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Half Cent Coin
cent (United States coin) The half cent was the smallest denomination of United States coin ever minted. It was first minted in 1793 and last minted in 1857.
Composition100% copper Years of minting1793–1857Design Lady Liberty with braided hairDesigner Christian Gobrecht Design date1840DesignDenomination surrounded by a wreathDesign date1840Design discontinued1857The half cent was the smallest denomination of United States coin ever minted. 1809 – 1,154,572 1810 – 215,000 1811 – 63,140 1825 – 63,000 1826 – 234,000 1828 – 606,000 1829 – 487,000 1831 – 2,200 1832 – 51,000 1833 – 103,000 1834 – 141,000 1835 – 398,000 1836 – proof only, restrikes were made 1837 – No half cents were struck by the United States government; however, due to the need for small change, half-cent tokens were produced by private businessmen. The Half Cent Handbook – Classic Head & Braided Hair Varieties by Ed Fuhrman, 2021.
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