Whitman Expo
Draped Bust Half Cent 1800-1808 Half Cent MS RD Values
Details
Obverse: Lady Liberty is portrayed, facing right, with a bust draped by the top portion of her blouse. The word LIBERTY appears across the top periphery and 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:
72301
Coin Date:
Draped Bust Half Cent
Denomination:
1/2c / Half Cent
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1800-1808
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
1800-1808
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
5.44 gr
Weight:
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
Obverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT, 1, 200
Reverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
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