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This restrike issue is certainly few and far between but is not quite as scarce as its original issue counterpart. The restrike version variety of the 1840 Proof Half Cent is of the Braided Hair design on the obverse and far smaller berries on the reverse. There are also some other reverse diagnostics to tell it apart from the original. The mintage was composed of just 20 coins in total of which it is estimated that all have survived. Overall, this is just a very scarce type worth anywhere between four thousand to over twenty thousand dollars depending on the grade.
Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is portrayed with hair tied in a bun, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called braided hair style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear continuously around the periphery with 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:
585
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1840
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT
Weight (gr):
5.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
23.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain Edge
Variety:
Restrike
Variety 2:
Reverse of 1856
Coin Date:
1840
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
12–17 known
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1840-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1251
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Coin Value History
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1856 PR BN
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1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1856 PR BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$18,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $15,000 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1840 Second Restrike (Reverse of 1840), B-3, C-SR17, High R.6, PR65 Brown PCGS. Our EAC Grade PR60.
$12,600
1840 Second Restrike, B-3, High R.6, PR66 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade PR60. ...
$12,600
1840 Braided Hair Half Cent. Second Restrike. B-3. Rarity-6. Small Berries. Proof-62 BN (PCGS).
$9,400
1840 1/2 C Restrike PR63 Brown NGC. B-3, R.6. ...
$9,106
$6,038
$5,175
1840 1/2 C Restrike PR64 Brown PCGS. B-3, Low R.7. With ...
$3,910
1840 Braided Hair Half Cent. First Restrike. B-2. Rarity-7+. Small Berries (Reverse of 1856). Proof-65 BN (PCGS). CAC.
$11,400
$20,125
1840 1/2 C Second Restrike PR63 Brown NGC. ...
$6,325
$3,680
1840 First Restrike, B-2, High R.7, PR65 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade PR60. ...
$12,000
$26,450
$5,175
1840 First Restrike, B-2, High R.7, PR65 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade PR60. ...
$11,100
1840 1/2 C Restrike PR66 Brown NGC. CAC. Second Restrike, B-3, R.6. ...
$18,800
1/2C 1840 RESTRIKE. PCGS PR65 BN
$12,500
1840 1/2 C Restrike PR66 Brown NGC. B-3, Low R.7. Of the ...
$7,762
1840 1/2 C Restrike PR65 Brown PCGS. B-3, Low R.7. In 1840, the new Braided Hair design was introduced to the half cents, h...
$12,650
1840 1/2 C Restrike PR66 Brown NGC. B-3, Low R.7. Of the ...
$7,475
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR BN [Type]
Worth: $2,000 – $16,800
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RB [Type]
Worth: $3,000 – $24,000
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RD [Type]
Worth: $6,800 – $60,000
1840 1/2c Original PR BN
Worth: $2,000 – $19,800
1840 1/2c Original PR RB
Worth: $4,400 – $24,000
1840 1/2c Original PR RD
Worth: $7,600 – $43,200
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1840 PR BN
Worth: $2,800 – $14,400
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1840 PR RB
Worth: $10,000 – $24,000
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1840 PR RD
Worth: $21,000 – $36,000
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1856 PR RB
Worth: $8,400 – $13,440
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1856 PR RD
Worth: $14,000 – $26,400
1841 1/2c Original PR BN
Worth: $2,000 – $43,200
1841 1/2c Original PR RB
Worth: $6,400 – $54,000
1841 1/2c Original PR RD
Worth: $16,000 – $26,400
1841 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1840 PR BN
Worth: $4,200 – $11,400
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