The Classic Head was in circulated between 1783 - 1857 as a half cent coin, made of 100% copper. Throughout its life span it measured 22mm-23.5mm and weighed 5.443g
The design and engraving of this version was by John Reich where the coinage ran in issue between 1809 - 1836
There were 141,000 coins issed in 1834, and all were minted at the Philadelphia Mint.
The round you see here weights 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver. The silver is reported to be among the highest grade of quality and is officially recognised in America to be accepted into their IRA or 401K savings group.
The obverse is a copy of John Reich's Classic Head.