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1811 Classic Head Half Cent - Wide Date

Strike Type
1811 Classic Head Half Cent - Wide Date

Coin Details

Year
1811
Denomination
Half Cent
Strike Type
Business
Series
Classic Head Half Cents 1809-1836
Designer
John Reich
Mintage
63,140
Composition
Copper
Weight
5.44g
Diameter
23.5mm
Edge
Plain

Value Estimates

$556 - $92,653

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Description

The 1811 Classic Head Half Cent - Wide Date is part of the Classic Head Half Cents 1809-1836 series. With a mintage of 63,140, this is a scarce issue — the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a fillet or headband inscribed LIBERTY and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing HALF CENT. The key date of the Classic Head series with a mintage of 63,140. The "Restrike" issue is a numismatic specialty. Estimated market value ranges from $556 to $93K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 5.44 grams, 23.5 mm in diameter, with a plain edge.

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