Skip to content
Back to search
Half Cent · $0.005

1831 Half Cents (1793-1857)

Cohen Attribution

Intriguing History

By 1831, the half cent's usefulness was already being questioned as prices rose and the coin's tiny value made it less practical for everyday commerce, and that year's mintage was struck in modest numbers during Andrew Jackson's turbulent presidency.

Total Weight5.44 g