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Hi my name is Mary I have a small (smaller than a dime) gold 1/2 cent coin dated 1851. 1/2 cent on one side, face with stars around it on the other. Is it worth anything?
Hello Mary,
Does the coin say 1/2 cent? Or simply 1/2?
They did not produce 1/2 cent gold coins however they did make 1/2 dollar gold coins which would state 1/2D., 1/2 DOL. or 1/2 DOLLAR.
I suspect that if it is not one of the 3 that I described, it may be a replica coin.
If the coin has a picture of an animal such as a pig or a bear on the side that says 1/2, it is a replica. It may still be gold but it is not rare like a genuine 1/2 dollar california gold coin would be.
Let me know what you have and I will try to enlighten you some more.
Regards
Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US
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Joe Hylas
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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.
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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US
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