The Coronet Type large cent was minted from 1816 to 1857. The cent was redesigned in 1835 through 1839 by Christian Gobrecht. The design showed a slimmer Liberty Head surrounded by twelve stars on the obverse. The reverse has a the name United States of America surrounding a laurel wreath, which circles the word One Cent. There were minor changes up to 1843. The coins weight is 10.89 grams with a diameter of 27.5 mm and a plain edge. The composition is copper. All the coins were minted at the Philadelphia Mint. The design from 1839 to 1857 are referred to as, the Braided Hair Large Cent.
The Franklin Half Dollar was minted from 1948 to 1963. It was designed by John R. Sinnock. The obverse pictures Benjamin Franklin facing towards the right and the reverse shows the Liberty Bell and an eagle to the right of the bell. The Franklin Half Dollar weights 12.5 grams with a diameter if 30.6 mm. The composition is 90% silver and 10% copper. These coins were minted at the Philadelphia Mint from 1948 to 1963, at the Denver Mint in 1948-54, 57-63, and at The San Francisco Mint in 1949, 51-54.