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Entry Details
PCGS Number: 35223 Coin Date: 1809 Denomination (Short): 1/2c Denomination (Long): Half Cent Variety: Normal Date Variety 2: C-2 Desg: MS Composition: Copper Mintage: 1,154,572 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Classic Head Coinage Years: 1809-1836 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 23.5 Weight (Grams): 5.44 Designer: John Reich Edge: Plain Obverse Description: 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 Description: 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. PCGS #: 35223 NGC ID: 222P
