PCGS Nos: 1153, 1154, 1155

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 487,000
Proofs: None reported or known

Designer: John Reich

Diameter: 23.5 millimeters

Metal content:
Copper - 100%

Weight: 84 grains (5.45 grams)

Edge: Plain

Mintmark: None (all 1829 Half Cents were struck at the Philadelphia Mint)

Varieties (1):
Cohen 1 - Common

Notes:
The finest Brown 1829 Half Cents graded by PCGS are 5 MS-65BN's.

The finest Red-Brown 1829 Half Cents graded by PCGS are 3 MS-66RB's.

The finest Red 1829 Half Cent graded by PCGS is a single MS-64RD.

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, April 2004" by The Professional Coin Grading Service

Relevant collector organizations:
Early American Coppers Club