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Half Cent
U.S. collector price guide

1795 Half Cent

Denomination
Half Cent
Mint
P (Philadelphia)
Composition
100% copper
Mintage
139,690
Guide value by grade$55.00–$5,000
Reliable8 priced grades

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Circulated$55.00
Gem uncirculated$5,000
Updated 2026-06-09published-guideHow the guide works →
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$55$247$1.1k$5.0kG-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40MS-62MS-63MS-65
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Price by Grade
GradeQualityEst. Value
G-4Good
$55
VG-8Very Good
$72
F-12Fine
$95
VF-20Very Fine
$145
EF-40Extremely Fine
$250
MS-62Mint State
$650
MS-63Choice Uncirculated
$1,300
MS-65Gem Uncirculated
$5,000

Estimates from published guides and recent sold data. Grade is everything. Verify before you buy.

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Check the gradeValue changes by condition. Compare the grade ladder before using the headline estimate.
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Common Questions

What is the 1795 Half Cent worth?

Current guide estimates on this page range from $55.00 to $5,000 depending on grade.

Why does grade matter for the 1795 Half Cent?

Coin value can change sharply by condition. Use the grade ladder and price-by-grade table before relying on any single headline estimate.

Does melt value affect the 1795 Half Cent?

This page does not show a meaningful melt floor for this coin, but silver and gold issues can have metal value that affects lower-grade outcomes.

Survivor's LedgerNo. cs_us_half-cent_half-cent_1795_p_none
231years survived since minting
Minted
1795
Denomination
Half Cent
Composition
100% copper
Mintage
139,690

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Guide record
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