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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty portrayed, facing right, with a pole and cap (on the pole). The word LIBERTY appears across the top periphery and 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 and the denomination of 1/200 at the bottom center.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72297
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT, 1, 200
Weight (gr):
6.74 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2167 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Lettered
Variety:
1794-1797
Variety 2:
Head Facing Right
Coin Date:
Liberty Cap Half Cent
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1794-1797
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1006
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Coin Value History
Liberty Cap Half Cent 1/2c 1794-1797, Head Facing Right MS BN [Type]
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Liberty Cap Half Cent 1/2c 1794-1797, Head Facing Right MS BN [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$216,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $180,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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$7,625
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$415
1794 1/2 C Normal Head, Small Edge Letters, C-2a, B-2b, High R.2, Fine 15 PCGS. CDN: $1,675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15...
$2,684
1794 1/2 C Normal Head, Small Edge Letters, C-2a, B-2b, High R.2, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $3,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. ...
$3,904
1795 1/2 C Plain Edge, No Pole, Thin Planchet, C-5a, B-5a, R.3, XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 4 in 40, 6 finer. CAC: 1 i...
$5,856
1797 1/2 C Plain Edge, 1 Above 1, C-1, B-1, R.2, Good 4 PCGS. CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . ...
$537
1797 1/2 C Plain Edge, 1 Above 1, C-1, B-1, R.2, Good 6 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $520 Whsl...
$793
1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-5b. Rarity-3. Plain Edge, No Pole. Thick Planchet. VF-20 (PCGS).
$2,196
1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-5a. Rarity-3. Plain Edge, No Pole. Thin Planchet. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$1,830
1797 1/2 C Plain Edge, 1 Above 1, C-1, B-1, R.2 -- Scratched -- ANACS Details. AG3 Details. Mintage 127,840. ...
$183
Fr. 1033. 1914 $50 Federal Reserve Note. Philadelphia. PMG Very Fine 25.
$732
1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-2. 1 Above 1, Plain Edge. AG Details--Damage (PCGS).
$268
1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-2. 1 Above 1, Plain Edge. Fair-2 (PCGS).
$464
1794 1/2 C High Relief Head, C-9, B-9, R.2, VG10 PCGS. CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 81,600....
$1,586
1794 1/2 C Normal Head, C-1a, B-1a, R.3, AU58 NGC. ...
$11,285
1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-9. Rarity-2. High-Relief Head. Thick Planchet, Lettered Edge. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$16,800
1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-6a. Rarity-1. Plain Edge, No Pole. Thin Planchet. AU-53 (PCGS).
$7,800
1796 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-4+. With Pole. VF-30 (PCGS).
$40,800
1797 1/2 C Plain Edge, 1 Above 1, C-1, B-1, R.2, Poor 1 ANACS....
$149
1795 1/2 C Plain Edge, No Pole, Thin Planchet, C-6a, B-6a, R.2, AU50 PCGS. CAC....
$13,800
Liberty Cap Half Cent 1/2c 1793, Head Facing Left MS BN [Type]
Worth: $1,800 – $1,000,000
1793 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $1,800 – $1,000,000
1793 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $110,000 – $130,000
1794 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $220 – $380,000
1794 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $160,000 – $720,000
1794 1/2c Low Relief Head MS BN
Worth: $220 – $380,000
1794 1/2c High Relief Head MS BN
Worth: $340 – $390,000
1794 1/2c High Relief Head MS RB
Worth: $160,000 – $720,000
1795 1/2c Pole, Lettered Edge MS BN
Worth: $215 – $384,000
1795 1/2c Pole, Lettered Edge, Punctuated Date MS BN
Worth: $225 – $175,000
1795 1/2c Pole, Lettered Edge, Punctuated Date MS RB
1795 1/2c Pole, Lettered Edge, Punctuated Date MS RD
1795 1/2c Pole, Plain Edge, Punctuated Date MS BN
Worth: $215 – $100,000
1795 1/2c No Pole, Plain Edge MS BN
Worth: $200 – $102,000
1795 1/2c No Pole, Plain Edge MS RB
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