The Half Cent was one of the first coins authorized by the U.S. Congress on April 2, 1792. Adam Eckfeldt is acknowledged as the designer of the Half Cent. It was first issued in 1793, and minted at the Philadelphia Mint until 1857. Its metal composition, copper, with a weight of 6.74 grams. The Half Cent was smallest denomination coin ever minted in the United States. Its low buying power and large size, 22mm, slightly smaller than a quarter, contributed to its unpopularity at the time.
 1809 Classic Head 1 2 Half Cent  US $27.00
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 1808 Half Cent ANACS AU 50 Rotated Dies US $275.00
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 Uncirculated 1856 Half Cent US $56.99
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 1855 Braided Hair Half Cent NEAR GEM BU GEM BU RB US $204.35
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 1832 VF XF Half Cent No Reserve US $40.00
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 US 1826 Half Cent 1 2c Low Mintage US $5.50
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 1803 DRAPED BUST HALF 1 2 CENT US $33.00
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 1804 DRAPED BUST HALF 1 2 CENT PLAIN 4 US $1.81
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