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Half Cent Draped Bust (1793-1857)
The Draped Bust Half Cent was issued between 1800 and 1808. Composed of nearly 99% copper, this coin features a bust of an American woman symbolizing liberty on the reverse, and a closed wreath of olive branches encircling the value "HALF CENT" on the obverse.
- Designer: Robert Scot
- Weight: 5.44 grams
- Diameter: 23.5 mm
- Mintage: 3,425,572
- Score: 89%
Half Cent Classic Head (1809-1836)
Introduced in 1809, the Classic Head Half Cent features a left-facing bust of Liberty with thirteen stars around her. The reverse showcases a closed wreath with the denomination inside.
- Designer: John Reich
- Weight: 5.45 grams
- Diameter: 23.5 mm
- Mintage: 3,687,912
- Score: 84%
Half Cent Braided Hair Coronet (1849-1857)
The Braided Hair Coronet Half Cent, issued from 1849 to 1857, depicts Liberty with braided hair and a coronet. The reverse displays a simple wreath enclosing the denomination.
- Designer: Christian Gobrecht
- Weight: 5.44 grams
- Diameter: 23 mm
- Mintage: 544,510
- Score: 89%
1 Cent Flowing Hair Chain Reverse (1793)
The Flowing Hair Chain Reverse Cent was the first large cent issued in 1793. Featuring Liberty with flowing hair on the obverse and a chain of 15 links symbolizing unity on the reverse.
- Designer: Henry Voight
- Weight: 13.48 grams
- Diameter: 27 mm
- Mintage: 36,103
- Score: 94%
1 Cent Flowing Hair Wreath (1793)
Issued later in 1793, the Flowing Hair Wreath Cent features similar Liberty imagery but with a wreath replacing the chain on the reverse.
- Designer: Adam Eckfeldt
- Weight: 13.5 grams
- Diameter: 26 mm
- Mintage: 63,357
- Score: 93%
1 Cent Liberty Cap (1793-1796)
The Liberty Cap Large Cent was introduced in 1793, featuring Liberty with a cap on a pole, symbolizing freedom. The reverse has a simple wreath enclosing the denomination.
- Designer: John Gardner
- Weight: 13.48 grams
- Diameter: 29 mm
- Mintage: 1,431,077
- Score: 92%
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