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How much is a 1804 half penny worth?

How much is a 1804 half penny worth?

Pricing the 1804 Draped Bust Half Cent

DATE GOOD UNCIRCULATED
1804 Draped Bust $75 $2,200
Source: Red Book

How much is a 1804 penny worth today?

Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around $18050.00, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $90,250 at auction.

Are half cents rare?

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.

How much is a 1793 half cent worth?

Pricing the 1793 Liberty Cap Half Cent

DATE GOOD FINE
1793 Liberty Cap $3,750 $9,500
Source: Red Book

What is a 1864 2 cent coin worth?

Two Cent Coin Values Are Rising

DATE GOOD UNCIRCULATED
1864 2-Cent (Small Motto) $225 $1,000
1864 2-Cent (Large Motto) $15 $80
1865 2-Cent $15 $80
1866 2-Cent $19 $80

What coins are worth the most value?

9 of the most valuable coins in the world

  • The 1787 Brasher Doubloon.
  • The 1787 Fugio cent.
  • The 723 Umayyad Gold Dinar.
  • The 1343 Edward III Florin.
  • The 1943 Lincoln Head Copper Penny.
  • The 2007 $1 Million Canadian Gold Maple Leaf.
  • 1913 Liberty Head V Nickel. Scott Olson/Getty Images.
  • Morgan Silver Dollars. H.

What are half cents worth?

Half Cent Values

DATE GOOD FINE
1795 Liberty Cap (Right Facing) $570 $1,500
1796 Liberty Cap (Right Facing) $18,000 $37,500
1797 Liberty Cap (Right Facing) $575 $2,250
1800 Draped Bust $70 $150

When did the US get rid of the half cent?

They were produced in fairly large quantities until the year 2002, when the U.S. Mint ceased production of the coin for general circulation. As a result of its decreasing usage, many pre-2002 half dollars remain in Federal Reserve vaults, prompting the change in production.

How much is a half cent worth today?

Half Cent Values

DATE GOOD EXTREMELY FINE
1796 Liberty Cap (Right Facing) $18,000 $85,000
1797 Liberty Cap (Right Facing) $575 $13,500
1800 Draped Bust $70 $300
1802 Draped Bust $750 $12,500