1828 Classic Head Half Cents : All Varieties

Early Copper Half Penny

Mintage: 606,000

Minted at: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)

Designer - Engraver: John Reich

Metal Composition: 100% Copper

Diameter: 23.5 mm

Mass / Weight: 5.44 grams

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

There are two major varieties of the 1828 Classic Head Half Cent (Penny). One variety features 12 stars on the obverse of the coin while the other has 13 stars. The difference between the 12 stars vs 13 stars varieties is depicted above in the example comparison image.

Major Varieties:
1828 Classic Head Half Cent - 12 Stars
1828 Classic Head Half Cent - 13 Stars

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition
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)
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MELT VALUE: $0.0500

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