1/2 Cent `Classic Head Half Cent`

€1.00
IssuerUnited States
Year1809-1836
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Cent (1/200 USD)
CurrencyDollar (1785-date)
CompositionCopper
Weight5.44 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)Robert Scot
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#41
Obverse descriptionA classic bust facing left with the date below
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering1833
Reverse descriptionThe denomination within a wreath with the country name around the rim
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringUNITED STATES OF AMERICA HALF CENT
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1809  - normal date - 1 154 572
1809  - overdate 9 over inverted 9 -
1809  - small o inside 0 -
1810  - - 215 000
1811  - close date - 63 140
1811  - restrike, reverse of 1802 -
1811  - wide date -
1825  - - 63 000
1826  - - 234 000
1828  - 12 stars - 606 000
1828  - 13 stars -
1829  - - 487 000
1831  - original strike - 2 200
1831  - restrike, large berries, reverse of 1836 -
1831  - restrike, small berries, reverse of 1840 -
1832  - - 154 000
1833  - - 120 000
1834  - - 141 000
1835  - - 398 000
1836  - original strike, Proof -
1836  - restrike, reverse of 1840-1857, Proof -
Catalog ID6963055090
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