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PCGS Number: 1175
Coin Date: Classic Head Half Cent
Denomination (Short): 1/2c
Denomination (Long): Half Cent
Variety: 1831-1836
Desg: PR
Composition: Copper
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: In 1809 the obverse was completely changed to a more mature depiction of liberty with the reverse just changed to a slightly improved wreath. John Reich created the new design. The long awaited presentation of more exact minting machinery in the 1830's, made it possible for the Mint to deliver top notch coins in moderately high numbers. It was in this decade that the Mint initiated the creation of proof coinage. Restrikes were created around 1858 to 1861, when collecting was getting more well known in the United States.

Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 RB

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade	CPG Value
PR62	$6,560.00
PR63	$8,750.00
PR64	$13,400.00
PR65	$19,200.00
PR66	$28,800.00
PR62 CAC	$7,880.00
PR63 CAC	$10,500.00
PR64 CAC	$16,100.00
PR65 CAC	$23,000.00
PR66 CAC	$34,600.00

Apr Data

Auction House	Description	Grade	Sell Price	Sell Date
	1836 1/2 C Original, B-1, R.5, PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC.	65	$28,800	07/20/23
	1/2C 1836 ORIGINAL. PCGS PR65 RB CAC	65	$27,025	02/23/23
HA	1836 First Restrike, B-1a, C-PR1a, High R.6, PR65+ Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade PR63.	65	$38,400	08/22/22
	1831 Classic Head Half Cent. First Restrike. B-2. Rarity-5. Large Berries, Reverse of 1836. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). CAC.	65	$28,800	12/18/20
	1833 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-5 as a Proof. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). CAC.	65	$24,000	08/06/20
	1833 1/2 C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. C-1, B-1, R.5 as a proof.	65	$21,000	10/11/18
	1835 1/2 C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. C-2, B-2, Low R.7 as a Proof. Our EAC Grade PR63.	65	$30,550	10/27/14
	1831 1/2 C Reverse of 1836 PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. B-2, High R.5.	65	$47,000	03/02/14
Ira & Larry Goldberg	Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 RB	65	$46,000	01/27/14
Ira & Larry Goldberg	Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 RB	65	$74,750	01/27/14
Ira & Larry Goldberg	Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 RB	65	$80,500	01/27/14
	1831 1/2 C Reverse of 1836 PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. B-2, High R.5.	65	$69,000	01/09/11
Superior	Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 RB	65	$33,350	09/15/08
	1831 1/2 C Reverse of 1836 PR65 Red and Brown PCGS.	65	$32,200	01/12/08
	1831 Second Restrike (Reverse of 1840), B-3, C-SR15, R.7, PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade PR63.	66	$66,000	08/22/22
	1836 Second Restrike (Reverse of 1840), B-2, C-SR16, R.7, PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. Our EAC Grade PR63.	66	$43,200	08/22/22
Ira & Larry Goldberg	Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 RB	66	$132,250	01/27/14
Ira & Larry Goldberg	Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 RB	66	$212,750	01/27/14
Ira & Larry Goldberg	Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 RB	66	$92,000	01/27/14
	1832 B-2, C-EO7 (C-2), R.7, PR64+ Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Our EAC Grade PR63.	64	$26,400	08/22/22
	1836 1/2c PCGS/CAC Proof 64 RB ex: Pittman (Original OGH)	64	$32,500	06/22/20
	1836 1/2 C Reverse of 1840, B-2, R.7, PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC.	64	$19,800	08/16/18
	1833 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.5 as a Proof, PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. Our EAC Grade PR60.	64	$9,400	05/12/15
	1834 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. C-1, B-1, R.6 as a Proof.	64	$18,800	08/10/13
	1836 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. B-1, R.5.	64	$9,775	10/16/11
	1834 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC.	64	$10,350	03/31/09
Ira & Larry Goldberg	Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 RB	64	$14,950	09/10/06
HA	1836 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. Breen 1-A, Low R.6. Original. Both originals and restrikes have the Large Berries rever	64	$13,225	04/29/06
Stacks Bowers	Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 RB	64	$9,200	10/06/05
Superior	Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 RB	64	$11,212	05/27/03
Superior	Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 RB	64	$8,050	05/27/03
Superior	Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 RB	64	$8,625	05/27/03
HA	1836 1/2 C, RB	64	$7,762	08/07/98
HA	1834 1/2 C, RB	64	$3,850	03/04/95
Ira & Larry Goldberg	Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 RB	62	$61,688	01/25/15
Superior	Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 RB	62	$4,600	05/27/03
Ira & Larry Goldberg	Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 RB	63	$6,900	09/04/11
Stacks Bowers	Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 RB	63	$9,775	09/30/10
HA	1831 1/2 C Reverse of 1840 PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. B-3,	63	$26,450	08/21/04
Superior	Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 RB	63	$6,325	05/27/03
HA	1831 Second Restrike, B-3, High R.7, PR66+ Red and Brown NGC. Our EAC grade PR63.	66	$60,000	04/23/21
HA	1833 C-1, B-1, R.5 as a Proof, PR66 Red and Brown NGC. Our EAC grade PR63. CAC	66	$26,400	04/23/21
HA	1836 First Restrike, B-1A, High R.6, PR66 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade PR62.	66	$33,600	04/23/21
Stacks Bowers	Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 RB	66	$23,000	06/23/04
Superior	Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 RB	66	$10,925	01/09/02
HA	1836 Second Restrike, B-2, R.7, PR65 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC grade PR64.	65	$50,400	04/23/21
HA	1834 1/2 C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.6 as a	65	$6,612	03/27/04
Superior	Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1831-1836 RB	65	$7,475	02/24/03
HA	1836 1/2 C Original, PR64 Red and Brown NGC. B-1, R.5.	64	$14,400	01/10/19
HA	1835 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. C-2, B-2, R.6 as Proof.	64	$11,162	01/12/14
HA	1836 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. B-1, R.5.	64	$8,225	02/10/13
HA	1836 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. B-1, R.5.	64	$8,519	08/05/12
HA	1835 1/2 C PR64 Red and Brown NGC.	64	$7,475	01/11/09
HA	1836 1/2 C Original PR64 Red and Brown NGC.	64	$7,475	01/11/09
HA	1836 1/2 C Original PR64 Red and Brown NGC. B-1, Low R.6. A very scarce proof half cent, originals are distinguished from f	64	$7,475	05/07/05

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