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1828 Classic Head Half-Cent, 13 Stars, PCGS Certified AU55

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The half cent was the smallest denomination coin ever minted by the United States. An astonishingly low value by today’s standards, this denomination was introduced in 1793 and had more purchasing power than a quarter does in 2020. Half cents eventually fell out of favor due to inflation and the rising price of copper, however, and were later discontinued in 1857.

The 1828 Classic Head Half-Cent offered here is pleasant, lightly circulated specimen with a soft brown luster and sharp strike. The obverse features Liberty, facing left, with headdress and braids in her hair. Thirteen stars surround the border, symbolic of the original colonies. The reverse shows a wreath encircling the denomination. You will receive the unique coin shown in the photos housed in a plush-lined box with a certificate of authenticity.

The condition of a coin is officially graded on a 70-point scale according to standards set forth by the American Numismatic Association. Grades under 60 represent circulated grades, while grades from 60 through 70 represent uncirculated, or “mint-state” grades. Very few, if any, older coins are known to exist in perfect MS70 grade. The coin offered for sale in this listing has been certified by one or more leading certification services so you can be confident in its authenticity and stated condition.

Product Details
  • Measurements
    4.5"L x 4.5"W x 1.5"H
  • OriginUnited States

— Type: Classic Head Half-Cent (1809-1836)
— Designer: John Reich
— Weight: 5.44 grams
— Diameter: 23.5 mm
— Composition: 100% Copper
— Obverse Design: Lady Liberty with headdress, facing left /13 stars around border
— Obverse Inscription: LIBERTY / DATE
— Reverse Design: Wreath encircling denomination
— Reverse Inscription: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / HALF CENT

— Ships In Plush Lined Box With A Certificate Of Authenticity

The coin offered for sale in this listing has been certified by one or more of these leading services: Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), Or Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC)

Shipping Information
  • Shipping Availability
    Canada, United States
  • Shipping Policy
    Discounted Shipping
  • Discounted Shipping
    $15.00 first item / $15.00 each additional
  • Ship In
    3-4 weeks ⓘ
  • Return Policy
    Final sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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