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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:
570
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1835
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
Coin Date:
1835
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
398,000
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1809-1836
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1168
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Coin Value History
1835 1/2c MS BN
Value By Grade
1835 1/2c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$3,300 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $2,750 | $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]
![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
1835 Classic Head Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-1. AU-53 (PCGS).
$268
1835 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. Clashed Dies. AU-58 (ANACS). OH.
$390
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU50 Details. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 398,000. ...
$124
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. CDN: $1,704 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 398,000. ...
$2,135
1835 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.1, AU55 PCGS. CDN: $168 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 398,000. ...
$207
1835 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.1, MS61 Brown NGC. CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 398,000. ...
$390
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF30 PCGS. CDN: $104 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 398,000. ...
$134
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 398,000. ...
$378
1835 Classic Head Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-1. MS-63 BN (PCGS). OGH Rattler.
$793
1835 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. EF Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$89
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF20 Brown NGC. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 398,000. ...
$124
1835 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 398,000....
$1,200
1835 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.1 -- Corroded -- ANACS Details. MS60 Details. Mintage 398,000....
$180
1835 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF45. Mintage 398,000....
$180
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF35 PCGS. Mintage 398,000....
$134
1835 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, XF40 PCGS. Mintage 398,000....
$129
1835 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. MS-66 BN (NGC).
$2,400
1835 1/2 C Fine 12 ANACS. Mintage 398,000. ...
$61
1835 1/2 C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/1577). NGC Census: (23/1166). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 398...
$87
1835 1/2c NGC F15
$95
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