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1856 C-1 Half Cent MS RB
Title:
1856 1/2c PCGS MS63 RB
Realized:
02/04/2019
Image source:
David Lawrence Rare Coins
Title:
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 32 in 64, 0 finer. CAC: 12 in 64, 1 finer (9/25)....
Realized:
$22.00 on 12/08/2025
Image source:
HA
Title:
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 32 in 64, 0 finer. CAC: 12 in 64, 1 finer (9/25)....
Realized:
$22.00 on 12/08/2025
Image source:
HA
Title:
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS63 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Housed in a Generation 6 fatty holder. NGC Census: (19/26). CAC Pop...
Realized:
$1.00 on 10/06/2025
Image source:
HA
Title:
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS63 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Housed in a Generation 6 fatty holder. NGC Census: (19/26). CAC Pop...
Realized:
$1.00 on 10/06/2025
Image source:
HA
Title:
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/1). Mintage 40,430....
Realized:
$10.00 on 10/06/2025
Image source:
HA
Title:
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/1). Mintage 40,430....
Realized:
$10.00 on 10/06/2025
Image source:
HA
Title:
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS60 Red and Brown PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (0/6). ...
Realized:
$1.00 on 10/06/2025
Image source:
HA
Title:
1856 1/2 C C-1, B-2a, R.1, MS60 Red and Brown PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (0/6). ...
Realized:
$1.00 on 10/06/2025
Image source:
HA
Basic Information
GSID:
373921
Coin Date:
1856
Denomination:
1/2c / Half Cent
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
40,430
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1849-1857
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
C-1
Rarity:
R-1
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
5.44 gr
Weight:
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
