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Half cents were authorized by the Coinage Act of April 2, 1792, but their weight and size made them unpopular coins. Although the number of half cents minted was low, five different types were struck in multiple different varieties. In fact, there are more varieties of half cents than any other US coin.

The five types are as follows: Liberty Cap facing left, which was only struck in 1793 and featured the head of Liberty wearing a cap; Liberty Cap facing right, which was struck from 1794 to 1797; Draped Bust, which was struck from 1800 to 1808 and featured the bust of Liberty facing right; Classic Head, which was struck from 1809 to 1835 and featured the head of Liberty facing left; and Braided Hair, which was struck from 1840 to 1857 (although the only known versions from 1840 to 1848 are proofs) and featured the same image of Liberty that was used on large cents in 1839...

Although there were some slight variations, the reverse of each of these coins featured "Half Cent" written in the center of a wreath, surrounded by "United States of America." Half cents were discontinued in 1857 by the Coinage Act of February 21.

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1807 Draped Bust Half Cent Ms62 Ngc - Beautiful$797.00 Ends in 5 hours 28 bids 37 watchers
1806 C.1 Half Cent, Pcgs Au-50 Sweet! (estatesale)$500.00 Ends Sunday 6 bids 35 watchers
1853 Half Cent Pcgs Ms64 Frosty Mint Red - Ogh $381.00 Ends in 3 hours 15 bids 36 watchers
1811 Half Cent Classic Head Close Date Good+$375.00 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 5 watchers
1853 Half Cent Ngc Ms65 -no Reserve- Stunning Coin$360.55 Ends in 3 hours 23 bids 29 watchers
1854 Half Cent Ngc Ms64+ -no Reserve- Old Holder$305.00 Ends in 4 hours 10 bids 26 watchers
1828 Classic Head Half Cent "13 Stars" Solid Gem Bu+++$304.99 Ends Saturday 9 bids 17 watchers
1804 Draped Bust Half Cent$265.00 Ends in 1 hour 25 bids 23 watchers
1856 Half Cent Ms65 Pcgs - No Reserve True Auction$255.01 Ends in 4 hours 5 bids 17 watchers
1851 Half Cent Pcgs Ms62 Stunning Mint State$237.50 Ends in 3 hours 10 bids 27 watchers
1856 Half Cent Ms63 Pcgs - No Reserve True Auction$237.50 Ends Monday 9 bids 27 watchers
1857 Braided Hair Half Cent Gem Bu ** Gorgeous Key Date$185.27 Ends Sunday 10 bids 36 watchers
1849 Half Cent Pcgs Au55$180.00 Ends in 3 hours 15 bids 34 watchers
Vintage Usa Half Cent 1857 Extra Fine W82$177.50 Ends Tuesday 4 bids 7 watchers
1853 Half Cent Ngc Graded Au-58$175.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid 3 watchers
1795 Half Cent (w/lettered Edge) - Very Good$168.50 Ends Thursday 5 bids 15 watchers
1829 Half Cent Au53 Ngc C-1$165.45 Ends in 2 hours 15 bids 22 watchers
1809 Classic Head Half Cent$165.02 Ends in 1 hour 19 bids 23 watchers
1855 Half Cent Ms60 Pcgs Ogh -no Reserve- $161.50 Ends in 4 hours 19 bids 30 watchers
1849 Better Date Half Cent, Pcgs Xf-45 (estatesale)$157.59 Ends Sunday 18 bids 21 watchers
1833 Classic Head Half Cent Uncirculated ** Nice Nice!$147.51 Ends Sunday 27 bids 22 watchers
