USA Half Cent "Classic Head" 1809-1836 coin KM# 41

Prices Prices The value of a coin depends on several factors such as rarity, wear, mintage, supply and demand, etc. Please go to Coins conditions page to know more. Read more ❭×	50 - 65,000 $
Years	1809 - 1836
Value	Half Cent
Metal	Copper
Category	Circulation Coins
Weight	5.44 g.
Diameter	23.5 mm.

Obverse

Classic head left, flanked by stars, date below.
Lettering: LIBERTY

Reverse

Value within wreath.
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HALF CENT

Details

Engravers: John Reich
Edge: Plain
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Shape: Round

Varieties

Issued between 1809 and 1836.
Coin produced in 1809 has next varieties: 1809, 1809 circle in 0, 1809/6.
Coin produced in 1811 has next varieties: 1811, 1811 restrike, reverse of 1802.
Coin produced in 1828 has next varieties: 1828 12 stars, 1828 13 stars.
Coin produced in 1831 has next varieties: 1831 1st restrike, lg. berries, reverse of 1836, 1831 2nd restrike, sm. berries, reverse of 1840, proof, 1831 original.
Coin produced in 1836 has next varieties: 1836 original, proof, 1836 restrike, reverse of 1840, proof.

Variety

Photos

Mintage

Prices

1809

Inc. above

58 - 650 $

Prices by Grading
G4 GOOD Good coins have heavy wear but you can still see the date. Usually the date is worn down or merges with the rim of the coin. The major details are also smoothed out or mostly gone. Read more ❭×	VG8 VERY GOOD Coins in very good condition have heavy wear on them but the major details are more visible. The central details are still worn down and barely existing. Read more ❭×	F12 FINE Fine coins still contain a lot of wear but the overall design is bold and clear. Also, the rims of the coins are nearly separated as well. Read more ❭×	VF20 VERY FINE A Very Fine coin grade indicates that the rims are clear and much of the wording is clear. There is moderate wear to the coin and the finer details are beginning to appear. Read more ❭×	XF40 EXTREMELY (EXTRA) FINE A grade of Extra Fine or Extremely Fine is given to a coin with very little wear and much of the major and minor details are clear and bold. Read more ❭×	MS60 UNCIRCULATED - MINT STATE BASAL These coins are uncirculated but usually have a lot of ugly contact marks and scratches usually resulting from wear and tear of flowing through the machines at the mint. There is almost no luster and the coin is not visually appealing, but it is still uncirculated. Read more ❭×
58 $	78 $	87 $	100 $	135 $	650 $

1809 circle in 0

65 - 800 $

Prices by Grading
G4 GOOD Good coins have heavy wear but you can still see the date. Usually the date is worn down or merges with the rim of the coin. The major details are also smoothed out or mostly gone. Read more ❭×	VG8 VERY GOOD Coins in very good condition have heavy wear on them but the major details are more visible. The central details are still worn down and barely existing. Read more ❭×	F12 FINE Fine coins still contain a lot of wear but the overall design is bold and clear. Also, the rims of the coins are nearly separated as well. Read more ❭×	VF20 VERY FINE A Very Fine coin grade indicates that the rims are clear and much of the wording is clear. There is moderate wear to the coin and the finer details are beginning to appear. Read more ❭×	XF40 EXTREMELY (EXTRA) FINE A grade of Extra Fine or Extremely Fine is given to a coin with very little wear and much of the major and minor details are clear and bold. Read more ❭×	MS60 UNCIRCULATED - MINT STATE BASAL These coins are uncirculated but usually have a lot of ugly contact marks and scratches usually resulting from wear and tear of flowing through the machines at the mint. There is almost no luster and the coin is not visually appealing, but it is still uncirculated. Read more ❭×
65 $	75 $	85 $	140 $	285 $	800 $

