Classic Head Half Cent is a United States catalog series covering 1809-1836. This page organizes the available design types, dated issues, mint information, recognized varieties, physical specifications, and grade references.

24 dated issues and 0 documented varieties are organized below.

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Early Copper Half Penny

1809–1836; 100% Copper.

Designer: John Reich; diameter: 23.5 mm; weight: 5.44 g.

Dated issues

1809 P Classic Head Half Cent - All Varieties1809 P Classic Head Half Cent - 9 Over Inverted 91809 P Classic Head Half Cent - Normal Date1809 P Classic Head Half Cent - Small circle Inside 01810 P Classic Head Half Cent1811 P Classic Head Half Cent - All Varieties1811 P Classic Head Half Cent - Close Date1811 P Classic Head Half Cent - Reverse of 1802 - Unofficial Restrike1811 P Classic Head Half Cent - Wide Date1825 P Classic Head Half Cent1826 P Classic Head Half Cent1828 P Classic Head Half Cent - All Varieties1828 P Classic Head Half Cent - 12 Stars1828 P Classic Head Half Cent - 13 Stars1829 P Classic Head Half Cent1831 P Classic Head Half Cent - Original1831 P Classic Head Half Cent - Restrike - Large Berries - Reverse of 18361831 P Classic Head Half Cent - Restrike - Small Berries - Reverse of 1840-18571832 P Classic Head Half Cent1833 P Classic Head Half Cent1834 P Classic Head Half Cent1835 P Classic Head Half Cent1836 P Classic Head Half Cent - Original - Proof Only1836 P Classic Head Half Cent - Restrike - Reverse of 1840-1857 - Proof Only