1828 Classic Head Half Cents : 13 Stars

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

One major variety of the 1828 Classic Head Half Cent (Penny) features 13 stars on the obverse of the coin as depicted above. The difference between the 12 stars vs 13 stars varieties is depicted below in the example comparison image:

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
$100	$112	$123	$144	$148	$313	$407	$721	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1828 Classic Head Half Cent (13 Stars Variety) is Worth $112 in Average Condition and can be Worth $407 to $721 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $0.0753