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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:
533
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1828
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:
13 Stars
Coin Date:
1828
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
606,000
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1809-1836
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1149
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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 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
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars, C-3, B-2, R.1, MS63 Red PCGS. Ex: Carvin Goodridge Collection. PCGS Population: 1 in 63, 3 finer (7/26...
$4,148
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars, C-3, B-2, R.1, MS64 Red PCGS....
$4,080
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars, C-3, B-2, R.1, MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$18,000
1828 Classic Head Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-1. 13 Stars. MS-63 RD (PCGS).
$2,280
1828 13 Stars, B-2, C-3, R.1, MS64+ Red PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS65. ...
$15,600
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars MS65 Red NGC. C-3, B-2, R.1. ...
$10,925
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars, C-3, B-2, R.1, MS63 Red PCGS. ...
$2,585
1828 13 Stars, C-3, B-2, R.1, MS64 Red NGC. Our EAC grade MS65. ...
$7,200
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars MS65 Red NGC. ...
$10,925
1828 Classic Head Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-1. 13 Stars. MS-63 RD (PCGS).
$3,760
1828 Classic Head Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-1. 13 Stars. MS-64 RD (PCGS).
$3,000
$14,950
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars MS63 Red NGC. C-3, B-2, R.1. ...
$3,055
1828 Classic Head Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-1. 13 Stars. MS-64 RD (PCGS).
$3,000
$3,795
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars MS64 Red PCGS. C-3, B-2, R.1. This variety is attributed by: the low 2 in the date, repunching on star ...
$4,600
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars MS63 Red PCGS. C-3, B-2, R.1. ...
$2,585
$3,450
1828 1/2 C 13 Stars MS63 Red PCGS. C-3, B-2, R.1. ...
$2,313
$1,610
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