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The Braided Hair design for the Half Cent denomination will be the last as 1857 would be it for Half Cents as a whole. Christian Gobrecht created this design. The proof examples are actually more vital to collecting than business strike coins in which they were struck each and every year from 1840 through 1857 except for 1853. These proof coins are known as originals and restrikes with the need of a loupe to tell the difference. Restrikes were set to be created around 1858 to 1861 by Mint Director Snowden, when collecting was getting more well known in the United States.
Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is portrayed with hair tied in a bun, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called braided hair style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear continuously around the periphery with 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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
74206
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT
Weight (gr):
5.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
23.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain Edge
Variety:
1840-1857
Coin Date:
Braided Hair Half Cent
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1840-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1247
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Coin Value History
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RD [Type]
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Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RD [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $60,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR BN [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1845.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $2,000 – $16,800
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RB [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200726/ha_com_1278_5039-0.20200726023905628.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3,000 – $24,000
1840 1/2c Original PR BN
Worth: $2,000 – $19,800
1840 1/2c Original PR RB
Worth: $4,400 – $24,000
1840 1/2c Original PR RD
Worth: $7,600 – $43,200
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1840 PR BN
Worth: $2,800 – $14,400
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1840 PR RB
Worth: $10,000 – $24,000
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1840 PR RD
Worth: $21,000 – $36,000
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1856 PR BN
Worth: $3,200 – $15,000
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1856 PR RB
Worth: $8,400 – $13,440
1840 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1856 PR RD
Worth: $14,000 – $26,400
1841 1/2c Original PR BN
Worth: $2,000 – $43,200
1841 1/2c Original PR RB
Worth: $6,400 – $54,000
1841 1/2c Original PR RD
Worth: $16,000 – $26,400
1841 1/2c Restrike, Reverse of 1840 PR BN
Worth: $4,200 – $11,400
Fr. 1328. 50 Cents. Third Issue. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58.
$171
Fr. 1301. 25 Cents. Fourth Issue. Choice Uncirculated.
$168
1843 1/2 C Series VII Restrike, B-1b, R.7, PR65 Red PCGS. ...
$33,600
1842 Original, B-1, High R.6, PR66★ Red NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade PR65. ...
$72,000
1848 1/2 C First Restrike, B-2, R.5, PR63 Red PCGS. ...
$9,600
1841 1/2 C Original PR64 Red NGC. B-1, R.5. ...
$14,100
1848 1/2 C Restrike PR62 Red PCGS. B-2, High R.5. ...
$8,625
1843 1C Series VII Restrike, B-1b, R.7, PR65? Red NGC. ...
$33,600
1844 Original, B-1, High R.5, PR66★ Red Cameo NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade PR65. ...
$102,000
Fractional Currency: Fr.1271 15-Cent Bust of Columbia. PCGS Choice CU63 PPQ [80023214]
$184
1841 1/2 C Original PR64 Red NGC. B-1, R.6. ...
$15,275
1848 1/2 C First Restrike PR62 Red PCGS. SR-10, B-2, High R.5. ...
$8,625
1843 Series VII Restrike, B-1b, R.7, PR65★ Red NGC. Our EAC grade PR64. ...
$40,800
1844 1/2 C ORIGINAL, RD
$5,462
$6,612
$11,500
1841 Braided Hair Half Cent. Original. B-1. Rarity-6. Large Berries. Proof-65 RD (NGC).
$9,400
1841 1/2 C Original PR64 Red NGC. ...
$16,100
$4,370
1843 1/2 C Original PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. B-1, R.6. ...
$73,438
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