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.
1793 Wreath Cent, Vine and Bars Edge, S-8, R3-, PCGS XF40 - 1793 Wreath 1C, Vine and Bars Edge PCGS XF40. This eye-appealing 1793 Large cent is one of the Vine...More >>>
1797 Early Cent (1797 Large Cent) PCGS AG03 CAC. This Large Cent variety of 1797 is graded AG-03. LIBERTY and the date are readable on the obverse, and the reverse...More >>>
1799 Large Cent, PCGS VG10 - 1799 1 Cent PCGS VG10, S-189, R2+. This rare, chocolate brown 1799 Large Cent is the key to the series and King of the Draped Bust large cents...More >>>
1812 1 Cent - 1812 1C Large Date PCGS F12 CAC, S-288. This 1812 Classic Head large cent is toned an even chocolate brown throughout on both sides. This 1812 1 Cent...More >>>
1839 Large Cent, Silly Head - 1839 1 Cent Silly Head NGC XF45 BN CAC. N-4. This dark chocolate-brown 1839 Large Cent is one of the Silly Head varieties, so named because...More >>>
1864 1C Bronze No L Indian Cent, Struck 15% Off Center AU58 PCGS. 1864 Indian Cent, Bronze, No L, Struck 15% Off Center. Here is a near-Uncirculated, Civil War dated 1864...More >>>
1864 Indian Cent, Bronze - 1864 Indian 1C Bronze, PCGS MS63 RB CAC. This Select Uncirculated, Civil War dated, red and brown 1864 bronze Indian cent is mainly red and has...More >>>
1865 Indian Cent (1865 1C Indian) PCGS MS62 RB. This Civil War dated 1865 Indian Cent has lovely red and brown toning with flashes of mint luster within the devices...More >>>
1955 Lincoln Cent, Doubled Die Obverse PCGS AU58 CAC. This mainly chocolate brown with touches of light orange, 1955 Lincoln Cent Double Die Obverse is lustrous and clean, for the grade...More >>>
(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 >>>
1862 3CS PCGS AU55 CAC. Civil War Three-Cent Silver. This 1862 three-cent silver or “trime” shows some mint luster under the toning, especially so on the reverse...More >>>
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 >>>
