{"product_id":"1809-classic-head-half-cent-copper-philadelphia-mint","title":"1809 Classic Head Half Cent — Copper — Philadelphia Mint","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1809 Classic Head Half Cent — Copper — Philadelphia Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwn a remarkable piece of early American history with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1809 Classic Head Half Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the formative years of the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Classic Head Half Cent was produced from 1809 through 1836, making the 1809 issue the inaugural year of this distinctive early American coin design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe half cent was one of the earliest denominations authorized by the United States government, representing one-half of one cent, or 1\/200 of a dollar. These small copper coins played an important role in everyday commerce during the nation's early decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1809 Half Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was issued during the first year of James Madison's presidency, just over three decades after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring this period, the United States was a young and rapidly developing nation, expanding its commercial networks, agricultural economy, and western settlements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse features a left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty wearing a classical headband inscribed LIBERTY. Thirteen stars surround the portrait, representing the original American colonies, while the date 1809 appears beneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse displays the denomination HALF CENT enclosed within a decorative wreath, surrounded by the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Classic Head design is traditionally credited to John Reich, an assistant engraver at the United States Mint whose work contributed to several important early American coinage designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike modern United States cents, the 1809 Half Cent was struck in copper, with a standard weight of approximately 5.44 grams and a diameter of approximately 23.5 millimeters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll 1809 Classic Head Half Cents were produced at the Philadelphia Mint and carry no mint mark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1809 issue is particularly interesting to collectors because it represents the first year of the Classic Head design and includes several recognized die varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese early copper coins were manufactured using individually prepared dies, resulting in subtle differences in dates, lettering, and other design features that allow specialists to identify particular varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1809 Half Cent circulated during an era when even a fraction of a cent held meaningful purchasing power, making it a fascinating reminder of how dramatically American money and commerce have changed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, collectors appreciate the 1809 Classic Head Half Cent for its age, historical significance, distinctive design, and importance within the early United States copper coinage series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether collected as part of a complete Half Cent date set, an early American copper collection, or a broader collection of historic United States coinage, the 1809 Classic Head Half Cent offers an appealing combination of history, craftsmanship, and numismatic interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Half Cent ($0.005 USD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1809\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Classic Head Half Cent (1809–1836)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Classic Head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5.44 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 23.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e John Reich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Left-facing Liberty wearing a headband inscribed LIBERTY, surrounded by thirteen stars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HALF CENT within a wreath, surrounded by UNITED STATES OF 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