Determining The Value Of A Half Cent Coin
Most people think of the penny when they consider which coin has the lowest monetary value, but the half cent is a coin that was circulated in the late 1700s to the mid 1800s. These coins are known as half cent coins or "half pennies," and are exceptionally rare. Since minting was not as common during this time period, the half cent was not produced in as large a quantity as other coins.