As of May, 2024, a 1811 Half Cent Cohen 2, BN in circulated condition is worth between $200.00 and $32,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $45,000.00 and $340,000.00, 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 $299,000.00 in the 01/26/2014 by renowned auctioneer Goldberg Auctioneers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: John Reich
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 23.50 millimeters
Weight: 5.44 grams
Mintage: 63,140
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Classic Head Half Cents 1809-1835

1811 Half Cent Cohen 2, 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-65+340,000.00
MS-65285,000.00
MS-64+250,000.00
MS-64225,000.00
MS-63+120,000.00
MS-63105,000.00
MS-62+85,000.00
MS-6270,000.00
MS-6155,000.00
MS-6045,000.00
AU-58+32,500.00
AU-5830,000.00
AU-55+25,000.00
AU-5523,500.00
AU-53+14,500.00
AU-5312,750.00
AU-50+9,900.00
AU-509,500.00
XF-45+6,000.00
XF-455,350.00
XF-404,250.00
VF-353,750.00
VF-303,000.00
VF-252,350.00
VF-201,950.00
F-151,800.00
F-121,400.00
VG-101,150.00
VG-8700.00
G-6650.00
G-4450.00
AG-3235.00
FR-2200.00

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 State45,000.00340,000.00158,000.00
About Uncirculated9,500.0032,500.0019,706.25
Extremely Fine4,250.006,000.005,200.00
Fine and Very Fine1,400.003,750.002,375.00
Good and Very Good450.001,150.00737.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good200.00235.00217.50

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 1811 Classic Head 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1811 Half Cent, BN (Regular Strike)160.0037,500.0045,000.00350,000.00
1811 Half Cent Cohen 1, BN (Regular Strike)500.0035,000.0040,000.00130,000.00

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.

1811 Half Cent Cohen 2, 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

$720.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,230.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,686.67

Average Sale Price
$3,120.00

Most Recent Sale Price
6

Number of Sales
$16,120.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+299,000.00299,000.00299,000.00
MS-62+52,800.0069,000.0060,900.00
AU-55+13,200.0013,200.0013,200.00
AU-508,400.008,400.008,400.00
XF-45+3,819.004,994.004,441.75
XF-454,935.006,168.755,551.88
XF-40720.004,230.002,686.67
VF-352,520.005,160.003,421.67
VF-301,680.002,702.502,320.10
VF-251,997.502,585.002,291.25
VF-20336.001,880.00998.11
F-151,500.001,500.001,500.00
F-12216.001,116.25666.13
VG-10372.00372.00372.00
VG-8456.00541.00489.00
AG-389.00180.00134.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1811 Half Cent Cohen 2, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from AG-3 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $299,000.00.

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 1811 Half Cent Cohen 2, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1811 Half Cent Cohen 2, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 59.52% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 26.19% / 11.90% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1811 Half Cent Cohen 2, 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
VF-35ANACSStack's Bowers5,160.0008/31/2022
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions52,800.0008/28/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0011/14/2021
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions2,340.0008/22/2021
VF-30PCGSScotsman2,478.0007/23/2021
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers1,500.0006/16/2021
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions8,400.0004/25/2021
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions372.0010/14/2020
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,520.0002/19/2020
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0009/08/2019
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0009/08/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0007/10/2019
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions960.0003/13/2019
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions216.0002/27/2019
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0012/14/2018
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions89.0009/12/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0009/09/2018
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions69,000.0008/19/2018
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions13,200.0008/19/2018
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers336.0006/21/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0006/17/2018
XF-45+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,960.0006/13/2018
XF-40PCIGoldberg Auctioneers720.0006/13/2018
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0005/30/2018
XF-45+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,994.0002/19/2018
VG-8PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers541.0002/19/2018
XF-45+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,819.0002/19/2018
VF-25PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,585.0002/19/2018
XF-45+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,994.0002/19/2018
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2509/07/2016
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0006/08/2016
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers470.0003/30/2016
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions2,702.5001/06/2016
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions4,935.0008/16/2015
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions1,586.2506/07/2015
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5006/07/2015
VF-20PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers734.3801/27/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0001/07/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions6,168.7508/05/2014
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers299,000.0001/26/2014
VF-35NGCStack's Bowers2,585.0007/27/2013
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,530.0009/07/2004