United States 1828 half cent

from the Mountain Groan Collection

Like all United States half cents, this specimen was struck at the Philadelphia mint. It has been counterstamped "J. ROUSH" on the obverse and "E. O. HILL" on the reverse. The classic head half cent was struck 1809-36 and this is a common date. A variety exists with 12 stars on the obverse which receives a premium.

Recorded Mintage: 606,000 (including the 12 star obverse).

Specification: copper, 5.45 g (84 grains), 23.5 mm diameter, plain edge, Designer: John Reich.

Source:

• Breen, Walter H., Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U. S. and Colonial Coins, New York: Doubleday, 1987.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Yeoman, R. S., and Kenneth Bressett (ed.), A Guide Book of United States Coins, 65th Ed., Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, 2011.
• Alexander, David T., Coin World Comprehensive Catalog & Encyclopedia of United States Coins, Sidney, OH: Amos Press, 1995.

Link to:

• 1826 half cent
• 1828 cent
• 1832 half cent
• return to United States Classic Head Half Cents (1809-1836)
• Coins and currency dated 1828