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Images courtesy of Gene Braig
Varieties:
Proof Originals
Proof Restrike - Reverse of 1836
Proof Restrike - Reverse of 1840
Notes:
Mint reports show a mintage of 2,200 1831 Half Cents, but the figure is
believed to represent a delivery of Half Cents dated 1832. Most
experts believe that the 1831 Half Cents were struck only as Proofs.
Nevertheless, a significant number of 1831 Half Cents circulated in fact
(see the image below for confirmation). In several of these cases,
it is impossible to tell if the coin started out as a Proof or a
circulation strike, so the jury is still out.
The finest circulation strike Brown example graded by PCGS is a single
AU-55BN.
The finest Proof "Original" Brown example graded by PCGS is a
single PR-65BN.
The finest Proof "Rev. 1836" Brown example graded by PCGS is a
single PR-67BN. The finest Proof "Rev. 1836" Red-Brown
example graded by PCGS is a single PR-66RB. The finest Proof Red
example graded by PCGS is a single PR-66RD.
The finest Proof "Rev. 1840" Brown example graded by PCGS is a
single PR-66BN. The finest Proof "Rev.1840" Red-Brown example graded by PCGS is
a single PR-66RB.
Significant examples:
See individual varieties
Recent appearances:
See individual varieties
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"American Half Cents - The 'Little Half Sisters' (Second
Edition)" by Roger S. Cohen, Jr.
"Walter
Breen's Encyclopedia of United States Half Cents 1793-1857" by
Walter Breen (purchase a copy by clicking on the title)
"The PCGS Population
Report, October 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
Relevant collector
organizations:
Early American Coppers Club
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