Certified Half Cent 1809 XF Details NGC

This 1809 Classic Head Half Cent, graded XF (Extra Fine) Details by NGC with a note of "Improperly Cleaned," is a significant piece of early U.S. coinage history. The obverse features Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed with "LIBERTY," surrounded by 13 stars symbolizing the original colonies, and the date "1809" below. The reverse showcases the denomination "HALF CENT" within a wreath, with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" encircling the design. Minted from 1809 to 1836, the Classic Head series represents an important transition in the evolution of American coinage. Despite its noted condition, this coin retains its historical and numismatic appeal.