Whitman Expo
1841 Restrike Half Cent PR BN Reverse of 1856 Values
Details
The restrike version variety of the 1841 Proof Half Cent is of the Braided Hair design on the obverse (with a massive die crack) and tiny berries on the reverse. There are also some other reverse diagnostics to tell it apart from the original. The mintage was composed of just 16 coins which is on the lower end for the series but since supposedly all were recovered this is still considered an early type coin.
Obverse: Lady Liberty is portrayed with hair tied in a bun, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called braided hair style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear continuously around the periphery with the date at the bottom.
Reverse: 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.
Basic Information
GSID:
591
Coin Date:
1841
Denomination:
1/2c / Half Cent
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
15–18 known
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1840-1857
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Restrike
Variety 2:
Reverse of 1856
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
5.44 gr
Weight:
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
23.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
