As of May, 2024, a 1793 Half Cent, BN in circulated condition is worth between $1,900.00 and $57,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $65,000.00 and $1,200,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a About Uncirculated grade that was hammered at $56,350.00 in the 10/18/2006 by renowned auctioneer Stack's, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Unknown
Edge: Lettered: TWO HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR
Diameter: 22.00 millimeters
Weight: 6.74 grams
Mintage: 35,334
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Liberty Cap Left Half Cents 1793

1793 Half Cent, 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-661,200,000.00
MS-65+550,000.00
MS-65425,000.00
MS-64+230,000.00
MS-64140,000.00
MS-63+125,000.00
MS-63115,000.00
MS-62+80,000.00
MS-6277,500.00
MS-6172,500.00
MS-6065,000.00
AU-58+57,500.00
AU-5855,000.00
AU-55+51,500.00
AU-5550,000.00
AU-53+46,000.00
AU-5345,000.00
AU-50+37,500.00
AU-5035,000.00
XF-45+32,000.00
XF-4530,000.00
XF-4026,000.00
VF-3522,500.00
VF-3021,000.00
VF-2520,000.00
VF-2019,000.00
F-1513,000.00
F-1210,500.00
VG-108,250.00
VG-86,250.00
G-65,250.00
G-44,500.00
AG-33,500.00
FR-22,100.00
PO-11,900.00

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 State65,000.001,200,000.00280,000.00
About Uncirculated35,000.0057,500.0047,187.50
Extremely Fine26,000.0032,000.0029,333.33
Fine and Very Fine10,500.0022,500.0017,666.67
Good and Very Good4,500.008,250.006,062.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good1,900.003,500.002,500.00

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 1793 Liberty Cap 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1793 Half Cent Cohen 1, BN (Regular Strike)3,200.0058,500.0067,500.00475,000.00
1793 Half Cent Cohen 2, BN (Regular Strike)1,825.0060,000.0067,500.00475,000.00
1793 Half Cent Cohen 3, BN (Regular Strike)1,825.0058,500.0067,500.001,150,000.00
1793 Half Cent Cohen 4, BN (Regular Strike)1,950.0067,500.0072,500.001,150,000.00

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.

1793 Half Cent, 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

$40.00

Lowest Sale Price
$19,200.00

Highest Sale Price
$4,693.13

Average Sale Price
$4,920.00

Most Recent Sale Price
54

Number of Sales
$253,428.76

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6238,500.0038,500.0038,500.00
AU-5841,400.0048,000.0044,700.00
AU-55+32,400.0052,800.0042,400.00
AU-5530.0030.0030.00
AU-5327,000.0042,550.0034,300.00
AU-50480.0056,350.0021,829.75
XF-45+20,825.0020,825.0020,825.00
XF-4510,000.0026,950.0016,900.00
XF-4070.0021,850.007,150.64
VF-3510,465.0010,465.0010,465.00
VF-302,530.0016,675.008,562.00
VF-253,960.0024,150.0014,201.25
VF-2040.0019,200.004,693.13
F-152,415.0012,600.005,919.25
F-12661.0010,450.002,457.02
VG-10960.009,200.002,463.15
VG-81,380.005,290.002,717.81
G-61,265.004,348.002,288.57
G-4528.003,450.001,663.20
AG-3546.004,440.001,366.47
FR-21,560.001,732.501,646.25
PO-1374.008,050.001,889.29

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1793 Half Cent, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-62. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with AU-50 having the highest max price $56,350.00.

