The US 1828 Cent coin, designed by John Reich, features Liberty’s portrait on the obverse and a wreath on the reverse. In 1828, the U.S. was stabilizing after the War of 1812 and facing economic changes, including the rise of the Second Bank of the United States. The US 1828 Cent reflected the need for stable currency during this period of growth and political change.
Struck in copper, the US 1828 Cent symbolized the country’s ongoing commitment to affordable coinage. Reich’s design emphasized national pride, marking the US 1828 Cent as an important step in U.S. monetary evolution and its developing economy.