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 - $60
Moderately worn - $95
Slightly worn - $116
Almost no wear - $603
Uncirculated - $1000 or more depending on quality
More: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.No US quarters were made in 1810.
The US did not make half cents in 19422. Check the date again.
The last U.S. half cent was made in 1857.
Could you please check that date? The half cent was discontinued in 1857 so there are no genuine 1881 half cents.
The 25 cent paper bill you refered to is called "fractional currency". The US Government did not issue fractional currency until 1862.
A half cent
The last US half cents were dated 1857.
No US quarters were made in 1810.
The US did not make half cents in 19422. Check the date again.
The last U.S. half cent was made in 1857.
Could you please check that date? The half cent was discontinued in 1857 so there are no genuine 1881 half cents.
The 25 cent paper bill you refered to is called "fractional currency". The US Government did not issue fractional currency until 1862.
No such coin exists. The US stopped minting half cents in the mid 1800s.
As at 18Feb09 one US Cent was worth about half an Indian rupee, one US Dollar being worth INR49.80.
No such thing. The US never minted a coin in that denomination.
The US stopped making half cents in 1857. Please check your coin again and post a new question.
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