The End Of The Half Cent In 1857 - Coin Community Forum

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 5 / Views: 1,120
CCFPress Press Manager United States 1420 Posts	Posted 05/22/2020 2:27 pm PCGS - The Half Cent became one of the very first denominations to circulate in the United States, debuting alongside the one-cent coin in 1793. Its production would also stop the same year as the large cent, 1857. Only 35,180 Half Cents were struck in 1857, however, United States Mint Director James Ross Snowden had an unknown number of Half Cents melted. PCGS estimates the survival of about 1,350 examples across all grades and color designations. This particular piece, graded PCGS MS65RD set the auction record just two months ago, selling for $18,000, more than double its estimated value! Read the entire article. Report this Post to the Staff

suipakpaikungfu Pillar of the Community United States 992 Posts	Posted 05/23/2020 1:37 pm Yep, always liked these! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 05/24/2020 12:09 am Quote: This particular piece, graded PCGS MS65RD set the auction record just two months ago, selling for $18,000, more than double its estimated value! Funny how we were able to rid ourselves of the Half Cent when it became irrelevant, yet the cent hangs on. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
JGpenny Valued Member Canada 153 Posts	Posted 05/24/2020 12:32 am That coin is stunning. I can see why it fetched double the estimate. Report this Post to the Staff
Ballyhoo Pillar of the Community United States 1613 Posts	Posted 05/30/2020 8:09 pm Agreed jbuck. Keep it in the sets just like the Kennedy. ANA member - PAN Member - BCCS Member There are no problems only solutions - the late, great John Lennon Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 06/01/2020 11:25 am Quote: Keep it in the sets just like the Kennedy. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 5 / Views: 1,120

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coins

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.23 seconds to rattle this change.