1833 Classic Head Half Cent
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$9,106 MS66BN 04-28-2022 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1833 Classic Head Half Cent is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Classic Head Half Cents 1809-1836 series. The U.S. Mint produced 120,000 examples. 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 #1162. 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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