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 1793 Half Cent, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1793 Half Cent, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 55.64% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 15.64% / 6.18% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1793 Half Cent, 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-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions52,800.0001/14/2024
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions48,000.0001/14/2024
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions4,920.0001/14/2024
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions12,600.0012/17/2023
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions2,340.0007/23/2023
FR-2PCGSStack's Bowers1,560.0006/16/2023
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0006/16/2023
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers32,400.0003/29/2023
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers42,000.0003/29/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions19,200.0001/15/2023
AU-50NCSStack's Bowers480.0011/16/2022
AG-3PCGSStack's Bowers960.0011/09/2022
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers21,000.0011/09/2022
G-4ANACSStack's Bowers1,440.0011/09/2022
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions7,200.0010/09/2022
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers840.0008/31/2022
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers5,040.0008/31/2022
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers5,520.0008/31/2022
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions4,080.0008/28/2022
AG-3PCGSStack's Bowers4,440.0008/10/2022
PO-1PCGSScotsman1,947.0007/22/2022
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions5,160.0007/17/2022
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0007/13/2022
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers1,920.0006/17/2022
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions2,640.0005/18/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions8,400.0005/08/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions13,200.0005/08/2022
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15,750.0005/01/2022
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0004/26/2022
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0001/12/2022
XF-45+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20,825.0012/19/2021
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0004/07/2021
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers2,880.0003/31/2021
AU-53NGCDavid Lawrence RC27,000.0002/21/2021
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0012/09/2020
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions4,800.0012/02/2020
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0011/18/2020
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0010/18/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions11,400.0010/17/2020
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions1,140.0010/14/2020
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions3,360.0009/02/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions3,000.0006/10/2020
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions3,360.0006/07/2020
VF-20NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,352.0005/24/2020
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0003/25/2020
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0003/25/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions1,740.0002/23/2020
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions3,720.0002/23/2020
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions2,040.0001/12/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions15,600.0001/12/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0001/12/2020
VG-10NGCStack's Bowers1,680.0011/20/2019
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0011/20/2019
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers3,120.0008/20/2019
VF-20NGCStack's Bowers2,040.0008/20/2019
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0008/18/2019
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions1,740.0006/09/2019
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0006/09/2019
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12,500.0005/26/2019
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions2,040.0004/28/2019
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions4,440.0011/21/2018
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12,250.0009/16/2018
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions960.0004/29/2018
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions3,600.0004/29/2018
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions1,920.0004/29/2018
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions3,120.0004/29/2018
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers4,080.0003/21/2018
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0003/21/2018
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0011/08/2017
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0011/08/2017
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,800.0009/07/2017
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers3,360.0008/23/2017
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions2,350.0007/06/2017
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions2,115.0007/06/2017
G-4PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,450.0012/05/2016
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC13,750.0011/28/2016
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions1,703.7509/07/2016
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0009/07/2016
PO-1NCSHeritage Auctions1,997.5008/10/2016
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers558.0006/06/2016
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5003/03/2016
G-6NONEGoldberg Auctioneers4,348.0002/01/2016
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/06/2016
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions3,055.0012/03/2015
XF-40ANACSStack's Bowers16,450.0003/27/2015
G-4PCGSGreat Collections3,410.0006/15/2014
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions3,309.9805/19/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions2,820.0004/23/2014
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions2,999.7804/23/2014
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0004/23/2014
FR-2PCGSGreat Collections1,732.5004/13/2014
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections26,950.0002/09/2014
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5002/03/2014
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers2,820.0011/08/2013
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers7,050.0011/08/2013
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions2,056.0008/08/2013
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions3,055.0008/08/2013
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0007/11/2013
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0006/05/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions16,450.0006/05/2013
F-12NGCStack's Bowers4,113.0005/30/2013
VG-10NGCStack's Bowers1,528.0005/30/2013
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers589.0005/30/2013
F-12NONEEarly American Coppers, Inc.10,450.0005/04/2013
XF-40NCSGreat Collections6,325.0004/21/2013
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers28,200.0004/16/2013
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers3,055.0004/16/2013
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers1,529.0002/22/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0011/29/2012
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions1,293.0011/29/2012
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions1,704.0008/02/2012
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions1,645.0008/02/2012
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0005/30/2012
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0005/30/2012
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0004/18/2012
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers8,050.0003/22/2012
VG-8ANACSStack's Bowers1,811.0003/22/2012
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16,675.0001/30/2012
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,035.0001/24/2012
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/03/2012
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers8,338.0011/15/2011
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions2,990.0010/13/2011
VF-25NONEGoldberg Auctioneers17,825.0009/06/2011
G-4ANACSStack's Bowers1,518.0008/15/2011
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers3,450.0008/13/2011
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0008/11/2011
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions1,610.0007/07/2011