1809/6

1,155,000

60 - 850 $

Prices by Grading
G4 GOOD Good coins have heavy wear but you can still see the date. Usually the date is worn down or merges with the rim of the coin. The major details are also smoothed out or mostly gone. Read more ❭×	VG8 VERY GOOD Coins in very good condition have heavy wear on them but the major details are more visible. The central details are still worn down and barely existing. Read more ❭×	F12 FINE Fine coins still contain a lot of wear but the overall design is bold and clear. Also, the rims of the coins are nearly separated as well. Read more ❭×	VF20 VERY FINE A Very Fine coin grade indicates that the rims are clear and much of the wording is clear. There is moderate wear to the coin and the finer details are beginning to appear. Read more ❭×	XF40 EXTREMELY (EXTRA) FINE A grade of Extra Fine or Extremely Fine is given to a coin with very little wear and much of the major and minor details are clear and bold. Read more ❭×	MS60 UNCIRCULATED - MINT STATE BASAL These coins are uncirculated but usually have a lot of ugly contact marks and scratches usually resulting from wear and tear of flowing through the machines at the mint. There is almost no luster and the coin is not visually appealing, but it is still uncirculated. Read more ❭×
60 $	80 $	110 $	150 $	250 $	850 $

1810

215,000

65 - 3,550 $

Prices by Grading
G4 GOOD Good coins have heavy wear but you can still see the date. Usually the date is worn down or merges with the rim of the coin. The major details are also smoothed out or mostly gone. Read more ❭×	VG8 VERY GOOD Coins in very good condition have heavy wear on them but the major details are more visible. The central details are still worn down and barely existing. Read more ❭×	F12 FINE Fine coins still contain a lot of wear but the overall design is bold and clear. Also, the rims of the coins are nearly separated as well. Read more ❭×	VF20 VERY FINE A Very Fine coin grade indicates that the rims are clear and much of the wording is clear. There is moderate wear to the coin and the finer details are beginning to appear. Read more ❭×	XF40 EXTREMELY (EXTRA) FINE A grade of Extra Fine or Extremely Fine is given to a coin with very little wear and much of the major and minor details are clear and bold. Read more ❭×	MS60 UNCIRCULATED - MINT STATE BASAL These coins are uncirculated but usually have a lot of ugly contact marks and scratches usually resulting from wear and tear of flowing through the machines at the mint. There is almost no luster and the coin is not visually appealing, but it is still uncirculated. Read more ❭×
65 $	103 $	150 $	500 $	600 $	3,550 $

1811

63,140

255 - 4,000 $

Prices by Grading
G4 GOOD Good coins have heavy wear but you can still see the date. Usually the date is worn down or merges with the rim of the coin. The major details are also smoothed out or mostly gone. Read more ❭×	VG8 VERY GOOD Coins in very good condition have heavy wear on them but the major details are more visible. The central details are still worn down and barely existing. Read more ❭×	F12 FINE Fine coins still contain a lot of wear but the overall design is bold and clear. Also, the rims of the coins are nearly separated as well. Read more ❭×	VF20 VERY FINE A Very Fine coin grade indicates that the rims are clear and much of the wording is clear. There is moderate wear to the coin and the finer details are beginning to appear. Read more ❭×	XF40 EXTREMELY (EXTRA) FINE A grade of Extra Fine or Extremely Fine is given to a coin with very little wear and much of the major and minor details are clear and bold. Read more ❭×
255 $	375 $	750 $	1,800 $	4,000 $

1811 restrike, reverse of 1802

57,500 $

Prices by Grading
MS60 UNCIRCULATED - MINT STATE BASAL These coins are uncirculated but usually have a lot of ugly contact marks and scratches usually resulting from wear and tear of flowing through the machines at the mint. There is almost no luster and the coin is not visually appealing, but it is still uncirculated. Read more ❭×
57,500 $

