1831 Classic Head Half Cents : Restrike - Small Berries - Reverse of 1840-1857

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

One major variety of the 1831 Classic Head Half Cent (Penny) features the second restrike version. The reverse of this coin features small berries on the wreath. The letters on the reverse are larger and there isn't a line or bar under the word "CENT" nor a dot in the center under the word "HALF". This was the reverse design used between 1840-1857. The restirkes were produced years later between 1858-1861 for sale to collectors. The difference between the original strike vs first restrike vs second restrike is depicted below in the example comparison image. Source of example images are courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries:

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)
-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	$26,773

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1831 Classic Head Half Cent (Restrike - Small Berries - Reverse of 1840-1857 Variety) (Proof Coin) is Worth $26,773 or more. 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: $0.0775