7-6-11>>> Assuming the coin is circulated, the 1809 Classic Head Half-Cent is the first year issued of the series. For an accurate assessment of value the coin needs to be seen and graded. Values given are for the most common "Normal Date" type. In general retail values for low grade coins are $60.00-$80.00, better grade are $90.00-$200.00 and coins showing almost no wear run from $250.00-$500.00. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched, used as jewelry or have been cleaned have little or no value to a collector or dealer.
Depending on the condition it could be worth anywhere from $55 - $3,000 according to the "Guide Book of U.S. Coins of 2009" (red book). You should have it graded by a professional.UpdatedThere are several varieties of 1809 half cent, so as suggested a professional evaluation is needed. To get an idea of average values, Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values for more common 1809 half cents as of 05/2010:Very worn condition - $60Moderately worn - $95Slightly worn - $116Almost no wear - $603Uncirculated - $1000 or more depending on qualityMore:According to USA Coin Book, a coin in good condition is worth about $52 while an MS60 mint condition uncirculated coin is worth about $1775. A choice uncirculated MS63 coin is worth about $2750. Note that this is a Classic Head type Half Cent.
The last US half cents were dated 1857.
Retail values run from $45.00-$90.00 for average coins, better coins are $100.00-$250.0050.00
Check that date again. There's no such thing as an 1809 Indian cent.
The 1851 Braided Hair Half Cent is not a rare coin. In average circulated condition the coin is valued at $45.00-$80.00.
Depending on the condition it could be worth anywhere from $55 - $3,000 according to the "Guide Book of U.S. Coins of 2009" (red book). You should have it graded by a professional.UpdatedThere are several varieties of 1809 half cent, so as suggested a professional evaluation is needed. To get an idea of average values, Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values for more common 1809 half cents as of 05/2010:Very worn condition - $60Moderately worn - $95Slightly worn - $116Almost no wear - $603Uncirculated - $1000 or more depending on qualityMore:According to USA Coin Book, a coin in good condition is worth about $52 while an MS60 mint condition uncirculated coin is worth about $1775. A choice uncirculated MS63 coin is worth about $2750. Note that this is a Classic Head type Half Cent.
1/2 a cent!
The last US half cents were dated 1857.
Retail values run from $45.00-$90.00 for average coins, better coins are $100.00-$250.0050.00
Roughly a cent and half. Depending on exchange rates.
Please check again and post a new question. All US half cents had a picture of Miss Liberty on the front. The first circulating US coin to have a picture of a buffalo on it was the famous buffalo nickel, issued from 1913 to 1938.
A '60 Franklin half is worth about $11-12.
Half a dollar
It would be worth 0.005 US dollars
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The 1851 Braided Hair Half Cent is not a rare coin. In average circulated condition the coin is valued at $45.00-$80.00.
Check that date again. There's no such thing as an 1809 Indian cent.