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What is a half a cent worth?

Author

Mia Phillips

Updated on April 10, 2026

Half Cent Values

DATEGOODFINE
1797 Liberty Cap (Right Facing)$575$2,250
1800 Draped Bust$70$150
1802 Draped Bust$750$4,000
1803 Draped Bust$75$160

What is a 1833 one cent coin worth?

Pricing the 1833 Liberty Head Large Cent

DATEGOODUNCIRCULATED
1833 Liberty Head$20$250
Source: Red Book

Are giant coins worth anything?

The American large cent is worth at least $17 to $20 today. That is the minimum value of a coin in “good” condition, a heavily worn coin. Collectors pursuing these old and scarce coins underpin American large cent values.

How much is a 1798 penny worth?

Pricing the 1798 Draped Bust Large Cent

DATEGOODEXTREMELY FINE
1798 Draped Bust$135$7,500
Source: Red Book

What is a 1804 half penny worth?

Pricing the 1804 Draped Bust Half Cent

DATEGOODEXTREMELY FINE
1804 Draped Bust$75$475
Source: Red Book

How much is a 1809 half cent worth?

Pricing the 1809 Classic Head Half Cent

DATEGOODUNCIRCULATED
1809 Classic Head$55$300
Source: Red Book

Who is the head of the half cent in 1833?

United States USA Coins 1792 to present Half Cent Classic Head 1833 The 1833 United States half cent obverse features the matron-like head of Liberty facing left, with long, curly hair, wearing a headband showing the word ‘LIBERTY’. (classic head). 7 stars are to the left, 6 stars to the right, and the date below.

How old is the 1836 half cent coin?

There are six years that the mint also produced Proof, or MS-70, coins with the 1836 half-cent being only minted in Proof. Specimens dated 1831 and 1836 are extreme rarities and only should be purchased in authentic third-party grading slabs.

How much is a 1810 half cent worth?

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What’s the value of a classic head half cent?

The sell value is what you can expect a dealer to pay to you if you sell your Classic Head half cent. All circulated values assume that the date is readable and not completely worn off the face of the coin. Additionally, these prices and values assume the coin is not damaged (scratched, dented, scraped, etc.).