1825

63,000

55 - 950 $

Prices by Grading
G4 GOOD Good coins have heavy wear but you can still see the date. Usually the date is worn down or merges with the rim of the coin. The major details are also smoothed out or mostly gone. Read more ❭×	VG8 VERY GOOD Coins in very good condition have heavy wear on them but the major details are more visible. The central details are still worn down and barely existing. Read more ❭×	F12 FINE Fine coins still contain a lot of wear but the overall design is bold and clear. Also, the rims of the coins are nearly separated as well. Read more ❭×	VF20 VERY FINE A Very Fine coin grade indicates that the rims are clear and much of the wording is clear. There is moderate wear to the coin and the finer details are beginning to appear. Read more ❭×	XF40 EXTREMELY (EXTRA) FINE A grade of Extra Fine or Extremely Fine is given to a coin with very little wear and much of the major and minor details are clear and bold. Read more ❭×	MS60 UNCIRCULATED - MINT STATE BASAL These coins are uncirculated but usually have a lot of ugly contact marks and scratches usually resulting from wear and tear of flowing through the machines at the mint. There is almost no luster and the coin is not visually appealing, but it is still uncirculated. Read more ❭×
55 $	73 $	82 $	110 $	500 $	950 $

1826

234,000

50 - 750 $

Prices by Grading
G4 GOOD Good coins have heavy wear but you can still see the date. Usually the date is worn down or merges with the rim of the coin. The major details are also smoothed out or mostly gone. Read more ❭×	VG8 VERY GOOD Coins in very good condition have heavy wear on them but the major details are more visible. The central details are still worn down and barely existing. Read more ❭×	F12 FINE Fine coins still contain a lot of wear but the overall design is bold and clear. Also, the rims of the coins are nearly separated as well. Read more ❭×	VF20 VERY FINE A Very Fine coin grade indicates that the rims are clear and much of the wording is clear. There is moderate wear to the coin and the finer details are beginning to appear. Read more ❭×	XF40 EXTREMELY (EXTRA) FINE A grade of Extra Fine or Extremely Fine is given to a coin with very little wear and much of the major and minor details are clear and bold. Read more ❭×	MS60 UNCIRCULATED - MINT STATE BASAL These coins are uncirculated but usually have a lot of ugly contact marks and scratches usually resulting from wear and tear of flowing through the machines at the mint. There is almost no luster and the coin is not visually appealing, but it is still uncirculated. Read more ❭×
50 $	68 $	79 $	90 $	500 $	750 $

1828 12 stars

Inc. above

60 - 850 $

Prices by Grading
G4 GOOD Good coins have heavy wear but you can still see the date. Usually the date is worn down or merges with the rim of the coin. The major details are also smoothed out or mostly gone. Read more ❭×	VG8 VERY GOOD Coins in very good condition have heavy wear on them but the major details are more visible. The central details are still worn down and barely existing. Read more ❭×	F12 FINE Fine coins still contain a lot of wear but the overall design is bold and clear. Also, the rims of the coins are nearly separated as well. Read more ❭×	VF20 VERY FINE A Very Fine coin grade indicates that the rims are clear and much of the wording is clear. There is moderate wear to the coin and the finer details are beginning to appear. Read more ❭×	XF40 EXTREMELY (EXTRA) FINE A grade of Extra Fine or Extremely Fine is given to a coin with very little wear and much of the major and minor details are clear and bold. Read more ❭×	MS60 UNCIRCULATED - MINT STATE BASAL These coins are uncirculated but usually have a lot of ugly contact marks and scratches usually resulting from wear and tear of flowing through the machines at the mint. There is almost no luster and the coin is not visually appealing, but it is still uncirculated. Read more ❭×
60 $	78 $	122 $	175 $	550 $	850 $

1828 13 stars

606,000

50 - 225 $

Prices by Grading
G4 GOOD Good coins have heavy wear but you can still see the date. Usually the date is worn down or merges with the rim of the coin. The major details are also smoothed out or mostly gone. Read more ❭×	VG8 VERY GOOD Coins in very good condition have heavy wear on them but the major details are more visible. The central details are still worn down and barely existing. Read more ❭×	F12 FINE Fine coins still contain a lot of wear but the overall design is bold and clear. Also, the rims of the coins are nearly separated as well. Read more ❭×	VF20 VERY FINE A Very Fine coin grade indicates that the rims are clear and much of the wording is clear. There is moderate wear to the coin and the finer details are beginning to appear. Read more ❭×	XF40 EXTREMELY (EXTRA) FINE A grade of Extra Fine or Extremely Fine is given to a coin with very little wear and much of the major and minor details are clear and bold. Read more ❭×	MS60 UNCIRCULATED - MINT STATE BASAL These coins are uncirculated but usually have a lot of ugly contact marks and scratches usually resulting from wear and tear of flowing through the machines at the mint. There is almost no luster and the coin is not visually appealing, but it is still uncirculated. Read more ❭×
50 $	68 $	72 $	75 $	88 $	225 $

