Half Cent, 1837
Classic Head (1809 - 1836)
Obverse: Eagle with Shield.
Lettering: U.S. STANDART WEIGHT & VALUE / 1837
Reverse: Value within wreath.
Lettering: PURE COPPER / HALF CENT WORTH OF
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
Value: 0.005
Currency: Dollar
Year: 1837
Type: Token
Minting
Minting type: milled
Designer: John Reich
Parameters
Material: Copper
Shape: Round
ObvRev: coin_180
