{"product_id":"1828-half-cent-12-stars-good","title":"1828 Half Cent - 12 Stars - Good","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a fascinating piece of early American copper coinage to your collection with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1828 Classic Head Half Cent – 12 Stars Variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e condition. Struck from copper more than 195 years ago, the Half Cent represents the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmallest denomination ever issued for circulation by the United States Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a distinctive piece of early U.S. monetary history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Reich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the obverse features Liberty facing left with flowing hair secured by a headband inscribed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIBERTY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This particular variety is distinguished by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 stars surrounding Liberty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than the 13 stars found on another 1828 variety. The reverse displays the denomination \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHALF CENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e within a wreath, surrounded by the inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUNITED STATES OF AMERICA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this coin exhibits heavy but honest circulation wear consistent with its nearly two centuries of history. The date, major portrait features, wreath, and other primary design elements remain identifiable, while much of the finer detail has worn smooth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its unusual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 Stars variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, obsolete denomination, and early American history, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1828 Half Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes an excellent addition to a U.S. type set, early copper collection, or collection of historic American coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The image shown is a representative stock photo. You will receive an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1828 Classic Head Half Cent – 12 Stars – Good (G)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but it may not be the exact coin pictured. Each coin will vary in color, patina, wear, surface quality, and overall appearance due to its age and natural circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CCI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48586405282037,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7039\/1029\/files\/1828-half-cent-12-stars-good_177491_obv.jpg?v=1786565680","url":"https:\/\/chattanoogacoins.com\/products\/1828-half-cent-12-stars-good","provider":"CCI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}