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Classic Head Half Cents (1809 - 1836)

Information
  • Weight: 5.44 grams

  • Diameter: 23.5 mm

  • Edge: Plain

  • Composition: 100% copper

  • Designer: John Reich

  • Mint Mark Location: (No mint marks used)

  • Key Dates:

History

The obverse design on these coins is similar to the one used on the larger denomination coins of this period. All were designed by John Reich.

Memo
Grading Guide

Grade

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G-4 Good

LIBERTY only partly visible on hair band.   Lettering, date, stars, worn but visible.

VG-8 Very Good

LIBERTY entirely visible on hair band.   Lower curls worn.

F-12 Fine

Only part wear on LIBERTY and hair at top worn in spots.

VF-20 Very Fine

Lettering clear-cut.  Hair only slightly worn.

EF-40 Extra Fine

Light wear on highest points of hair and leaves.

AU-50 About Uncirculated

Little or no trace of wear.

MS-65 Mint State

Typical brown to red surface.  No trace of wear.

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