Whitman Expo
1849 Half Cent MS RD Values
Details
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:
641
Coin Date:
1849
Denomination:
1/2c / Half Cent
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
39,864
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1849-1857
Composition:
Copper
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
5.44 gr
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
