- U.S. Coins /
- Half Cents /
- Braided Hair Half Cents (Proof) /
- 1855 1/2c BN PR
1855 1/2c BN PR
1855 1/2c PCGS Proof 65 BN *Color*
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1855 1/2c PCGS Proof 65 BN *Color*
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1855 1/2c PCGS Proof 65 BN *Color*
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1855 1/2c PCGS Proof 65 BN *Color*
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1855 1/2 C PR65 Brown PCGS....
Source: Heritage Auctions
1855 1/2 C PR65 Brown PCGS....
Source: Heritage Auctions
1855 1/2 C PR65 Brown PCGS....
Source: Heritage Auctions
1855 1/2 C PR65 Brown PCGS....
Source: Heritage Auctions
1/2C 1855 PR65 BN CAC
Source: Legend Rare Coin Auctions
1/2C 1855 PR65 BN CAC
Source: Legend Rare Coin Auctions
1/2C 1855 PR65 BN CAC
Source: Legend Rare Coin Auctions
1/2C 1855 PR65 BN CAC
Source: Legend Rare Coin Auctions
1855 1/2 C PR64 Brown PCGS. C-1, B-1, R.5 as a Proof....
Source: Heritage Auctions
1855 1/2 C PR64 Brown PCGS. C-1, B-1, R.5 as a Proof....
Source: Heritage Auctions
1855 1/2 C PR64 Brown PCGS. C-1, B-1, R.5 as a Proof....
Source: Heritage Auctions
1855 1/2 C PR64 Brown PCGS. C-1, B-1, R.5 as a Proof....
Source: Heritage Auctions
1855 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-5 as a Proof. Proof-64 BN (PCGS).
Source: Stack's Bowers
1855 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-5 as a Proof. Proof-64 BN (PCGS).
Source: Stack's Bowers
1855 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-5 as a Proof. Proof-64 BN (PCGS).
Source: Stack's Bowers
1855 Braided Hair Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-5 as a Proof. Proof-64 BN (PCGS).
Source: Stack's Bowers
Greysheet Catalog Details
The 1855 Proof Half Cent is of the Braided Hair design. The original mintage in 1855 was just 40 coins in total of which it is estimated that all have survived from this relatively high mintage. Overall, this is just a very scarce type coin worth anywhere between four thousand to over twenty-five thousand in red gem condition.
Obverse: 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: 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.
Dealers OnlyCatalog Detail
| Coin Date: | 1855 |
| Denomination: | 1/2c / Half Cent |
| Designation: | PR |
| Mint Mark: | P |
| Mint Location: | Philadelphia |
| Mintage: | 40 |
| Coinage Type: | Braided Hair |
| Coinage Years: | 1840-1857 |
| Composition: | Copper |
| Strike Type: | Proof |
| Diameter: | 23.5 mm |
| Weight: | 5.44 gr |
| Designer: | Christian Gobrecht |
| Obverse Lettering: | LIBERTY, 1855 |
| Obverse Designer: | Christian Gobrecht |
| Reverse Lettering: | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT |
| Reverse Designer: | Christian Gobrecht |
| PCGS #: | 1326 |
| NGC ID: | 26ZW |
| Feedback: |
Visit these great CDN Sponsors
Greysheet & CPG® PRICE GUIDE
About CDN Prices
All CDN prices are based on proprietary market knowledge and technology developed by CDN Publishing, LLC.
CPG® prices represent retail levels. Collectors should refer to CPG values as a starting place for their negotiations, or auction bid reference.
Greysheet/Greensheet prices are wholesale market levels for collectible coins/paper money intended to indicate what a dealer, or wholesale, buyer would pay for the described item in the specified grade. Greysheet/Greensheet represent "sight-seen" values based on a buyer's in-hand review. The actual value can be more or less than this depending on factors including eye appeal and market timing.
Bluesheet (NGC & PCGS) prices represent the highest sight-unseen offers to buy on dealer networks like CDN Exchange. In many cases, there are no active sight-unseen buy offers, so CDN looks to the recent lowest market values for such an item. For this reason, Bluesheet values typically represent the floor of the market for the specified item. CDN only tracks Bluesheet on certain items.
CAC prices are for U.S. coins that meet the standards of the Certified Acceptance Corporation. You can learn more about CAC on their web site.
Price movement is indicated for price changes in the last 30 days.
The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.