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The Braided Hair design for the Half Cent denomination will be the last as 1857 would be it for Half Cents as a whole. Christian Gobrecht created this design. The proof examples are actually more vital to collecting than business strike coins in which they were struck each and every year from 1840 through 1857 except for 1853. These proof coins are known as originals and restrikes with the need of a loupe to tell the difference. Restrikes were set to be created around 1858 to 1861 by Mint Director Snowden, when collecting was getting more well known in the United States.
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:
74204
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
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:
1840-1857
Coin Date:
Braided Hair Half Cent
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1840-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1245
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Coin Value History
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR BN [Type]
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Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR BN [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$20,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $17,000 | $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 |
| 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 |
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 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
1841 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1840 PR BN
Worth: $4,200 – $11,400
1857 Braided Hair Half Cent. B-2. Rarity-4. Proof-64 BN (PCGS).
$7,930
Fr. 1299. 25 Cents. Third Issue. PMG About Uncirculated 55.
$512
1846 Braided Hair Half Cent. Original. B-1. Rarity-6. Large Berries. Proof-15 BN (NGC).
$3,360
Fr. 1329. 50 Cents. Third Issue. PMG About Uncirculated 50.
$240
1847 1/2 C Reverse of 1840, Second Restrike, B-3, High R.5, PR66 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$11,590
1855 Braided Hair Half Cent. B-1, C-1. Rarity-5 as a Proof. Proof-65 BN (PCGS).
$8,400
1849 1/2 C Small Date, Original, B-1, R.6, PR62 Brown PCGS....
$8,400
1845 Braided Hair Half Cent. Second Restrike. B-3. Rarity-6-. Small Berries, Reverse of 1840. Proof-67 BN (NGC).
$18,000
1840 1/2 C Original, B-1, R.5, PR63 Brown PCGS....
$9,900
1841 1/2 C Original, B-1, R.5, -- Damaged -- ANACS Details. PR40. 5.34 grams....
$1,680
1846 1/2 C Original, B-1, Low R.6, PR58 PCGS....
$4,800
1846 1/2 C Original PR25 NGC. B-1, Low R.6. NGC Census: (1/7). PCGS Population: (0/8). Mintage 18. From The Long Isla...
$4,080
1840 Braided Hair Half Cent. Original. B-1a. Rarity-6. Large Berries. Proof. Unc Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS).
$4,080
1844 Braided Hair Half Cent. Original. B-1. Rarity-6. Large Berries. Proof-61 BN (NGC).
$3,720
1841 1/2c PCGS Proof UNC Details (Original Devices Outlined)
$2,900
1849 1/2 C Small Date, Original PR45 NGC. B-1, R.6. ...
$3,840
$2,820
$2,415
1841 Braided Hair Half Cent. B-1. Rarity-6. Original. Proof-53 (PCGS).
$4,001
Fractional Currency: Fr.1308 25-Cent Bust of Robert Walker. PCGS VF30 PPQ [80137618]
$52
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