The half cent and cent were the first coins issued for circulation by the United States Mint beginning in 1793. The half cent is the smallest denomination coin ever struck by the Mint and was issued in 4 different design types intermittently from 1793 to 1857. In 1857 the denomination was abandoned as the cost to produce it exceeded the face value of the coin. Half cents are collected both as type coins as well as in sets as the various series’ within the denomination possess many rare and valuable varieties prized by specialists.
The one cent coin, or “penny”, has been issued by the United States Mint almost continuously since it was first struck. Large cents were issued in 5 different design types from 1793 to 1857 when cost cutting necessitated the creation of the small cent which has been struck in 3 designs and is in use today. Small cents have been struck in a myriad of compositions and the series is filled with varieties making it a favorite of specialists. Despite rigorous attempts to eliminate the cent from circulation, the public continues to demand it and it remains perhaps the most “American” of all coins as well a favorite with collectors of all ages. U.S. Rare Coin Investments deals in all half cents and cents so whether buying or selling please contact us today to discuss how we can serve you.
1862 Indian Cent (1862 Indian 1C) NGC MS63. 1862 Indian Head Cent. The Act of February 21, 1857 , provided for the coinage of a new copper-nickel small cent....More
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1863 Indian Cent (1863 Indian 1C) PCGS MS63 CAC. This satiny, highly lustrous 1863 1 C copper-nickel cent has superior eye appeal and a bold strike...More
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1864 Copper Nickel 1C (1864 Indian Cent Copper Nickel) NGC MS63 CAC. This is another CAC grade-verified MS-63 1864 Indian Head Cent from NGC, copper-nickel composition...More
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1864 Indian Cent PCGS MS63 RB, Bronze. A very nice and affordable Civil War cent, in uncirculated condition with a considerable amount of original Mint red still remaining.More
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1943 Error Lincoln 1 cent, PCGS AU58. Struck on Silver Dime Planchet PCGS AU58 Treasured by collectors and error specialists alike, any off-metal 1943 cent is indeed special...More
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(ND) General Motors 1C P-4060 (R-5) ANACS MS-63RB. Struck sometime between 1964 and 1969, these were made by General Motors in Warren, Michigan. More
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(ND) General Motors 1C NGC MS63 RB. Struck sometime between 1964 and 1969, these were made by General Motors in Warren, Michigan. Undated (ca. 1967) General Motors...More
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1876 20C PCGS PF65. 1876 Liberty Seated Twenty-Cent Piece. Designed by William Barber, the Twenty-Cent piece was a short-lived and failed experiment created....More
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