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The Half Cent from 1852 is only known to be a proof striking but is also known to be the most common of these proof-only issues with a mintage of 60. The 1852 date provides a variety of different berry sizes, originals, restrikes and much more. There are actually two different 1852 Restrikes in which the Second Restrike is much scarcer. With the First Restrike having the Reverse of 1856, with a doubled T in CENT on the reverse. The Second Restrike has Reverse of 1840, with raised file marks between RIC of AMERICA and the rim.
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:
708
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1852
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:
Restrike
Coin Date:
1852
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
60
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1840-1857
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
35402
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Coin Value History
1852 1/2c Restrike PR BN
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1852 1/2c Restrike PR BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $12,000 | $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 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $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
Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RD [Type]
![Braided Hair Half Cent 1/2c 1840-1857 PR RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1843-pr-half-cent-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $6,800 – $60,000
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
1852 1/2 C Small Berries, Reverse of 1856, First Restrike, B-2, R.4, PR64 Brown NGC. ...
$5,368
1852 Braided Hair Half Cent. First Restrike. B-2. Rarity-5. Small Berries, Reverse of 1856. Proof-65 BN (PCGS).
$7,800
1/2C 1852 RESTRIKE NGC PR66 BN
$7,638
1852 Braided Hair Half Cent. First Restrike. B-2. Rarity-5. Small Berries. Proof-63 BN (PCGS).
$3,840
1852 1/2 C First Restrike, Small Berries PR62 Brown NGC. B-2, R.4. ...
$4,112
1852 1/2 C First Restrike, Small Berries--Environmental Damage--NCS. Proof. ...
$3,220
$2,760
1852 1/2 C RESTRIKE, BN
$3,450
1852 1/2 C Small Berries, Reverse of 1856, First Restrike, B-2, R.4, PR64 Brown PCGS....
$5,040
1852 Braided Hair Half Cent. First Restrike. B-2. Rarity-5. Small Berries, Reverse of 1856. Proof-65 BN (PCGS).
$7,500
1852 First Restrike (Reverse of 1856), B-2, C-SR12, R.5, PR66 Brown PCGS. Our EAC Grade PR63. CAC. ...
$19,200
1852 1/2 C Restrike, Small Berries, B-2, R.4, PR63 Brown PCGS. ...
$3,840
1852 1/2c Restrike NGC Proof 62 BN
$3,163
$3,220
1852 Braided Hair Half Cent. Second Restrike. B-3. Rarity-7. Small Berries, Reverse of 1840. Proof-64+ BN (NGC). CAC.
$6,600
1852 1/2 C Small Berries, Reverse of 1856, First Restrike, B-2, R.4, PR65+ Brown PCGS. CAC....
$7,800
1/2C 1852 RESTRIKE. PCGS PR66 BN CAC
$9,694
1852 1/2 C First Restrike PR63 Brown PCGS. CAC. B-2, High R.4. ...
$4,320
$4,025
$5,175
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