COINSPINNERHalf Cent1845

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Half Cent

U.S. collector price guide

1845 Half Cent

Name: 1845 Half Cent
Brand: CoinSpinner
Availability: InStock

Guide value by grade$400–$2,500

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Common Questions

What is the 1845 Half Cent worth?

Current guide estimates on this page range from $400 to $2,500 depending on grade.

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

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.

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181years survived since minting

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