½ Cent "Classic Head Half Cent", United States

½ Cent "Classic Head Half Cent", United States, 1809-1836 obverse image½ Cent "Classic Head Half Cent", United States, 1809-1836 reverse image
½ Cent "Classic Head Half Cent" coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1809-1836
  • Period:
    Federal republic (1776-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
½ Cent "Classic Head Half Cent" Reference Price

Reference Price

$25.39-$267.37

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

½ Cent "Classic Head Half Cent" Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


The denomination within a wreath with the country name around the rim

Engraver:


Robert Scot

Designer:


John Reich

Obverse

Description:


A classic bust facing left with the date below

Engraver:


Robert Scot

Designer:


John Reich

Edge

Description:


Plain

½ Cent "Classic Head Half Cent" Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


1833

Reverse:


UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HALF CENT

½ Cent "Classic Head Half Cent" Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper

Size

½ Cent "Classic Head Half Cent" sizes
  • Weight:5.44 g
  • Diameter:23.5 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Plain
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