Was There Ever a Half Cent Coin?
The Half Cent Was the Smallest Denomination of United States Coin Ever Minted. It Was First Minted in 1793 and Last Minted in 1857. Are Half Penny Coins Worth...
The half cent was the smallest denomination of United States coin ever minted. It was first minted in 1793 and last minted in 1857.
Are half penny coins worth anything?
Despite being a relatively commonly circulating coin, older or unique halfpennies can still be very valuable.
Why was the half cent discontinued?
Barriers to Circulation
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.
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