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The restrike version variety of the 1847 Proof Half Cent is of the Braided Hair design on the obverse and tiny berries on the reverse. The mintage was composed of 27 coins which is actually on the higher end for the series. This issue is popularly collected as one of the ultimate low mintage type coins for the entire design type. Worth up to a maximum of about forty thousand dollars in ultra-gem condition making it one of the better issues for finest registry sets compared to the rest of the early restrikes of this design.
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:
628
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1847
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
Coin Date:
1847
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
27
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1840-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1294
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Coin Value History
1847 1/2c Restrike PR RB
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1847 1/2c Restrike PR RB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$66,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $55,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR BN [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1845.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $2,000 – $16,800
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RB [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200726/ha_com_1278_5039-0.20200726023905628.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3,000 – $24,000
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RD [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1843-pr-half-cent-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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 BN
Worth: $3,200 – $15,000
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
Fr. 1294. 25 Cents. Third Issue. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
$195
1847 Braided Hair Half Cent. Second Restrike. B-3. Rarity-5. Small Berries. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). CAC.
$14,400
1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. Manley Die State 2.0. Fine-15 BN (NGC).
$48
$57,500
$8,625
1847 1/2 C Restrike PR61 Red and Brown PCGS. B-3, Low R.6....
$2,760
$4,888
$80,500
1847 1/2 C Reverse of 1840, Second Restrike, B-3, High R.5, PR65 Red and Brown NGC....
$9,300
$6,325
1847 1/2 C RESTRIKE, RB
$2,472
1847 1/2 C First Restrike PR63 Red and Brown NGC. B-2, R.8. MRB PR63. ...
$86,250
1/2C 1847 RESTRIKE NGC PR65 RB
$7,344
1847 Second Restrike (Reverse of 1840), B-3, C-SR24, Low R.6, PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Our EAC Grade PR64. CAC. ...
$13,200
1847 1/2 C Second Restrike, B-3, Low R.6, PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$11,400
1847 Second Restrike, B-3, Low R.6, PR65+ Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade PR64. ...
$16,800
1847 Braided Hair Half Cent. Second Restrike. B-3. Rarity-5. Small Berries. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). CAC.
$12,000
1847 1/2 C Second Restrike PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. B-3, High R.5. Our EAC Grade PR63. ...
$12,925
1847 Braided Hair Half Cent. B-3. Rarity-6-. Second Restrike. Small Berries. Proof-65 RB (PCGS).
$14,548
1847 1/2 C RESTRIKE, RB
$6,600
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