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Entry Details
PCGS Number: 1209 Coin Date: 1836 Denomination (Short): 1/2c Denomination (Long): Half Cent Variety: Original Desg: PR Composition: Copper Mintage: 140–240 Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Half Cent Coinage Years: 1809-1836 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 23.5 Weight (Grams): 5.44 Weight (Ounces): 0.1749 Designer: John Reich Edge: Plain Edge 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. General Notes: The original version variety of the 1836 Proof Half Cent is of the Classic
Head design on the obverse and large round berries on the reverse. This
variety?s reverse also possesses a line under the word Cent and a small
circle dead center on the coin. There were 42 pieces minted in 1836 that
encompasses all known varieties with this original being the most common.
Overall, this is quite a rare coin worth anywhere between five thousand to
over thirty thousand dollars depending on the grade. PCGS #: 1209 NGC ID: 223B