Very Nice 1914 D Wheat Penny Rare Look$147.50 Ends Monday 4 bids 3 watchers
1835 Half Cent Au58+++ Ngc $147.50 Ends in 2 hours 12 bids 25 watchers
1828 Half Cent Au50+ Ngc 13 Star C-3$131.95 Ends in 2 hours 15 bids 16 watchers
1828 Classic Head Half Cent - Choice Surfaces$130.10 Ends in 1 hour 18 bids 13 watchers
1804 Braided Hair Half Cent ~ Xf/au+ Details ~ $127.50 Ends in 5 hours 11 bids 31 watchers
Extremely-rare, "1795" Liberty Cap Half Cent.$125.00 Ends Sunday 7 bids 11 watchers
U S Half Cent 1804 C11 F Plain 4 With Stems$113.61 Ends Sunday 6 bids 14 watchers
1857 Pcgs Au50 Half Cent - Better Date - No Reserve$111.11 Ends Sunday 12 bids 33 watchers
1835 Classic Head Half Cent Choice Uncirculated ** Nice$107.50 Ends Monday 11 bids 32 watchers
1853 P Uncirculated Braided Hair Half-cent$101.01 Ends Sunday 7 bids 4 watchers
1853 Braided Hair Half Cent Near Gem Bu ** Impressive!!$100.96 Ends Saturday 2 bids 3 watchers
1853 Braided Hair Half Cent Near Gem Bu++/gem Bu $100.01 Ends Monday 5 bids 12 watchers
Vintage Usa Half Cent 1810 Fine - Vf W104$100.00 Ends Tuesday 5 bids 9 watchers
1804 Half Cent Rare$99.00 Ends Monday 1 bid 2 watchers
1850 Braided Hair Half Cent Xf$95.00 Ends in 2 hours 1 bid 5 watchers
1833 Classic Head Half Cent #1$94.00 Ends in 2 hours 13 bids 15 watchers
1851 Half Cent,braided Hair ~~choice About Uncirculated$81.00 Ends in 7 hours 15 bids 18 watchers
1854 Au Half Cent From Old Timer's Collection Nice!!$80.00 Ends Sunday 5 bids 7 watchers
1855 Half Cent Pcgs Au50$79.90 Ends Monday 8 bids 21 watchers
1804 Draped Bust Half Cent * Spiked Chin * Rim Clip!$79.55 Ends Sunday 6 bids 8 watchers
1856 Braided Hair Half Cent Choice Au$78.00 Ends in 7 hours 8 bids 23 watchers
1832 Classic Head Half Cent $77.76 Ends in 2 hours 13 bids 12 watchers
1855 Braided Hair Half Cent Pcgs Au-58$76.00 Ends Saturday 4 bids 17 watchers
14k Ladies Hamilton Diamond Watch Inscribed$76.00 Ends Sunday 6 bids 12 watchers
1826 Helf Cent Choice/bu$75.00 Ends Monday 1 bid
2768 Unsearched Lincoln Wheat Pennies Lot #c40$73.00 Ends Wednesday 2 bids 5 watchers
1809 Half Cent (small O Inside 0)$66.00 Ends in 2 hours 10 bids 10 watchers
1803 Half Cent, Draped Bust Half Cent,old Us Coin Lot$62.01 Ends in 2 hours 7 bids 1 watcher
2420 Unsearched Lincoln Wheat Pennies Lot #d6$61.00 Ends Thursday 2 bids 2 watchers
1806 Draped Bust Half Cent Fine++/vf ** Rotated Reverse$60.75 Ends in 8 hours 14 bids 19 watchers
1803 Half Cent Draped Bust Us Coin Rare United States$58.98 Ends in 23 hours 15 bids 15 watchers
1855 Half Cent Ngc Ms-63 Bn Graded Beauty Free Shipping$56.00 Ends Wednesday 6 bids 21 watchers
1795 Draped Bust Half Cent * Lovely Coin W/ Great Color$56.00 Ends Sunday 5 bids 17 watchers
1833 Classic Head Half Cent #2$53.00 Ends in 2 hours 12 bids 17 watchers
1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent (1794-1797) No Reserve$53.00 Ends Sunday 3 bids 10 watchers
1828 Classic Half Cent--13 Star--beautiful Vf+$50.00 Ends in 4 hours 17 bids 11 watchers
1828 Classic Head Half Cent Pcgs Xf40 ***no Reserve***$49.98 Ends Sunday 5 bids 22 watchers

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