1828 12 Stars Half Cent MS RB Values

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1828 12 Stars Half Cent MS RB Values

Details

Obverse: Lady Liberty is portrayed with a capped bonnet, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called classic head style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear left and right in a 7x6 formation.

Reverse: The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery surround a wreath framing the words HALF CENT. The wreath is tied by a bow at the bottom.

Basic Information

GSID:

535

Coin Date:

1828

Denomination:

1/2c / Half Cent

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

606,000

Coinage Type:

Half Cent

Coinage Years:

1809-1836

Composition:

Copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

12 Stars

Physical Characteristics

Weight:

5.44 gr

Weight:

0.1749 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

23.5 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

John Reich

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1828

Obverse Designer:

John Reich

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT

Reverse Designer:

John Reich

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