RedRyder's 1831 P Classic Head Half Cents : Original

Early Copper Half Penny

Mintage: 2,200
Minted at: Philadelphia

Designer - Engraver: John Reich
Metal Composition: 100% Copper

Diameter: 23.5 mm
Mass / Weight: 5.44 grams


What this coin looks like (obverse, reverse, mint mark location, special features, etc.):
1831 Classic Head Half Cent Penny - Original Strike

One major variety of the 1831 Classic Head Half Cent (Penny) features the original strike. The reverse of this coin features large round berries on the wreath. The right side of the last letter "S" in the word "STATES" will line up with the tip of a leaf near the top of the wreath. The difference between the original strike vs first restrike vs second restrike is depicted below in the example comparison image. Source of example images are courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries:

1831 Original vs First Restrike vs Second Restrike Classic Head Half Cent - Difference and Comparison



Coin valuation chart: Typical coin prices, values and worth per grade or condition - in USD
Good
(G-4)
Very Good
(VG-8)
Fine
(F-12)
Very Fine
(VF-20)
Extremely Fine
(EF-40)
About Uncirculated
(AU-50)
Uncirculated
(MS-60)
Uncirculated
(MS-63)
Proof
(PR-63)
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MELT VALUE: $0.0531






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