCGS Population: (47/707). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 154,00...
$91
1832 1/2 C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (10/505). PCGS Population: (16/791). CDN: $74 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 154,00...
$115
1832 B-1, C-1, R.1, MS66 Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS62. ...
$12,600
1832 1/2c PCGS VG Details (Damage)
$52
1832 1/2 C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. C-1. NGC Census: (1/363). PCGS Population (4/567). Mintage: 154,000. Numis...
$50
$95
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