1855 HALF CENT
PCGS Nos: 1233, 1234, 1235,
1326, 1327, 1328
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 56,500
Proofs: estimated 25
Designer: Christian
Gobrecht
Diameter: 23
millimeters
Metal content:
Copper - 100%
Weight: 84 grains
(5.44 grams)
Edge: Plain
Mintmarks: None
(for Philadelphia)
Notes:
The finest Uncirculated Brown example graded by PCGS is a single
MS-66BN.
The finest Uncirculated Red-Brown examples graded by PCGS are 15
MS-65RB's.
The finest Uncirculated Red examples graded by PCGS are 21 MS-65RD's.
The finest Proof Brown examples graded by PCGS are 4 PR-64BN's.
The finest Proof Red-Brown examples graded by PCGS are 2 PR-64RB's.
The finest Proof Red examples graded by PCGS are 2 PR-65RD's.
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Stamp and Coin
Varieties (1):
Cohen 1 - Common
Significant appearances:
(see individual variety)
Recent appearances:
(see individual variety)
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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