1829

487,000

50 - 500 $

Prices by Grading
G4 GOOD Good coins have heavy wear but you can still see the date. Usually the date is worn down or merges with the rim of the coin. The major details are also smoothed out or mostly gone. Read more ❭×	VG8 VERY GOOD Coins in very good condition have heavy wear on them but the major details are more visible. The central details are still worn down and barely existing. Read more ❭×	F12 FINE Fine coins still contain a lot of wear but the overall design is bold and clear. Also, the rims of the coins are nearly separated as well. Read more ❭×	VF20 VERY FINE A Very Fine coin grade indicates that the rims are clear and much of the wording is clear. There is moderate wear to the coin and the finer details are beginning to appear. Read more ❭×	XF40 EXTREMELY (EXTRA) FINE A grade of Extra Fine or Extremely Fine is given to a coin with very little wear and much of the major and minor details are clear and bold. Read more ❭×	MS60 UNCIRCULATED - MINT STATE BASAL These coins are uncirculated but usually have a lot of ugly contact marks and scratches usually resulting from wear and tear of flowing through the machines at the mint. There is almost no luster and the coin is not visually appealing, but it is still uncirculated. Read more ❭×
50 $	71 $	79 $	100 $	150 $	500 $

1831 1st restrike, lg. berries, reverse of 1836

6,500 $

Prices by Grading
MS60 UNCIRCULATED - MINT STATE BASAL These coins are uncirculated but usually have a lot of ugly contact marks and scratches usually resulting from wear and tear of flowing through the machines at the mint. There is almost no luster and the coin is not visually appealing, but it is still uncirculated. Read more ❭×
6,500 $

1831 2nd restrike, sm. berries, reverse of 1840, proof

55,000 $

Prices by Grading
MS60 UNCIRCULATED - MINT STATE BASAL These coins are uncirculated but usually have a lot of ugly contact marks and scratches usually resulting from wear and tear of flowing through the machines at the mint. There is almost no luster and the coin is not visually appealing, but it is still uncirculated. Read more ❭×
55,000 $

1831 original

2,200

65,000 $

Prices by Grading
XF40 EXTREMELY (EXTRA) FINE A grade of Extra Fine or Extremely Fine is given to a coin with very little wear and much of the major and minor details are clear and bold. Read more ❭×
65,000 $

1832

154,000

50 - 225 $

Prices by Grading
G4 GOOD Good coins have heavy wear but you can still see the date. Usually the date is worn down or merges with the rim of the coin. The major details are also smoothed out or mostly gone. Read more ❭×	VG8 VERY GOOD Coins in very good condition have heavy wear on them but the major details are more visible. The central details are still worn down and barely existing. Read more ❭×	F12 FINE Fine coins still contain a lot of wear but the overall design is bold and clear. Also, the rims of the coins are nearly separated as well. Read more ❭×	VF20 VERY FINE A Very Fine coin grade indicates that the rims are clear and much of the wording is clear. There is moderate wear to the coin and the finer details are beginning to appear. Read more ❭×	XF40 EXTREMELY (EXTRA) FINE A grade of Extra Fine or Extremely Fine is given to a coin with very little wear and much of the major and minor details are clear and bold. Read more ❭×	MS60 UNCIRCULATED - MINT STATE BASAL These coins are uncirculated but usually have a lot of ugly contact marks and scratches usually resulting from wear and tear of flowing through the machines at the mint. There is almost no luster and the coin is not visually appealing, but it is still uncirculated. Read more ❭×
50 $	68 $	72 $	75 $	88 $	225 $

