As of May, 2024, a 1793 Half Cent Cohen 1, BN in circulated condition is worth between $3,200.00 and $58,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $67,500.00 and $475,000.00, 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 $379,500.00 in the 01/26/2014 by renowned auctioneer Goldberg Auctioneers, 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 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-65475,000.00
MS-64+240,000.00
MS-64160,000.00
MS-63+132,500.00
MS-63120,000.00
MS-62+85,000.00
MS-6280,000.00
MS-6175,000.00
MS-6067,500.00
AU-58+58,500.00
AU-5856,000.00
AU-55+52,500.00
AU-5551,000.00
AU-53+47,500.00
AU-5346,000.00
AU-50+38,500.00
AU-5033,000.00
XF-45+30,000.00
XF-4528,000.00
XF-4026,000.00
VF-3521,000.00
VF-3019,000.00
VF-2518,000.00
VF-2014,000.00
F-1511,500.00
F-129,500.00
VG-108,000.00
VG-86,250.00
G-65,000.00
G-44,200.00
AG-33,200.00

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 State67,500.00475,000.00159,444.44
About Uncirculated33,000.0058,500.0047,875.00
Extremely Fine26,000.0030,000.0028,000.00
Fine and Very Fine9,500.0021,000.0015,500.00
Good and Very Good4,200.008,000.005,862.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good3,200.003,200.003,200.00

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, BN (Regular Strike)1,900.0057,500.0065,000.001,200,000.00
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 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

$1,440.00

Lowest Sale Price
$12,000.00

Highest Sale Price
$5,527.13

Average Sale Price
$12,000.00

Most Recent Sale Price
17

Number of Sales
$93,961.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+379,500.00379,500.00379,500.00
MS-64111,000.00111,000.00111,000.00
MS-62+66,000.0066,000.0066,000.00
MS-6274,750.0074,750.0074,750.00
AU-5837,600.0037,600.0037,600.00
AU-5520,125.0043,125.0031,337.50
AU-5330,000.0049,938.0039,969.00
AU-502,115.0041,125.0021,600.00
XF-45+24,000.0028,200.0026,100.00
XF-4515,525.0028,200.0021,800.00
XF-404,025.0017,250.0012,096.30
VF-3510,575.0020,400.0015,410.42
VF-302,760.0027,600.0012,259.17
VF-255,750.0014,100.009,616.08
VF-201,440.0012,000.005,527.13
F-152,760.008,700.005,632.50
F-12575.008,625.003,547.93
VG-101,680.006,168.754,310.96
VG-81,783.005,750.003,504.33
G-71,495.001,495.001,495.00
G-61,265.002,875.001,955.00
G-41,035.003,105.002,041.38
AG-3920.002,990.001,552.71
FR-21,028.001,140.001,084.00
PO-11,064.002,585.001,944.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1793 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 $379,500.00.

