How Much Is a Half Cent?

The half-cent piece was made of 100% copper and was valued at five milles, or one two-hundredth of a dollar. 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). Coinage was discontinued by the Coinage Act of February 21, 1857.

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.

How much was a halfpenny worth?

The traditional Half Penny coin was usually known as a Halfpenny. It had a worth of one four-hundred-and-eightieth of a pound sterling or half of a Penny.