Lot 35
1834 Classic Head Half Cent
Sold October 23, 2025
- Price realized
- $48
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $100-125
Origin: United States
Denomination: Half Cent
Year: 1834
Mint: Philadelphia
Grade: Estimated F to VF
Metal: Copper
Additional Description: The 1834 Classic Head Half Cent belongs to the final years of a denomination already nearing obsolescence in American commerce. Designed by William Kneass, the Classic Head series presents Liberty with softly stylized features framed by curling hair and a headband inscribed with “LIBERTY,” surrounded by thirteen stars. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1834 issue reflects a period of relative economic stability, though the half cent—once essential for small transactions—was falling out of practical use.
Lot details
- Lot
- 35
- Closed
- October 23, 2025
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