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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is portrayed with a capped bonnet, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called classic head style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear left and right in a 7x6 formation.
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
513
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1809
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT
Weight (gr):
5.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Large O over Small o
Coin Date:
1809
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,154,572
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1809-1836
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1129
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Coin Value History
1809 1/2c Large O over Small o MS BN
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1809 1/2c Large O over Small o MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$86,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $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 |
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS BN [Type]
![Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_lxfom-0.20200711000030563.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $60 – $7,800
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS RB [Type]
![Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/legendauctions_hibid_com_lot_44978968-0.20200720034906182.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $420 – $10,000
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS RD [Type]
![Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/164xxx/e963dc04-617e-46ab-b458-df22c3312f00.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $700 – $12,000
1809 1/2c Normal Date MS BN
Worth: $60 – $19,200
1809 1/2c Normal Date MS RB
Worth: $2,400 – $60,000
1809 1/2c Normal Date, C-2 MS RD
1809 1/2c 9 Over Inverted 9 MS BN
Worth: $64 – $18,000
1809 1/2c 9 Over Inverted 9 MS RB
Worth: $5,000 – $28,000
1810 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $72 – $13,000
1810 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $4,000 – $12,000
1811 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $180 – $240,000
1811 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $120,000 – $336,000
1811 1/2c Mickley Restrike, Reverse of 1802 MS BN
Worth: $3,500 – $27,000
1811 1/2c Mickley Restrike, Reverse of 1802 MS RB
Worth: $11,000 – $18,000
1825 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $64 – $10,320
1809 1/2 C Circle In 0, C-4, B-1, R.3, Fine 12 PCGS. CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. ...
$256
1809 1/2 C Circle in 0, C-4, B-1, R.3, VF20 PCGS. CDN: $335 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. ...
$439
1809 Classic Head Half Cent. C-4. Rarity-2. Small o Inside 0. AU-53 (PCGS).
$1,920
1809 Classic Head Half Cent. C-4. Rarity-3. Small o inside 0. MS-61 BN (NGC).
$4,080
1809 1/2 C Small o Inside 0, C-4, B-1, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/10)....
$965
1809 1/2 C Small o Inside 0, C-4, B-1, R.3, XF40 PCGS. Ex: Jon D. Lusk Collection....
$1,800
1809 1/2 C Circle In 0, C-4, B-1, R.3, VG8 PCGS. Population: 6 in 8, 72 finer (9/23).Ex: David Lawrence Rare Coins (7/2...
$154
1809 Classic Head Half Cent. Small o Inside 0. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$432
1809 Recut 0 (Small 0 Inside 0), B-1, C-4, R.2, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade AU55. ...
$40,800
1809 Classic Head Half Cent. C-4. Rarity-3. Small o Inside 0. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,440
1809 Classic Head Half Cent. C-4. Rarity-2. Small o Inside 0. AU-55 (PCGS).
$1,920
1809 1/2 C Small o Inside 0, C-4, B-1, R.3, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). ...
$312
1809 Classic Head Half Cent. C-4. Rarity-2. Small o Inside 0. AU-50 (PCGS).
$764
$1,028
1809 1/2 C Small o Inside 0, C-4, B-1, R.3, VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). ...
$129
$940
$89,125
1809 1/2 C LG/SM 0 Good 4 NGC. C-4. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/15). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$55
$4,140
1809 1/2 C Circle in 0, C-4, B-1, R.3, Fine 12 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,154,572....
$234
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