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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:
74205
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 #:
1246
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Coin Value History
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RB [Type]
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Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RB [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
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 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
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$390
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$390
Fr. 1279. 25 Cents. First Issue. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58 EPQ.
$195
Fr. 1267. 15 Cents. Fourth Issue. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
$366
Fr. 1303. 25 Cents. Fourth Issue. PMG About Uncirculated 55.
$171
1841 1/2 C Original, B-1, R.5, PR62 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC....
$7,800
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$9,694
1840 1/2 C Original PR61 Red and Brown PCGS. B-1, R.5. ...
$4,080
1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. Manley Die State 2.0. Fine-15 BN (NGC).
$48
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$54
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$29
$16,100
$6,210
Fr. 1285. 25 Cents. Second Issue. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
$171
Fr. 1312. 50 Cents. First Issue. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
$268
Fr. 1267. 15 Cents. Fourth Issue. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58.
$149
1847 Braided Hair Half Cent. Second Restrike. B-3. Rarity-5. Small Berries. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). CAC.
$14,400
Fr. 1333. 50 Cents. Third Issue. PMG About Uncirculated 55.
$168
1848 1/2 C Original, B-1, Low R.6, PR62 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$6,462
1842 1/2 C Second Restrike PR66★ Red and Brown NGC. B-3, R.7. ...
$10,500
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