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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty portrayed, facing left, with a pole and cap (on the pole). The word LIBERTY appears across the top periphery and 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 and the denomination of 1/200 at the bottom center.
Catalog Information
GSID:
73819
Designer:
Joseph Wright
Obverse Designer:
Joseph Wright
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1793
Reverse Designer:
Joseph Wright
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT, 1, 200
Weight (gr):
6.74 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2167 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
22
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Lettered
Variety:
1793
Variety 2:
Head Facing Left
Coin Date:
Liberty Cap Half Cent
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
35,334
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1793
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
997
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Coin Value History
Liberty Cap Half Cent 1/2c 1793, Head Facing Left MS BN [Type]
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Liberty Cap Half Cent 1/2c 1793, Head Facing Left MS BN [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$1,200,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $840,000 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1793 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $1,800 – $1,000,000
1793 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $110,000 – $130,000
Liberty Cap Half Cent 1/2c 1794-1797, Head Facing Right MS BN [Type]
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Worth: $300 – $438,000
1794 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $340 – $390,000
1794 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $160,000 – $720,000
1794 1/2c Low Relief Head MS BN
Worth: $340 – $390,000
1794 1/2c High Relief Head MS BN
Worth: $340 – $400,000
1794 1/2c High Relief Head MS RB
Worth: $160,000 – $720,000
1795 1/2c Pole, Lettered Edge MS BN
Worth: $315 – $438,000
1795 1/2c Pole, Lettered Edge, Punctuated Date MS BN
Worth: $325 – $175,000
1795 1/2c Pole, Lettered Edge, Punctuated Date MS RB
1795 1/2c Pole, Lettered Edge, Punctuated Date MS RD
1795 1/2c Pole, Plain Edge, Punctuated Date MS BN
Worth: $315 – $100,000
1795 1/2c No Pole, Plain Edge MS BN
Worth: $300 – $114,000
1795 1/2c No Pole, Plain Edge MS RB
1793 Liberty Cap Half Cent. Head Left. C-4. Rarity-3. VG Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$2,196
1793 1/2 C C-3, B-3, R.3, AU58 PCGS. ...
$53,680
1793 Liberty Cap Half Cent. Head Left. C-2. Rarity-3. AU-50 (PCGS). OGH.
$26,840
1793 Liberty Cap Half Cent. Head Left. C-1. Rarity-3+. AU-55 (PCGS).
$36,600
1793 Liberty Cap Half Cent. Head Left. C-1. Rarity-3+. Fine-12 BN (NGC).
$8,235
1793 1/2 C C-3, B-3, R.3, VF25 NGC. ...
$14,640
1793 1/2 C C-3, B-3, R.3, VF20 PCGS. ...
$12,810
1793 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.3, AU53 PCGS. ...
$26,840
1793 Liberty Cap Half Cent. Head Left. C-1. Rarity-3+. EF-45 (CACG).
$31,200
1793 Liberty Cap Half Cent. Head Left. C-1. Rarity-3+. VF-30 (PCGS).
$15,000
Fr. 1000. 1914 $20 Federal Reserve Note. Kansas City. PCGS Banknote Choice Uncirculated 64.
$1,200
1793 Liberty Cap Half Cent. Head Left. C-2. Rarity-3. EF-40 (PCGS).
$27,600
1793 1/2 C Poor 1 NGC. NGC Census: 7 in 1, 143 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Poor 1 . Mintage 35,334. ...
$1,830
1793 1/2 C C-2, B-2, R.3, Good 6 NGC. ...
$3,904
1793 1/2 C C-1, B-1, High R.3, AG3 PCGS. ...
$3,172
1793 1/2 C C-1, B-1, High R.3 -- Corroded, Damaged -- ANACS. VG10 Details. Manley Die State 3.0. A rim break (cud) appears ...
$2,640
1793 Liberty Cap Half Cent. Head Left. C-3. Rarity-3. Poor/Fair Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$720
1793 Liberty Cap Half Cent. Head Left. C-1. Rarity-3+. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$8,400
1793 1/2 C C-1, B-1, High R.3, VG8 PCGS. This variety is usually found in lower grades as with the current example. This ha...
$4,800
1793 Liberty Cap Half Cent. Head Left. C-4. Rarity-3. MS-65 BN (PCGS).
$240,000
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