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Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RB [Type] PR61 RB
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Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RB [Type]

PR61 RB

Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RB [Type]

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1840 1/2 C Original PR61 Red and Brown PCGS. B-1, R.5. ...
PR61 PCGS
1840 1/2 C Original PR61 Red and Brown PCGS. B-1, R.5. ...
$4,080
Sold 11/11/2021
Heritage Auctions
1840 1/2 C Original PR61 Red and Brown PCGS. B-1, R.5. Large berries in the reverse wreath identify the Original die pair. ...
PR61 PCGS
1840 1/2 C Original PR61 Red and Brown PCGS. B-1, R.5. Large berries in the reverse wreath identify the Original die pair. ...
$6,000
Sold 8/17/2021
Heritage Auctions
1841 1/2 C Original, B-1, R.5, PR62 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC....
PR62 PCGS CAC
1841 1/2 C Original, B-1, R.5, PR62 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC.... CAC approved
$7,800
Sold 8/28/2025
Heritage Auctions
1848 1/2 C Original, B-1, Low R.6, PR62 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
PR62 PCGS
1848 1/2 C Original, B-1, Low R.6, PR62 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$6,462
Sold 1/9/2017
Heritage Auctions
PR60
$6,210
Sold 2/17/2001
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Fr. 1279. 25 Cents. First Issue. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
PR63 PMG
Fr. 1279. 25 Cents. First Issue. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
$390
Sold 6/3/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Fr. 1285. 25 Cents. Second Issue. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
PR63 PMG
Fr. 1285. 25 Cents. Second Issue. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
$171
Sold 4/23/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Fr. 1294. 25 Cents. Third Issue. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
PR63 PMG
Fr. 1294. 25 Cents. Third Issue. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
$195
Sold 4/23/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Fr. 1279. 25 Cents. First Issue. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58 EPQ.
AU58 PMG
Fr. 1279. 25 Cents. First Issue. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58 EPQ.
$195
Sold 4/23/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Fr. 1288. 25 Cents. Second Issue. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
PR64 PMG
Fr. 1288. 25 Cents. Second Issue. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
$390
Sold 4/23/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
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1845 Braided Hair Half Cent. Second Restrike. B-3. Rarity-6-. Small Berries, Reverse of 1840. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
PR65 PCGS CAC
1845 Braided Hair Half Cent. Second Restrike. B-3. Rarity-6-. Small Berries, Reverse of 1840. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. CMQ. CAC approved
$14,640
Sold 9/2/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1848 Braided Hair Half Cent. First Restrike. B-2. Rarity-5. Small Berries, Reverse of 1856. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). CAC.
PR65 PCGS CAC
1848 Braided Hair Half Cent. First Restrike. B-2. Rarity-5. Small Berries, Reverse of 1856. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. CAC approved
$11,590
Sold 9/2/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Fr. 1303. 25 Cents. Fourth Issue. PMG About Uncirculated 55.
AU55 PMG
Fr. 1303. 25 Cents. Fourth Issue. PMG About Uncirculated 55.
$171
Sold 4/23/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Fr. 1267. 15 Cents. Fourth Issue. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58.
AU58 PMG
Fr. 1267. 15 Cents. Fourth Issue. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58.
$149
Sold 4/23/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Fr. 1333. 50 Cents. Third Issue. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
PR64 PMG
Fr. 1333. 50 Cents. Third Issue. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
$268
Sold 4/23/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Fr. 1267. 15 Cents. Fourth Issue. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
PR65 PMG
Fr. 1267. 15 Cents. Fourth Issue. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
$366
Sold 4/23/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Fr. 1333. 50 Cents. Third Issue. PMG About Uncirculated 55.
AU55 PMG
Fr. 1333. 50 Cents. Third Issue. PMG About Uncirculated 55.
$168
Sold 2/26/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
RUSSIA. 10 Kopeks, 1798/7-CM MB. St. Petersburg Mint. Paul I. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details.
OGP PCGS
RUSSIA. 10 Kopeks, 1798/7-CM MB. St. Petersburg Mint. Paul I. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details.
$312
Sold 1/23/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1/2C 1841 RESTRIKE NGC PR66 RB
PR66 NGC
1/2C 1841 RESTRIKE NGC PR66 RB
$9,694
Sold 2/23/2023
Legend Numismatics
1842 1/2 C Second Restrike PR66★ Red and Brown NGC. B-3, R.7. ...
PR66 NGC
1842 1/2 C Second Restrike PR66★ Red and Brown NGC. B-3, R.7. ...
$10,500
Sold 8/26/2022
Heritage Auctions
1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. Manley Die State 2.0. Fine-15 BN (NGC).
F15 NGC
1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. Manley Die State 2.0. Fine-15 BN (NGC).
$48
Sold 10/14/2014
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1829 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. Manley Die State 2.0. VF-30 BN (NGC).
VF30 NGC
1829 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. Manley Die State 2.0. VF-30 BN (NGC).
$54
Sold 10/14/2014
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Fractional Currency: Fr.1324 50-Cent PCGS 58PPQ ex: Heath Plate Counterfeit Detector
AU58 PCGS
Fractional Currency: Fr.1324 50-Cent PCGS 58PPQ ex: Heath Plate Counterfeit Detector
$60
Sold 7/28/2008
DLRC
Fractional Currency: Fr.1309 25-Cent Bust of Robert Walker. PCGS Apparent VF25 [80137619]
VF25 PCGS
Fractional Currency: Fr.1309 25-Cent Bust of Robert Walker. PCGS Apparent VF25 [80137619]
$29
Sold 6/12/2008
DLRC
PR67 NGC
$16,100
Sold 12/1/2003
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