Starting in 1800, the Half Cents design changed with the introduction of
the "Draped Bust" form. The obverse featured a larger version of
“Liberty” facing right. The reverse was graced with the existing wreath
already in use. The laurel wreath is a close copy of that seen on 1797
Cents. It displays 16 leaves on the left branch and 19 on the right.
“UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” surrounds the border and the value “HALF
CENT” is centered on the coin with the fraction, 1/200 at the coin's
lower edge.