1836 Classic Head Half Cent
Base
About This Coin
The 1836 Classic Head Half Cent is a United States cent from the Classic Head Half Cents 1809-1836 series — the final year of the series. In 1836, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 126. This represents the lowest annual mintage in the entire series, below the series median of 154,030. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a fillet or headband inscribed LIBERTY and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing HALF CENT. Final year of the Classic Head Half Cent. Transitional to the Braided Hair type. Struck in copper, weighing 5.44 grams, 23.5 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Estimated market value across variants is approximately $19K. A notable auction result reached $118K in PR66BN grade at Stack's Bowers. Designed by John Reich.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(3)
1836 Proof Classic Head Half Cent - 1st Restrike, Rev of 1836
1836 Proof Classic Head Half Cent - Original
1836 Proof Classic Head Half Cent - Second Restrike Rev of 1840 Design
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