1828 Classic Head Half Cent
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About This Coin
The 1828 Classic Head Half Cent is a United States cent from the Classic Head Half Cents 1809-1836 series — 6th of 13 years in the series. In 1828, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 1.9 million. This represents the second-highest annual mintage in the series, above the series median of 154,030. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a fillet or headband inscribed LIBERTY and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing HALF CENT. Multiple die varieties including the 13 Stars and 12 Stars varieties. Struck in copper, weighing 5.44 grams, with a plain edge. Produced 8 years before the celebrated 1836 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $100 to $721 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $4.6K in MS63 grade at Goldberg Auctioneers. Designed by John Reich.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(5)
1828 Classic Head Half Cent - 12 Stars
1828 Classic Head Half Cent - 13 Stars
1828 Classic Head Half Cent - 13 Stars, Brunk C-20, C. & G.A.
1828 Classic Head Half Cent - Brunk O-4 */O&G/**
1828 Classic Head Half Cent - Brunk T-16 13 Stars C.T
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