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 Cohen 1, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1793 Half Cent Cohen 1, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 55.63% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Superior Galleries with 9.15% / 8.45% 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 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-53PCGSHeritage Auctions30,000.0008/20/2023
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions9,900.0005/07/2023
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions3,720.0005/07/2023
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions16,200.0002/27/2023
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions16,800.0012/18/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions111,000.0008/28/2022
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions66,000.0008/28/2022
F-15PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers8,700.0009/29/2021
VF-35PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions10,575.0005/27/2021
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions12,000.0004/25/2021
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions16,200.0004/25/2021
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions20,400.0004/25/2021
XF-45+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions28,200.0002/25/2021
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions13,200.0011/22/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0010/18/2020
VF-20PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,106.2508/27/2020
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions8,100.0006/07/2020
VG-10PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,280.0002/19/2020
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions9,900.0009/08/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions12,600.0007/14/2019
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0001/14/2019
FR-2ANACSHeritage Auctions1,140.0001/14/2019
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions24,000.0002/22/2018
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers27,025.0002/19/2018
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0001/03/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions13,200.0009/07/2017
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions10,575.0001/04/2017
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions6,168.7501/04/2017
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0006/08/2016
AU-58PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions37,600.0005/19/2016
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions11,162.5003/03/2016
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions12,925.0002/04/2016
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5009/20/2015
XF-45PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers28,200.0009/14/2015
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions11,750.0004/26/2015
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions14,687.5003/01/2015
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions1,880.0008/05/2014
VF-35PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers13,800.0001/26/2014
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers379,500.0001/26/2014
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions12,337.5001/08/2014
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions14,100.0012/05/2013
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions49,938.0009/25/2013
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions5,434.0009/25/2013
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers4,700.0007/27/2013
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers24,675.0005/30/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions18,800.0004/24/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0004/24/2013
FR-2NGCHeritage Auctions1,028.0002/07/2013
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions11,750.0001/09/2013
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers12,925.0011/16/2012
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions41,125.0010/18/2012
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers1,064.0003/22/2012
AG-3PCGSStack's Bowers1,035.0003/22/2012
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers12,650.0003/22/2012
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/03/2012
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0012/08/2011
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers8,625.0011/15/2011
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions3,105.0008/11/2011
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions34,500.0008/11/2011
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions9,775.0007/07/2011
F-12PCGSBowers & Merena776.0011/03/2010
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions5,319.0008/11/2010
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions1,209.0004/28/2010
F-12NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,150.0009/08/2009
G-4NONEBowers & Merena2,760.0006/01/2009
F-12PCGSStack's6,000.0003/01/2009
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions3,450.0003/01/2009
AU-50PCGSStack's37,375.0001/01/2009
G-7NONEStack's1,495.0011/01/2008
VG-8NONEGoldberg Auctioneers5,750.0009/16/2008
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers27,600.0009/14/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions6,900.0006/26/2008
F-15NONEHeritage Auctions4,313.0005/29/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions2,070.0005/28/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions2,990.0005/28/2008
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions5,463.0001/09/2008
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0001/01/2008
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions8,652.0011/29/2007
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0009/27/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0009/27/2007
VF-20NONEStack's10,350.0009/18/2007
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0005/01/2007
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/01/2007
MS-62PCGSStack's74,750.0003/01/2007
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0001/01/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0001/01/2007
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0010/24/2006
VF-30NONEStack's10,350.0010/18/2006
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions43,125.0009/13/2006
G-6NONESuperior Galleries2,300.0009/10/2006
VF-20NCSSuperior Galleries1,840.0009/10/2006
F-12ANACSSuperior Galleries6,613.0009/10/2006
VF-25PCGSBowers & Merena10,350.0008/16/2006
G-4ANACSScotsman2,013.0002/17/2006
F-12NONEStack's3,220.0001/16/2006
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions8,625.0001/05/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions2,990.0001/01/2006
XF-40NCSSuperior Galleries4,025.0009/19/2005
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions8,625.0009/01/2005
F-12PCGSBowers & Merena3,450.0008/12/2005
VF-25NONEStack's6,038.0005/10/2005
G-6NONEBowers & Merena2,875.0003/10/2005
F-12NONESuperior Galleries5,750.0002/20/2005
VF-25NONECoin Galleries5,750.0002/16/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/12/2005
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/12/2005
PO-1NCSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,185.0001/10/2005
G-4ANACSBowers & Merena1,898.0001/09/2005
VF-25NONEStack's7,015.0011/17/2004
VF-25NONEStack's7,015.0009/21/2004
AU-55PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities27,600.0008/15/2004
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0007/20/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions2,760.0007/20/2004
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions4,830.0007/20/2004
XF-40PCGSBowers & Merena12,650.0007/08/2004
XF-40NGCStack's/ANR12,938.0006/23/2004
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions11,500.0005/05/2004
VG-8NONEHeritage Auctions1,783.0005/05/2004
F-12ANACSR.M. Smythe5,060.0003/15/2004
G-4NONESuperior Galleries2,760.0001/25/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions1,783.0001/07/2004
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions15,525.0001/07/2004
VF-20ANACSSuperior Galleries4,680.0011/21/2003
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions1,783.0009/01/2003
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions5,463.0007/26/2003
XF-40PCGSSuperior Galleries16,100.0005/27/2003
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions3,680.0002/01/2003
F-15NONEBowers & Merena3,335.0009/22/2002
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena13,800.0009/22/2002
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions2,990.0007/27/2002
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/25/2002
VF-30NONEBowers & Merena2,760.0003/21/2002
AG-3NONEBowers & Merena1,265.0003/21/2002
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions17,250.0001/09/2002
F-15NONEBowers & Merena2,760.0011/29/2001
AU-50ACGSuperior Galleries2,760.0010/01/2001
AU-50NONEStack's27,600.0005/09/2001
AG-3NONESuperior Galleries920.0002/17/2001
VG-8NONESuperior Galleries3,910.0002/17/2001
VF-20NONESuperior Galleries4,140.0002/17/2001
AU-55PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers20,125.0002/16/2001
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena13,200.0010/01/1987