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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:
80904
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:
Normal Date
Variety 2:
C-3
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
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
35224
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Coin Value History
1809 1/2c Normal Date, C-3 MS BN
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1809 1/2c Normal Date, C-3 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$23,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $19,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $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]
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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 Large O over Small o MS BN
Worth: $80 – $72,000
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
1809 1/2 C C-3, B-4, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC. CAC. CDN: $3,360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 1,154,572. ...
$3,660
1809 1/2 C Normal Date, C-3, B-4, R.1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF25 Details. Mintage 1,154,572. ...
$104
1809 1/2 C C-3, B-4, R.1, XF40 PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 1,154,572. ...
$281
1809 1/2 C C-3, B-4, R.1, MS63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (7/6). Mintage 1,154,572....
$1,500
1809 1/2 C C-3, B-4, R.1 -- Corroded, Tooled, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU58. Mintage 1,154,572....
$204
1809 1/2 C C-3, B-4, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (59/254). Mintage 1,154,572....
$228
1809 1/2 C C-3, B-4, R.1, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 1,154,572. ...
$396
1809 1/2 C C-3, B-4, R.1, MS65 Brown NGC....
$4,920
1809 Normal Date, C-3, B-4, R.1, MS66 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade MS63. ...
$21,000
1809 1/2 C C-3, B-4, R.1, MS62 Brown PCGS. ...
$780
1809 1/2 C C-3, B-4, R.1, VF20 NGC. Our EAC Grade Fine 12. Manley Die State 1.0. Pleasing olive and steel-brown surface...
$106
1809 1/2 C C-3, B-4, R.1, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 1,154,572. ...
$282
1809 Classic Head Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-1. Manley Die State 1.0. Fine-15 BN (NGC).
$49
1809 1/2 C C-3, B-4, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC. Ex: Donald G. Partrick Collection. 1809 was the first year of John Reich's Classi...
$2,880
1809 1/2 C C-3, B-4, R.1, VF25 Brown NGC. Ex: Stack's W 57th St Collection. CDN: $112 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage...
$149
1809 1/2 C C-3, B-4, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS Secure. ...
$1,800
1809 1/2 C C-3, B-4, R.1, AU58 PCGS. Ex: Jon D. Lusk Collection.Ex: Benson Collection (Goldberg Auctions, 2/2001), lot ...
$840
1809 Normal Date, C-3, B-4, R.1, MS65 Brown NGC. Our EAC grade MS62. ...
$5,520
1809 Classic Half Cent. C-3, B-4. Rarity-1. Manley Die State 1.0. MS-62 BN (NGC).
$992
1809 1/2 C C-3, B-4, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS....
$3,600
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