1809 Classic Head Half Cent - Circle in 0
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$4,994 AU58 01-09-2013 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1809 Classic Head Half Cent - Circle in 0 is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Classic Head Half Cents 1809-1836 series. Total mintage reached 1.2 million. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a fillet or headband inscribed LIBERTY, while the reverse displays a wreath enclosing HALF CENT. Designed by John Reich. Struck in copper, weighing 5.44 grams, 23.5 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1129. The Classic Head Half Cent was produced intermittently from 1809 to 1836. The 1811 is a key date. Proof-only and restrike issues from the 1830s are numismatic specialties. Cohen die varieties are actively collected.
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