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How much is a 1805 penny worth?

How much is a 1805 penny worth?

Pricing the 1805 Draped Bust Large Cent

DATE GOOD EXTREMELY FINE
1805 Draped Bust $60 $1,200
Source: Red Book

How much is a 1800 half cent worth?

Pricing the 1800 Draped Bust Half Cent

DATE GOOD FINE
1800 Draped Bust $70 $150
Source: Red Book

How much is a half cent penny worth?

One of the most iconic coins to have ever been produced by the US Mint is without a doubt the Half-Cent, which was first sanctioned by way of an Act of Congress in 1792….Half Cent Values.

DATE 1797 Liberty Cap (Right Facing)
GOOD $575
FINE $2,250
EXTREMELY FINE $13,500
UNCIRCULATED $16,000

Is there a US half penny?

The half cent was the smallest denomination of United States coin ever minted. It was first minted in 1793 and last minted in 1857. It was minted with five different designs.

How much is an 1895 penny worth?

1895 Indian head penny value ranges from $2.50 cents to $2.75 for the normally found heavily worn examples. Nice condition coins with just light wear are worth above $9. As an example of higher value due to its outstanding condition the choice uncirculated 1895 Indian penny pictured is easily worth over $45 to $50.

What is an 1808 half cent worth?

Pricing the 1808 Draped Bust Half Cent

DATE GOOD UNCIRCULATED
1808 Draped Bust $75 $1,300
Source: Red Book

What is the value of a 1858 Flying Eagle Penny?

Flying Eagle Penny Values

DATE GOOD UNCIRCULATED
1857 Flying Eagle $30 $225
1858 Flying Eagle (Large Letters) $30 $225
1858 Flying Eagle (Small Letters) $30 $225
Source: Red Book

Is the half-cent worth anything?

All US half cents are scarce, in any condition. In context of US coinage; numbers of half cents minted throughout the entire series is small; 7,985,222 in total. These coins were a necessity to commence at the time, most circulated for years. Half cent values reflect rarity, condition and popularity as a collectible.

Why did the US get rid of the half-cent?

Copper cents enjoyed relatively stable production, but not in high enough numbers. This was partly due to the rise in the cost of copper. In 1857, Congress discontinued the unpopular half cent and made the cent smaller to cut back on the amount of copper needed.

Is a penny from 1903 worth anything?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1903 Indian Head Penny value at an average of $2.50, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $100.