1809 Classic Head Half Cent ☆☆ Scarce Early American Copper 280

Denomination: 1/2C

Coin: Classic Head

Composition: Copper

Year: 1809

Color: BN

Fineness: 0.9

Strike Type: Business

Mint Location: Philadelphia

KM Number: 483

Country of Origin: United States

Up for auction/sale is a wonderful and scarce early American copper classic from the United States Mint—an 1809 Classic Head Half Cent (Philadelphia Mint issue with no mint mark), graded in honest Very Good (VG Details) condition.

Struck during the administration of James Madison, this historic fractional copper piece features John Reich's iconic Classic Head design of Liberty on the obverse and a wreath-enclosed denomination on the reverse. Preserved in collectible Very Good condition, this specimen displays even circulation wear with clear major lettering, a readable 1809 date, and classic early mint character, accompanied by light, minor historical scratches across the obverse portrait.