1833

120,000

50 - 225 $

Prices by Grading
G4 GOOD Good coins have heavy wear but you can still see the date. Usually the date is worn down or merges with the rim of the coin. The major details are also smoothed out or mostly gone. Read more ❭×	VG8 VERY GOOD Coins in very good condition have heavy wear on them but the major details are more visible. The central details are still worn down and barely existing. Read more ❭×	F12 FINE Fine coins still contain a lot of wear but the overall design is bold and clear. Also, the rims of the coins are nearly separated as well. Read more ❭×	VF20 VERY FINE A Very Fine coin grade indicates that the rims are clear and much of the wording is clear. There is moderate wear to the coin and the finer details are beginning to appear. Read more ❭×	XF40 EXTREMELY (EXTRA) FINE A grade of Extra Fine or Extremely Fine is given to a coin with very little wear and much of the major and minor details are clear and bold. Read more ❭×	MS60 UNCIRCULATED - MINT STATE BASAL These coins are uncirculated but usually have a lot of ugly contact marks and scratches usually resulting from wear and tear of flowing through the machines at the mint. There is almost no luster and the coin is not visually appealing, but it is still uncirculated. Read more ❭×
50 $	68 $	72 $	75 $	88 $	225 $

1834

141,000

50 - 225 $

Prices by Grading
G4 GOOD Good coins have heavy wear but you can still see the date. Usually the date is worn down or merges with the rim of the coin. The major details are also smoothed out or mostly gone. Read more ❭×	VG8 VERY GOOD Coins in very good condition have heavy wear on them but the major details are more visible. The central details are still worn down and barely existing. Read more ❭×	F12 FINE Fine coins still contain a lot of wear but the overall design is bold and clear. Also, the rims of the coins are nearly separated as well. Read more ❭×	VF20 VERY FINE A Very Fine coin grade indicates that the rims are clear and much of the wording is clear. There is moderate wear to the coin and the finer details are beginning to appear. Read more ❭×	XF40 EXTREMELY (EXTRA) FINE A grade of Extra Fine or Extremely Fine is given to a coin with very little wear and much of the major and minor details are clear and bold. Read more ❭×	MS60 UNCIRCULATED - MINT STATE BASAL These coins are uncirculated but usually have a lot of ugly contact marks and scratches usually resulting from wear and tear of flowing through the machines at the mint. There is almost no luster and the coin is not visually appealing, but it is still uncirculated. Read more ❭×
50 $	68 $	72 $	75 $	88 $	225 $

1835

398,000

50 - 225 $

Prices by Grading
G4 GOOD Good coins have heavy wear but you can still see the date. Usually the date is worn down or merges with the rim of the coin. The major details are also smoothed out or mostly gone. Read more ❭×	VG8 VERY GOOD Coins in very good condition have heavy wear on them but the major details are more visible. The central details are still worn down and barely existing. Read more ❭×	F12 FINE Fine coins still contain a lot of wear but the overall design is bold and clear. Also, the rims of the coins are nearly separated as well. Read more ❭×	VF20 VERY FINE A Very Fine coin grade indicates that the rims are clear and much of the wording is clear. There is moderate wear to the coin and the finer details are beginning to appear. Read more ❭×	XF40 EXTREMELY (EXTRA) FINE A grade of Extra Fine or Extremely Fine is given to a coin with very little wear and much of the major and minor details are clear and bold. Read more ❭×	MS60 UNCIRCULATED - MINT STATE BASAL These coins are uncirculated but usually have a lot of ugly contact marks and scratches usually resulting from wear and tear of flowing through the machines at the mint. There is almost no luster and the coin is not visually appealing, but it is still uncirculated. Read more ❭×
50 $	68 $	72 $	75 $	88 $	225 $

1836 original, proof

6,000 $

Prices by Grading
MS60 UNCIRCULATED - MINT STATE BASAL These coins are uncirculated but usually have a lot of ugly contact marks and scratches usually resulting from wear and tear of flowing through the machines at the mint. There is almost no luster and the coin is not visually appealing, but it is still uncirculated. Read more ❭×
6,000 $

1836 restrike, reverse of 1840, proof

50,000 $

Prices by Grading
MS60 UNCIRCULATED - MINT STATE BASAL These coins are uncirculated but usually have a lot of ugly contact marks and scratches usually resulting from wear and tear of flowing through the machines at the mint. There is almost no luster and the coin is not visually appealing, but it is still uncirculated. Read more ❭×
50,000 $