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PCGS Number: 1198
Coin Date: 1833
Denomination (Short): 1/2c
Denomination (Long): Half Cent
Desg: PR
Composition: Copper
Mintage: 25-35
Strike Type: Proof
Coinage Type: Classic Head
Coinage Years: 1809-1836
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Diameter: 23.5
Fineness: 0
Weight (Grams): 5.44
Weight (Ounces): 0
Designer: John Reich
Edge: Plain Edge
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.
General Notes: The 1833 Proof Half Cent is one of the issues of the Classic Head design, in any grade that is known to be a type coin, along with the 1834 and 1835. As expected, the original mintage is very average for the series with 30 pieces struck and most are still known to exist. Overall this coin is still quite valuable as there are not many examples to choose from. Yet, examples do come up for auction frequently enough for high-end type collectors or any lover of Half Cents to bid on. Collectors of toned coins may also like this issue since it seems to present premium coloring when found with the brown color designation. Bright red examples do exist as well if that is what appeals to you.
NGC ID: E6TE

1833 1/2c BN

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade	CPG Value
AU58	$2,380.00
PR60	$3,620.00
PR61	$4,250.00
PR62	$5,000.00
PR63	$8,000.00
PR64	$12,000.00
PR65	$14,400.00
PR66	$24,000.00
AU58 CAC	$2,850.00
PR60 CAC	$4,350.00
PR61 CAC	$5,100.00
PR62 CAC	$6,000.00
PR63 CAC	$9,600.00
PR64 CAC	$13,800.00
PR65 CAC	$17,300.00
PR66 CAC	$28,800.00

Apr Data

Auction House	Description	Grade	Sell Price	Sell Date
	1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.5, PR64 Brown PCGS.	64	$9,300	05/04/23
	1833 1/2 C PR64 Brown PCGS. CAC. C-1, B-1, R.5 as a Proof.	64	$11,100	05/04/22
	H1C 1833 PCGS PR64BN CAC	64	$12,338	02/19/15
Ira & Larry Goldberg	1833 1/2c BN	64	$8,050	01/27/14
	1833 Classic Half Cent. C-1, B-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5. Proof-64 BN (PCGS). CAC. OGH.	64	$10,051	08/18/11
HA	1833 1/2 C PR64 Brown PCGS. B-1, C-1, the only known dies, R.5 as proof. All 1833 Classic Half Cents were struck from a sin	64	$7,475	11/05/05
Stacks Bowers	1833 1/2c BN	64	$4,600	06/23/04
HA	1833 1/2 C, BN	64	$4,945	10/06/00
	1833 1/2 C PR62 Brown PCGS. C-1, B-1, R.5.	62	$3,840	01/21/21
	1833 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-5, as a Proof. Proof-62 BN (PCGS).	62	$3,600	08/07/20
	1833 1/2 C PR62 Brown PCGS. B-1, C-1, R.5 as a Proof.	62	$3,408	08/16/15
	1833 Classic Half Cent. C-1, B-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5. Proof-62 BN (PCGS). OGH.	62	$4,034	03/21/12
HA	1833 1/2 C PR62 Brown PCGS. B-1, C-1, the only known dies,	62	$2,760	07/30/02
	1/2C 1833 PCGS PR63 BN CAC	63	$6,462	10/26/17
	1833 1/2 C PR63 Brown PCGS.	63	$5,175	03/31/09
	1833 1/2c PCGS Proof 63 BN	63	$6,355	02/25/08
HA	1833 1/2 C PR63 Brown PCGS. C-1, B-1, R.1. R.5 as a proof. Every detail on each side of this piece is sharply defined as it	63	$5,750	01/06/07
HA	1833 1/2 C PR63 Brown PCGS. C-1, B-1, R.5 as a proof. Breen Die State III. Only a single die pair was used to strike this d	63	$6,900	07/08/06
Superior	1833 1/2c BN	63	$4,600	01/02/06
Superior	1833 1/2c BN	63	$3,910	05/27/03
Stacks Bowers	1833 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-5 as a Proof. Proof-63 BN (NGC).	63	$4,560	08/16/21
HA	1833 1/2 C PR65 Brown NGC. C-1, B-1, R.5 as a proof.	65	$9,988	03/02/14
HA	1833 1/2 C PR65 Brown NGC. C-1, B-1, R.5 as a Proof.	65	$11,162	03/24/13
HA	1833 1/2 C PR65 Brown NGC. C-1, B-1, R.6 as proof.	65	$9,106	08/05/12
HA	1833 1/2 C PR65 Brown NGC. C-1, B-1, R.5 as a proof. The 1833 is one of the more available dates in proof format in the hal	65	$18,400	04/10/07
HA	1833 1/2 C PR65 Brown NGC. C-1, B-1, R.1. R-5 as proof. Fully reflective and iridescent surfaces with sea-green, lilac, and	65	$8,050	06/03/06
HA	1833 1/2 C PR64 Brown NGC. C-1, B-1, R.5 as a Proof.	64	$9,400	10/21/12
Scotsman	1833 1/2c BN	64	$9,488	07/29/11
HA	1833 1/2 C PR64 Brown NGC.	64	$5,175	05/03/09
HA	1833 1/2 C PR64 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, the only known dies,	64	$6,900	11/07/03
HA	1833 1/2 C PR64 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, the only known dies,	64	$4,830	09/20/03

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