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0004/27/2011
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers5,750.0003/31/2011
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions2,990.0003/17/2011
VG-8ANACSStack's3,450.0001/26/2011
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions2,185.0001/05/2011
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0001/05/2011
VF-20NGCBowers & Merena3,910.0001/03/2011
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions2,185.0010/27/2010
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/22/2010
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions2,530.0009/22/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions805.0009/22/2010
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions6,900.0009/22/2010
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions863.0007/08/2010
VF-20NGCBowers & Merena4,140.0006/17/2010
F-12PCGSBowers & Merena3,105.0006/17/2010
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions11,500.0004/28/2010
VG-10DGSDavid Lawrence RC1,639.0003/04/2010
F-15PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,980.0002/02/2010
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions2,185.0012/03/2009
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions5,463.0010/22/2009
F-12ANACSBowers & Merena2,530.0009/22/2009
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21,850.0008/17/2009
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions3,025.0007/01/2009
VF-35PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers10,465.0005/26/2009
AU-53PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers33,350.0005/26/2009
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions3,220.0005/01/2009
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/01/2009
VF-20PCGSBowers & Merena12,650.0003/01/2009
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions3,738.0003/01/2009
AG-3NCSHeritage Auctions805.0003/01/2009
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/01/2009
PO-1DGSDavid Lawrence RC374.0012/04/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions6,325.0010/29/2008
VF-25NONEGoldberg Auctioneers24,150.0009/14/2008
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions1,840.0009/01/2008
VG-10NCSHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/30/2008
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/30/2008
G-6NONEHeritage Auctions1,840.0005/29/2008
VG-10NCSHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/28/2008
F-15NONEStack's4,600.0005/21/2008
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC41,400.0003/17/2008
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions3,738.0003/06/2008
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12,650.0003/03/2008
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0002/13/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions6,325.0001/09/2008
VF-25PCGSBowers & Merena15,525.0001/08/2008
VF-25PCGSBowers & Merena11,500.0011/15/2007
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions1,840.0007/12/2007
AG-3NONEStack's1,840.0006/20/2007
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions4,888.0005/01/2007
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions1,955.0005/01/2007
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/09/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions1,840.0003/01/2007
AU-53NONEGoldberg Auctioneers42,550.0002/13/2007
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions4,888.0002/01/2007
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions2,070.0001/01/2007
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions9,200.0001/01/2007
VF-20NCSDavid Lawrence RC862.5012/11/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions5,463.0011/29/2006
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions6,325.0011/29/2006
AU-50NONEStack's56,350.0010/18/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions2,645.0009/13/2006
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions5,175.0009/13/2006
VG-8PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,795.0009/04/2006
F-12NONECoin Galleries1,208.0008/02/2006
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0006/26/2006
VG-8NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,290.0006/21/2006
AU-50NONEStack's48,300.0003/01/2006
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions9,000.0002/12/2006
F-15PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,750.0002/07/2006
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions3,105.0001/01/2006
VG-10NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities9,200.0012/06/2005
VF-20NONEStack's4,025.0011/30/2005
VG-8NONEStack's1,725.0011/30/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions1,840.0011/02/2005
F-15NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,635.0009/18/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0009/01/2005
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions2,645.0007/27/2005
VF-20NONECoin Galleries5,980.0007/20/2005
VF-20NONECoin Galleries6,038.0004/13/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0001/12/2005
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions2,415.0001/12/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/12/2005
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions8,050.0001/12/2005
VF-20NONECoin Galleries4,600.0012/14/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions2,530.0012/08/2004
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions7,039.0009/22/2004
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions5,405.0009/09/2004
VG-8PCGSSuperior Galleries2,990.0008/16/2004
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8,050.0007/21/2004
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions1,438.0007/20/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions661.0007/20/2004
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions5,635.0007/20/2004
G-4NONEHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/03/2004
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions3,565.0006/03/2004
VF-20NONECoin Galleries7,475.0004/21/2004
VG-8NONEStack's2,645.0003/16/2004
VF-20NONECoin Galleries7,763.0002/25/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions661.0001/31/2004
VG-10NONESuperior Galleries2,990.0001/25/2004
AG-3NONEHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/07/2004
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/07/2004
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions1,898.0012/03/2003
VG-10NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities4,140.0009/13/2003
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions1,610.0009/01/2003
PO-1NONEBowers & Merena1,265.0007/30/2003
F-15NONEScotsman2,415.0007/25/2003
F-15ANACSScotsman3,335.0007/25/2003
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/01/2003
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0003/20/2003
VF-20NONEStack's2,600.0003/11/2003
F-12NONESuperior Galleries1,035.0002/24/2003
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions437.0002/01/2003
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions1,783.0002/01/2003
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/13/2003
VF-30NONEBowers & Merena6,555.0011/06/2002
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions1,840.0010/22/2002
VG-8NONEHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/27/2002
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/01/2002
G-6NONEBowers & Merena2,070.0003/21/2002
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/13/2002
G-6NONEBowers & Merena2,070.0011/28/2001
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions604.0011/15/2001
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0010/03/2001
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,530.0005/28/2001
G-6NONESuperior Galleries1,437.0002/17/2001
VF-20NONEHeritage Auctions4,313.0002/01/2001
VF-20NONEHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/04/2001
VG-10NONEHeritage Auctions2,760.0011/16/2000
VF-20NONEHeritage Auctions1,840.0010/01/2000
AG-3NONEHeritage Auctions546.0010/01/2000
G-4NONEHeritage Auctions1,006.0010/01/2000
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions2,243.0008/06/2000
PO-1NONEHeritage Auctions949.0008/06/2000
VF-20NONEHeritage Auctions1,323.0006/01/2000
F-12NONEHeritage Auctions1,323.0006/01/2000
PO-1NONEHeritage Auctions920.0006/01/2000
AU-50NONEHeritage Auctions6,038.0001/08/2000
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena38,500.0005/20/1996
XF-45NONEBowers & Merena13,750.0005/20/1996
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena9,240.0005/20/1996
VF-25NONEBowers & Merena3,960.0010/01/1987
XF-45NONEBowers & Ruddy10,000.0011/01/1979
AU-55NONEB. Max Mehl30.0006/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery40.0005/01/1941
XF-40NONENumismatic Gallery75.0005/01/1941
XF-40NONENumismatic Gallery70.0005/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery62.5005/01/1941