Half Cent (Classic Head), 1858 - 1861, Proof, Reverse of 1840 - 1857, Philadelphia mint
Classic Head (1809 - 1836)
Obverse: Classic head left, flanked by stars, date below.
Lettering: LIBERTY / 1836
Reverse: Value within wreath.
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / HALF CENT
Edge: Plain
Identification
Yeoman, R. S., Bressett, K., Bowers Q. D., Garrett J. (Ed.) (2009). A Guide Book of United States Coins 2010: The Official Red Book (63rd ed.). Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, LLC
page: 91
Main data
Denomination: Half Cent
Nickname: Classic Head
Value: 0.005
Currency: Dollar
Year: 1858 - 1861
Variety: Reverse of 1840 - 1857
Type: Restrike
Minting
Mint: Philadelphia
Minting type: milled
Minting quality: Proof
Designer: John Reich
Parameters
Material: Copper
Diameter (mm): 23.5
Shape: Round
ObvRev: coin_180
