Half cent (United States coin)
1793–1857 American coin worth 0.5 cents / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Half cent" redirects here. For the English equivalent, see Half penny (disambiguation). For the Dutch coin, see Half-cent coin (Netherlands).
The half cent was the smallest denomination of United States coin ever minted. It was first minted in 1793 and last minted in 1857. It was minted with five different designs.
Quick Facts Value, Diameter ...
United States | |
Value | 0.5 cents or 0.005 US dollars |
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Diameter | 23.5 mm |
Thickness | 2 mm |
Edge |
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Composition | 100% copper |
Years of minting | 1793–1857 |
Obverse | |
Design | Lady Liberty with braided hair |
Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
Design date | 1840 |
Reverse | |
Design | Denomination surrounded by a wreath |
Design date | 1840 |
Design discontinued | 1857 |
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