There are 3 major varieties of 1805 half cents, so it's important to have your coin inspected in person by a professional dealer or appraiser. Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter. It may be blank or there may be a * or *.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2011:
Small "5" in the date, no stems:
Very worn condition - $60
Moderately worn - $108
Slightly worn - $228
Almost no wear - $796
Uncirculated - $1,380 to $3,130 depending on quality
Small "5" in the date, stems:
Very worn - $1,110
Moderately worn - $3,420
Slightly worn - $7,020
Almost no wear - $16,963
Large "5" in the date, no stems:
Very worn - $60
Moderately worn - $97
Slightly worn - $240
Almost no wear - $1,088
Uncirculated - $2,410 to $7,810
DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
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.
No such thing. The US never minted a coin in that denomination.
Sorry, no US 5 cent coins exist dated 1805 first year of issue was 1866
The last US half cents were dated 1857.
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.
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.
Sorry, no US 5 cent coins exist dated 1805 first year of issue was 1866
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The US stopped making half cents in 1857. Please check your coin again and post a new question.
As with any collectible, a primary consideration in determining it
1 US cent has the same value the world over! i.e. 1 US cent