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½ Cent "Classic Head Half Cent"
| Copper | 5.44 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1809-1836 |
| Value | ½ Cent (1⁄200 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.44 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#30704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
The denomination within a wreath with the country name around the rim
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
HALF CENT
Engraver: Robert Scot
Designer: John Reich
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 84 grains.General
1809
1811
1828
1831
1836
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about the 1809-1836 United States Classic Head Half Cent coin is that it was designed by John Reich, a German-born engraver who worked for the United States Mint. Reich's design features a left-facing portrait of Liberty, wearing a classic Greek-style helmet and a wreath of laurel leaves, symbolizing victory and freedom. The coin's design was meant to evoke the ideals of American liberty and democracy, and it has become a beloved and iconic symbol of American numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1809 | 1154572 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 | 215000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 | 63140 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1825 | 63000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1826 | 234000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1828 | 606000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1829 | 487000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1831 | 2200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1832 | 154000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1833 | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1834 | 141000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1835 | 398000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Cent "Classic Head Half Cent" 1809-1836 coin.
