Whitman Expo
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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:
444
Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1795
Reverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
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:
Plain
Variety:
Pole, Plain Edge, Punctuated Date
Coin Date:
1795
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
139,690
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1794-1797
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1012
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Coin Value History
1795 1/2c Pole, Plain Edge, Punctuated Date MS BN
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1795 1/2c Pole, Plain Edge, Punctuated Date MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$120,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $96,000 | $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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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
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Worth: $300 – $438,000
1794 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $340 – $390,000
1794 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $160,000 – $720,000
1794 1/2c Low Relief Head MS BN
Worth: $340 – $390,000
1794 1/2c High Relief Head MS BN
Worth: $340 – $400,000
1794 1/2c High Relief Head MS RB
Worth: $160,000 – $720,000
1795 1/2c Pole, Lettered Edge MS BN
Worth: $315 – $438,000
1795 1/2c Pole, Lettered Edge, Punctuated Date MS BN
Worth: $325 – $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 No Pole, Plain Edge MS BN
Worth: $300 – $114,000
1795 1/2c No Pole, Plain Edge MS RB
1795 1/2 C Plain Edge, Punctuated Date, C-4, B-4, R.3, VG8 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 139,690. ...
$1,007
1795 1/2 C Plain Edge, Punctuated Date, C-4, B-4, R.3, VG10 PCGS. CAC. CDN: $980 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10....
$1,830
1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-4. Rarity-3. Plain Edge, Punctuated Date. Thin Planchet. EF-40 (PCGS).
$5,520
1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-2b. Rarity-5+. Plain Edge, Punctuated Date. Thin Planchet. Good Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$3,120
1795 1/2 C Plain Edge, Punctuated Date, C-4, B-4, R.3, VF35 PCGS....
$3,600
1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-5+. Plain Edge, Punctuated Date. Good-4 (PCGS).
$900
1795 1/2 C Plain Edge, Punctuated Date, C-4, B-4, R.3, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/7 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (0/1 and 0/0...
$2,640
1795 1/2 C Plain Edge, Punctuated Date, C-4, B-4, R.3 -- Clipped Planchet -- Good 6 PCGS. The PCGS holder incorrectly calls...
$750
1795 Plain Edge, Punctuated Date, B-4, C-4, R.4, AU55 PCGS. CAC. Our EAC grade XF40. ...
$16,200
1795 Plain Edge, Punctuated Date, B-2b, C-2b, High R.5, Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade Fine 12. ...
$28,800
1795 Plain Edge, Punctuated Date, C-2b, B-2b, Low R.6, MS62 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade MS60. ...
$45,600
1795 Plain Edge, Punctuated Date, C-4, B-4, R.3, AU58 NGC. Our EAC grade AU55. ...
$10,800
1795 1/2 C Plain Edge, Punctuated Date, C-4, B-4, R.3, MS63+ Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$96,000
1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-4. Rarity-3. Plain Edge, Punctuated Date. AU-53 (PCGS).
$9,300
1795 1/2 C Plain Edge, Punctuated Date, C-4, B-4, R.3, XF45 PCGS. ...
$4,080
1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. C-4. Rarity-3. Plain Edge, Punctuated Date. AG-3 (PCGS).
$216
1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. Lettered Edge, Punctuated Date. Fine-12 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$2,820
1795 1/2 C Plain Edge, Punctuated Date, C-4, B-4, R.3, MS61 Brown NGC. ...
$17,625
$7,638
$24,150
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10/6/2026
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Location: Rothchild Catering & Conference Center
Saturday, August 1, 2026
