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Classic Head Half Cent (1809-1836)

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Classic Head Half Cent General Grading Standards

G4 Good - LIBERTY only partly visible on hair band. Lettering, date, and stars worn but visible.
VG8 Very Good - LIBERTY entirely visible on hair band. Lower curls worn.
F12 Fine - Only part wear on LIBERTY and hair at top worn in spots.
VF20 Very Fine - Lettering clear-cut. Hair only slightly worn.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Light wear on highest points of hair and leaves.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Sharp hair detail with only a trace of wear on higher points.
MS60 Uncirculated - Typical brown to red surface. No trace of wear.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Well-defined color, brown to red. No traces of wear.
1828 Classic Head Half Cent Obverse and Reverse
1828 Classic Head Half Cent
Image Courtesy of CCF Numismatics
Designer: John ReichWeight: 5.45 grams
Diameter: 23.5 millimetersEdge: Plain
Content: 100% copper 
Year/ Mint MarkCirculation StrikesProof Strikes
18091,154,5720
1810215,0000
181163,1400
182563,0000
1826234,0000
1828606,0000
1829487,0000
18312,200 reported for 1831,
thought to be dated 1832		About 25
183251,000About 25
1833103,000About 25
1834141,000About 25
1835398,000About 25
18360About 25

Mint Mark Legend

There are no mintmarks on these coins, all coins were minted in Philadelphia.

Mint MarkMintDate of Operation
NonePhiladelphia1793-present

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