As of May, 2024, a 1826 Half Cent Cohen 1, BN in circulated condition is worth between $35.00 and $600.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $650.00 and $15,000.00, 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 $16,100.00 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: 234,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Classic Head Half Cents 1809-1835

1826 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-6615,000.00
MS-65+12,000.00
MS-6510,750.00
MS-64+2,750.00
MS-642,150.00
MS-63+1,300.00
MS-631,175.00
MS-62+900.00
MS-62850.00
MS-61725.00
MS-60650.00
AU-58+600.00
AU-58550.00
AU-55+525.00
AU-55500.00
AU-53+440.00
AU-53375.00
AU-50+325.00
AU-50300.00
XF-45+285.00
XF-45265.00
XF-40225.00
VF-35180.00
VF-30160.00
VF-25145.00
VF-20135.00
F-15125.00
F-12115.00
VG-10105.00
VG-890.00
G-685.00
G-475.00
AG-345.00
FR-235.00

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 State650.0015,000.004,386.36
About Uncirculated300.00600.00451.88
Extremely Fine225.00285.00258.33
Fine and Very Fine115.00180.00143.33
Good and Very Good75.00105.0088.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good35.0045.0040.00

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 1826 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1826 Half Cent, BN (Regular Strike)34.00650.00700.0015,000.00
1826 Half Cent, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A750.0027,500.00
1826 Half Cent Cohen 1, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A650.0025,000.00
1826 Half Cent Cohen 2, BN (Regular Strike)75.00875.001,000.0010,750.00

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.

1826 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

$1,050.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,280.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,616.63

Average Sale Price
$1,860.00

Most Recent Sale Price
8

Number of Sales
$12,933.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-667,637.5016,100.0011,868.75
MS-65+6,325.006,325.006,325.00
MS-656,600.009,000.007,800.00
MS-641,050.002,280.001,616.63
MS-62+600.001,170.00810.00
AU-58408.00408.00408.00
AU-55276.00276.00276.00
AU-53235.00235.00235.00
AU-50176.25288.00221.33
XF-40114.00114.00114.00
VF-3579.0079.0079.00
VF-3083.0083.0083.00
VF-2070.5074.0072.25
PO-1205.63205.63205.63

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1826 Half Cent Cohen 1, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $16,100.00.

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 1826 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 1826 Half Cent Cohen 1, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 53.57% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 21.43% / 21.43% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1826 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
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0001/14/2024
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,860.0008/20/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions9,000.0008/28/2022
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers408.0008/25/2021
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers288.0008/25/2021
AU-55PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers276.0006/16/2021
MS-62+PCGSStack's Bowers660.0006/16/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,280.0004/25/2021
MS-62+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,170.0002/19/2020
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0009/08/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,400.0012/16/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,050.0012/14/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0010/14/2018
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,528.0002/19/2018
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers7,637.5003/31/2017
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions83.0001/10/2017
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions114.0008/02/2016
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions205.6311/08/2015
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions79.0011/08/2015
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions199.7507/28/2015
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions176.2506/07/2015
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions74.0004/05/2015
AU-53ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers235.0001/27/2015
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers70.5001/28/2014
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers6,325.0001/26/2014
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers16,100.0001/26/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,115.0007/27/2013