As of May, 2024, a 1795 Half Cent C-5a, Plain Edge, No Pole, BN in circulated condition is worth between $250.00 and $23,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $25,500.00 and $120,000.00, 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 $69,000.00 in the 01/26/2014 by renowned auctioneer Goldberg Auctioneers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: John Smith Gardner
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 23.50 millimeters
Weight: 5.44 grams
Mintage: 139,690
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Liberty Cap Right Half Cents 1794-1797

1795 Half Cent C-5A, Plain Edge, No Pole, 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+120,000.00
MS-64100,000.00
MS-63+55,000.00
MS-6347,500.00
MS-62+32,500.00
MS-6230,000.00
MS-6127,500.00
MS-6025,500.00
AU-58+23,500.00
AU-5822,500.00
AU-55+21,000.00
AU-5519,500.00
XF-45+8,000.00
XF-457,750.00
XF-407,000.00
VF-356,250.00
VF-305,500.00
VF-254,750.00
VF-203,750.00
F-152,700.00
F-122,500.00
VG-101,750.00
VG-81,450.00
G-61,350.00
G-41,200.00
AG-3850.00
FR-2360.00
PO-1250.00

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 State25,500.00120,000.0054,750.00
About Uncirculated19,500.0023,500.0021,625.00
Extremely Fine7,000.008,000.007,583.33
Fine and Very Fine2,500.006,250.004,241.67
Good and Very Good1,200.001,750.001,437.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good250.00850.00486.67

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 1795 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1795 Half Cent Lettered Edge, BN (Regular Strike)350.0023,500.0025,000.00450,000.00
1795 Half Cent LE, Punctuated Date, BN (Regular Strike)350.0027,500.0037,500.00210,000.00
1795 Half Cent Plain Edge, Punctuated Date, BN (Regular Strike)250.0031,500.0033,000.00125,000.00
1795 Half Cent Plain Edge, No Pole, BN (Regular Strike)250.0023,000.0024,500.00300,000.00
1795 Half Cent C-1 Lettered Edge, BN (Regular Strike)350.0025,000.0027,500.00300,000.00
1795 Half Cent C-2a LE Punctuated Date, BN (Regular Strike)300.0027,500.0037,500.00200,000.00
1795 Half Cent C-2b PE Punctuated Date, BN (Regular Strike)400.0032,500.00N/AN/A
1795 Half Cent C-3 PE Punctuated Date, BN (Regular Strike)300.0045,000.0050,000.00185,000.00
1795 Half Cent C-6a Pl Edge No Pole, BN (Regular Strike)625.0022,000.0024,250.00325,000.00
1795 Half Cent C-6b Pl Edge No Pole, BN (Regular Strike)1,600.0042,500.00N/AN/A
1795 Half Cent C-5b Pl Edge No Pole, BN (Regular Strike)1,750.0030,000.00N/AN/A
1795 Half Cent C-5b Pl Edge No Pole, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A360,000.00360,000.00
1795 Half Cent Plain Edge, No Pole, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A485,000.00485,000.00
1795 Half Cent C-4 PE Punctuated Date, BN (Regular Strike)225.0034,500.0038,000.00150,000.00

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.

1795 Half Cent C-5A, Plain Edge, No Pole, 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

$576.00

Lowest Sale Price
$15,525.00

Highest Sale Price
$4,648.20

Average Sale Price
$4,320.00

Most Recent Sale Price
5

Number of Sales
$23,241.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+264.00264.00264.00
MS-6469,000.0069,000.0069,000.00
MS-6325,850.0025,850.0025,850.00
MS-62+17,400.0017,400.0017,400.00
MS-614,485.0020,400.0012,442.50
AU-589,000.0012,660.0010,830.00
AU-505,520.005,520.005,520.00
XF-45+4,560.005,405.004,982.50
XF-455,280.005,280.005,280.00
XF-40576.0015,525.004,648.20
VF-353,840.003,840.003,840.00
VF-20900.00900.00900.00
F-15506.001,380.00938.67
F-121,440.001,440.001,440.00
VG-10300.001,410.00855.00
VG-8518.00780.00649.00
FR-2211.50211.50211.50
PO-11,610.003,525.002,567.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1795 Half Cent C-5a, Plain Edge, No Pole, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $69,000.00.

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 1795 Half Cent C-5a, Plain Edge, No Pole, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1795 Half Cent C-5a, Plain Edge, No Pole, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 56.67% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 33.33% / 10.00% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1795 Half Cent C-5a, Plain Edge, No Pole, 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-61PCGSHeritage Auctions20,400.0008/28/2022
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0001/16/2022
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions12,660.0011/14/2021
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions5,280.0008/22/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0006/20/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers2,040.0006/16/2021
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions9,000.0004/25/2021
XF-45+NONEGoldberg Auctioneers4,560.0002/19/2020
F-12PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,440.0002/19/2020
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions264.0009/11/2019
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/08/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0009/08/2019
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions900.0002/03/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0001/14/2019
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions300.0010/17/2018
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions17,400.0008/19/2018
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers930.0006/21/2018
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,520.0006/13/2018
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0010/31/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions25,850.0006/08/2016
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0003/01/2015
FR-2PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5001/04/2015
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers69,000.0001/26/2014
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers3,525.0007/27/2013
VG-8NONEGoldberg Auctioneers780.0006/01/2011
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,610.0009/21/2010
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers15,525.0009/16/2008
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers506.0009/25/2007
VG-8ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers518.0009/07/2004
MS-61NGCGoldberg Auctioneers4,485.0006/02/2004