Half Cent Coins

Purchase Half Cent Coins Online, At Auction or In-Person

Half cent coins, also known as a halfpenny, are worth much more than their face value today. Instead of being one two hundredth of a dollar, some half cent coins sell for hundreds or even thousands of dollars. The value largely depends on:

• How rare the coin is.

• The condition of the coin.

• If a professional coin grading service has certified the halfpenny.

While some coins are made with silver or gold, American half cent coins aren't made of precious metals. They are made of copper. They hold a special place in American history because half cent coins were the first coin produced by a mint in the U.S. But their production was short-lived. By 1857 half cent pieces became obsolete and the slightly smaller modern penny became the lowest denominator of currency that we are still using today.

While half cent coins had a much shorter run than one cent coins, a number of designs were created. Five different designs are the best known. They include:

• Liberty Cap Half Cent

• Draped Bust Half Cent

• Classic Head Half Cent

• Coronet Head Half Cent

• Braided Hair Half Cent

Half cent coins aren't in circulation anymore, but you can purchase them from Great Southern Coins. If we don't have the half cent piece you're looking for, we'll help you find it!

Authentic Half Cent Coins

One reason Great Southern Coins is a highly rated and well-respected coin dealer is because our merchandise is guaranteed authentic. We are professionals that know how to evaluate the authenticity of the coins we acquire. We also provide a large selection of certified coins that provide added reassurance that the coin you are buying is authentic and of the condition you are seeking for your collection.

Money-Back Guarantee on Our Half Cent Coins

If you're still uncertain about purchasing online or from one of our auctions, rest assured that you will receive a money-back guarantee with every purchase from Great Southern Coins. If you wish to return a coin, simply let us know it is on the way back to us, and we will refund the purchase in full upon successful receipt of the returned item(s). We have an unconditional 30-day return policy for every coin we sell. 

We Give You the Ability to Purchase Coins With Complete Confidence

Are You Interested in Other Coins?

You'll find a lot more at Great Southern Coins than half cent pieces. Our collection includes proof coins, bullion, certified coins and just about any other type of rare coin on the market. We have one of the largest coin collections available for you to search through.

Find the next piece for your coin collection from our coin collection! And if you can't find what you're searching for, contact us and we'll help you find it!