As of May, 2024, a 1850 Half Cent Cohen 1, BN in circulated condition is worth between $235.00 and $1,300.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,500.00 and $8,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $9,000.00 in the 04/25/2021 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 23.00 millimeters
Weight: 5.44 grams
Mintage: 39,800
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Braided Hair Half Cents 1849-1857

1850 Half Cent Cohen 1, Bn (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-64+8,000.00
MS-646,500.00
MS-63+4,000.00
MS-632,850.00
MS-62+2,250.00
MS-621,850.00
MS-611,600.00
MS-601,500.00
AU-58+1,300.00
AU-581,225.00
AU-55+1,150.00
AU-551,075.00
AU-53+975.00
AU-53900.00
AU-50+775.00
AU-50725.00
XF-45+650.00
XF-45625.00
XF-40575.00
VF-35535.00
VF-30500.00
VF-25425.00
VF-20390.00
F-15385.00
F-12365.00
VG-10360.00
VG-8335.00
G-6300.00
G-4285.00
AG-3235.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State1,500.008,000.003,568.75
About Uncirculated725.001,300.001,015.63
Extremely Fine575.00650.00616.67
Fine and Very Fine365.00535.00433.33
Good and Very Good285.00360.00320.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good235.00235.00235.00

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1850 Braided Hair Half Cent. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1850 Half Cent, BN (Regular Strike)210.001,550.001,650.0012,750.00
1850 Half Cent, BN (Proof)3,850.004,100.004,650.0057,500.00
1850 Half Cent, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,700.008,500.00
1850 Half Cent Cohen 1, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A53,500.0053,500.00
1850 Half Cent, RB (Proof)N/AN/A5,250.0092,500.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1850 Half Cent Cohen 1, Bn (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$376.00

Lowest Sale Price
$960.00

Highest Sale Price
$720.86

Average Sale Price
$750.00

Most Recent Sale Price
7

Number of Sales
$5,046.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-655,280.009,000.007,140.00
MS-641,292.506,000.003,630.83
MS-63998.752,400.001,730.68
MS-62+900.001,525.001,168.33
MS-62493.50998.75746.13
MS-61260.001,500.00839.88
MS-60223.25504.00352.81
AU-58376.00960.00720.86
AU-55+510.00810.00679.20
AU-55352.50352.50352.50
AU-53145.00552.00348.50
AU-5070.00408.00285.00
XF-45258.50258.50258.50
XF-40114.00384.00269.00
VF-35348.00348.00348.00
PO-1141.001,121.25467.75

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1850 Half Cent Cohen 1, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65 having the highest max price $9,000.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1850 Half Cent Cohen 1, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1850 Half Cent Cohen 1, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 77.78% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 11.11% / 9.26% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1850 Half Cent Cohen 1, BN (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions552.0011/27/2023
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers336.0008/10/2023
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,500.0003/15/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions336.0002/27/2023
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions786.0002/01/2023
MS-60NGCStack's Bowers504.0001/25/2023
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions750.0008/17/2022
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions610.8008/03/2022
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions870.0006/01/2022
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions810.0005/11/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0012/19/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions9,000.0004/25/2021
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions348.0009/30/2020
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions840.0008/19/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions396.0008/12/2020
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions1,080.0007/08/2020
MS-62+NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,525.0006/21/2020
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0005/06/2020
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions780.0004/29/2020
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions288.0004/29/2020
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers6,000.0002/19/2020
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers5,280.0002/19/2020
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions324.0002/19/2020
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,980.0002/19/2020
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions408.0012/04/2019
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions114.0008/28/2019
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions510.0004/03/2019
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions360.0004/03/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions264.0003/13/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,800.0001/14/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions228.0012/26/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0008/19/2018
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers960.0006/21/2018
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions900.0006/20/2018
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers408.0006/13/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0005/30/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,474.6304/26/2017
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions470.0009/30/2016
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions352.5008/02/2016
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions399.5007/12/2016
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions141.0011/08/2015
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions141.0011/08/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions493.5006/07/2015
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers998.7506/01/2015
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions376.0003/01/2015
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions258.5002/10/2015
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2501/04/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions998.7512/04/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5010/08/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions70.0007/14/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions92.0006/02/2014
PO-1PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,121.2501/26/2014
MS-61NGCStack's Bowers260.0002/22/2013
AU-53NGCStack's Bowers145.0002/22/2013