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Half Cent
The lowest-value coin denomination ever issued by the United States, representing one-
two hundredth of a dollar. Half cents were struck from 1793 until the series was
discontinued in 1857.
Half Dime
The original spelling of half dime. The first United States regular issue was the 1792 half
disme supposedly struck in John Harper’s basement with the newly acquired Mint presses.
Half Dollar
The denomination first struck in 1794 that is still struck today.
Half Eagle
Literally, half the value of an Eagle. The Eagle was defined by the Mint Act of 1792 as equal
to ten silver dollars.
Half Rolls
At times rolls were issued with one half the number of coins in a roll that we consider to be
normal today. For instance, Liberty nickels (1883-1912) were often issued with 20 coins in
the roll (face value one dollar).
High Relief
The Saint-Gaudens inspired effort of Charles Barber to reduce the Extremely High Relief
down to a coin with acceptable striking qualities. After 11,250 coins, this effort was
abandoned. However, these were released and quickly became one of the most popular
coins of all time.
Half Cent
The lowest-value coin denomination ever issued by the United States, representing one-
two hundredth of a dollar. Half cents were struck from 1793 until the series was
discontinued in 1857.
Half Dime
The original spelling of half dime. The first United States regular issue was the 1792 half
disme supposedly struck in John Harper’s basement with the newly acquired Mint presses.
Half Dollar
The denomination first struck in 1794 that is still struck today.
Half Eagle
Literally, half the value of an Eagle. The Eagle was defined by the Mint Act of 1792 as equal
to ten silver dollars.
Half Rolls
At times rolls were issued with one half the number of coins in a roll that we consider to be
normal today. For instance, Liberty nickels (1883-1912) were often issued with 20 coins in
the roll (face value one dollar).
High Relief
The Saint-Gaudens inspired effort of Charles Barber to reduce the Extremely High Relief
down to a coin with acceptable striking qualities. After 11,250 coins, this effort was
abandoned. However, these were released and quickly became one of the most popular
coins of all time.