The value of a US half cent coin is determined by its specific year of minting, its condition or grade, and any unique features or varieties it might have.
In general, the half cent, which was minted from 1793 to 1857, can be worth anywhere from $50 to well over $100,000 depending on these factors.
Here’s a breakdown of the value based on different eras and conditions:
- Liberty Cap (Facing Left and Right): The early Liberty Cap design is generally more valuable due to its age and lower mintage figures.
– For example, a 1793 Liberty Cap (Left Facing) in “Good” condition can be worth $3,750, while an “Uncirculated” coin might be valued at $35,000.
– The 1796 Liberty Cap (Right Facing) is another rarity, with values ranging from $18,000 in “Good” condition to $100,000 in “Uncirculated” condition.
- Draped Bust: Half cents with the Draped Bust design are also sought after, with some varieties fetching significant prices.
– A 1802 Draped Bust in “Good” condition is worth $750, and an “Uncirculated” example can reach $25,000.
- The Classic Head design, minted from 1809 to 1836, offers a wider range of values based on specific dates and varieties.
- Some years, like 1809, can be worth $55 in “Good” condition and rise to $300 in “Uncirculated” condition.
- Other dates in this series can be more valuable, reaching into the thousands, particularly for higher grades and rarer varieties.
- Braided Hair half cents were produced from 1840 to 1857, representing the final era of this denomination.
- Values for Braided Hair half cents in fine condition generally start around $65-$100 and can increase depending on the date and grade.
- Condition/Grade: The better the condition of the coin, the higher its value. Terms like “Good”, “Fine”, “Extremely Fine”, and “Uncirculated” represent different levels of preservation.
- Variety: Some years and designs have variations, such as the number of stars, or edge variations like Lettered Edge, Plain Edge, and Gripped Edge, which can impact value.
- Mintage: Lower mintage numbers generally translate to higher values due to scarcity.
Important note: It’s recommended to consult a reputable coin dealer or utilize a detailed coin value guide, like a “Red Book,” for precise valuations based on a specific coin’s date, variety, and grade.
Are halfpenny coins worth anything?
Even some of the most recent United Kingdom decimal coins are sought-after by numismatics or coin collectors, and can now sell for around £100. More historical Halfpenny coins have sold for well over £300. Despite being a relatively commonly circulating coin, older or unique Halfpennies can still be very valuable.
How rare is the half cent?
In today’s era of multi-billion yearly coinages the mintage figures for half cents seem infinitesimal. The only “common” dates in the half cents series – if, indeed, “common” is the right word – are the 1804 (with a reported mintage slightly greater than one million pieces) and the 1809 (with a similar mintage).
What is a half of a cent coin?
From my experience, The half-cent piece was made of 100% copper and half of a cent, or one two-hundredth of a dollar (five milles). It was slightly smaller than a modern U.S. quarter with diameters 22 mm (1793), 23.5 mm (1794–1836), and 23 mm (1840–1857). They were all produced at the Philadelphia Mint.
What is a 1 cent coin worth today?
Great question! Most Australian one cent coins are still only worth 1 cent, so a complete set of Australian 1 cent coins running from 1966 to 1990 is fairly easy to complete in circulated condition.