Whitman Expo
1848 Restrike Half Cent PR BN Large Berries 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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
30
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1840-1857
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Restrike
Variety 2:
Large Berries
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
5.44 gr
Weight:
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
23.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1848
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
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