Classic Head Half Cent Mintages
Although the Classic Head Half Cent design was in use from 1809 to 1836, the complete series comprises only 13 issues. Of this number, the 1831 had an extremely low…
1836 Proof Classic Head Half Cent
The 1836 Proof Classic Head Half Cent (Buy on eBay) is another rare issue and the start of many proof-only dates for the half cent denomination. The others would follow…
1831 Classic Head Half Cent
The 1831 Classic Head Half Cent (Buy on eBay) is somewhat of a mystery, and its status has been long debated. Some believe that this was a proof-only issue, while…
Proof Classic Head Half Cents
With the introduction of more precise equipment in the 1830's, the Mint was finally able to produce high-quality coins in relatively large numbers. It was also in this decade that…
Composition and Specifications
For the Classic Head Half Cent, the official standards for the denomination remained the same as the previous design. However, by this time the quality of production at the Mint…