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A 1795 U.S. half cent realized $5,856 at a recent auction; two half cents sold for a combined $9,760. The denomination was struck from 1793 to 1857.
Published Jul 24, 2026, 9:33 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive
For a bit of history, the United States minted the half cent from 1793 to 1857. One of them, from 1795, was sold at a recent auction for $5,856.
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