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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Classic Head Half Cents (Proof) series of Half Cents in the U.S. Coins contains 46 distinct entries with CPG® values between $2,380.00 and $180,000.00.
Proof Half Cents were struck from 1831 through 1857, at which point the denomination came to an end. Minting of Half Cents began in 1793. Yet, proof production did not commence until 1831, reason being that the U.S. Mint did not have the capability of producing workable proof dies until after 1830. This applies to all American Numismatic series. All Proof Half Cents are considered extremely rare; although, they seem to grab the interest of just a very specific and arguably small sector of collectors. All issues, both originals and restrikes, come from miniscule mintages with many dates at barely thirty originally produced. Like many proof copper coins, these pieces come in many different surface qualities ranging from toned brown to bright red. Near-gem to lower gem grades seem to be the most popular grades and are found at auction with some rarities existing in 67 or finer holders and a few existing in the 60 to 63 range that are useful for type collectors. To no surprise, there are no cameo Proof Half Cents to be had. Overall, it is certainly an underrated and overlooked group of extremely scarce and attractive coinage that deserves more attention.

Catalog Detail

  Classic Head Half Cents (Proof) Value Range Favorite
Classic Head Half Cents (Proof) Value Range  
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 PR BN Type Coin
$2,380
-
$46,100
$2,380 - $46,100
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 PR RB Type Coin
$6,560
-
$34,600
$6,560 - $34,600
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 PR RD Type Coin
$10,600
-
$74,900
$10,600 - $74,900
1831 1/2c Original PR BN
$38,400
-
$180,000
$38,400 - $180,000
1831 1/2c Original PR RB
$40,300
-
$80,600
$40,300 - $80,600
1831 1/2c Restrike, Reverse 1836, Large Berries PR BN
$12,000
-
$46,100
$12,000 - $46,100
1831 1/2c Restrike, Reverse 1836, Large Berries PR RB
$27,000
-
$59,900
$27,000 - $59,900
1831 1/2c Restrike, Reverse 1836, Large Berries PR RD
$36,000
-
$74,900
$36,000 - $74,900

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1831 1/2c Restrike, Reverse 1840, Small Berries PR BN
$10,000
-
$48,400
$10,000 - $48,400
1831 1/2c Restrike, Reverse 1840, Small Berries PR RB
$26,400
-
$74,900
$26,400 - $74,900
1831 1/2c Restrike, Reverse 1840, Small Berries PR RD
-
 
1832 1/2c PR BN
$14,400
-
$51,800
$14,400 - $51,800
1832 1/2c C-1 PR BN
$14,400
-
$51,800
$14,400 - $51,800
1832 1/2c C-2 PR BN
$14,400
-
$51,800
$14,400 - $51,800
1832 1/2c PR RB
$43,200
-
$69,100
$43,200 - $69,100
1832 1/2c C-1 PR RB
$43,200
-
$69,100
$43,200 - $69,100
1832 1/2c C-2 PR RB
$43,200
-
$69,100
$43,200 - $69,100
1832 1/2c PR RD
-
 
1832 1/2c C-1 PR RD
-
 
1832 1/2c C-2 PR RD
-
 
1833 1/2c PR BN
$2,380
-
$28,800
$2,380 - $28,800
1833 1/2c C-1 PR BN
$2,380
-
$28,800
$2,380 - $28,800
1833 1/2c PR RB
$6,560
-
$46,100
$6,560 - $46,100
1833 1/2c C-1 PR RB
$6,560
-
$46,100
$6,560 - $46,100
1833 1/2c PR RD
$36,000
-
$93,600
$36,000 - $93,600
1833 1/2c C-1 PR RD
$36,000
-
$93,600
$36,000 - $93,600
1834 1/2c PR BN
$2,630
-
$28,800
$2,630 - $28,800
1834 1/2c C-1 PR BN
$2,630
-
$28,800
$2,630 - $28,800
1834 1/2c PR RB
$6,560
-
$46,100
$6,560 - $46,100
1834 1/2c C-1 PR RB
$6,560
-
$46,100
$6,560 - $46,100
1834 1/2c PR RD
$18,000
-
$96,000
$18,000 - $96,000
1834 1/2c C-1 PR RD
$18,000
-
$96,000
$18,000 - $96,000
1835 1/2c PR BN
$2,630
-
$13,800
$2,630 - $13,800
1835 1/2c C-2 PR BN
$2,630
-
$13,800
$2,630 - $13,800
1835 1/2c PR RB
$7,500
-
$31,700
$7,500 - $31,700
1835 1/2c C-2 PR RB
$7,500
-
$31,700
$7,500 - $31,700
1835 1/2c PR RD
$14,400
-
$37,400
$14,400 - $37,400
1835 1/2c C-2 PR RD
$14,400
-
$37,400
$14,400 - $37,400

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1836 1/2c Original PR BN
$4,000
-
$72,000
$4,000 - $72,000
1836 1/2c Original PR RB
$8,000
-
$86,400
$8,000 - $86,400
1836 1/2c Original PR RD
$52,800
-
$63,400
$52,800 - $63,400
1836 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1836 PR BN
-
 
1836 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1836 PR RB
-
 
1836 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1836 PR RD
-
 
1836 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1840 PR BN
$10,000
-
$28,800
$10,000 - $28,800
1836 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1840 PR RB
$14,400
-
$69,100
$14,400 - $69,100
       

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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Classic Head Half Cents (Proof) series of Half Cents in the U.S. Coins contains 46 distinct entries with CPG® values between $2,380.00 and $180,000.00.
Proof Half Cents were struck from 1831 through 1857, at which point the denomination came to an end. Minting of Half Cents began in 1793. Yet, proof production did not commence until 1831, reason being that the U.S. Mint did not have the capability of producing workable proof dies until after 1830. This applies to all American Numismatic series. All Proof Half Cents are considered extremely rare; although, they seem to grab the interest of just a very specific and arguably small sector of collectors. All issues, both originals and restrikes, come from miniscule mintages with many dates at barely thirty originally produced. Like many proof copper coins, these pieces come in many different surface qualities ranging from toned brown to bright red. Near-gem to lower gem grades seem to be the most popular grades and are found at auction with some rarities existing in 67 or finer holders and a few existing in the 60 to 63 range that are useful for type collectors. To no surprise, there are no cameo Proof Half Cents to be had. Overall, it is certainly an underrated and overlooked group of extremely scarce and attractive coinage that deserves more attention.

Catalog Detail