Early American Copper, Since 1958

Sell Your Half Cent Collection

Since 1958, Anthony's Stamps & Coins has been purchasing early American coins from collectors, families, and estate executors. We've built our reputation by understanding the history, rarity, and collector demand behind America's earliest coinage.

We come to you. You're paid in full, on the spot.
Close-up photo of a 1793 Liberty Cap copper large cent coin on velvet

Why Choose Anthony's?

Why Thousands Of Collectors Trust Anthony's

Since 1958, Anthony's has earned the trust of collectors through honest evaluations, fair offers, and decades of experience buying coins, stamps, and paper money. You don't have to take our word for it — our track record is public.

Those numbers weren't created through advertising. They were earned one collector at a time.

  • Purchasing collections throughout the United States
  • PCGS Authorized Dealer
  • NGC Authorized Dealer
  • ANA (American Numismatic Association) Member
  • Trusted by collectors, families, attorneys, and estates nationwide
A Trusted Buyer

Sell Your Half Cent Collection to a Trusted Buyer

Since 1958, Anthony's Stamps & Coins has been purchasing early American coins from collectors, families, and estate executors. Founded by Howard Anthony as a family business, we've built our reputation by understanding the history, rarity, and collector demand behind America's earliest coinage.

If you're ready to sell a half cent collection, you've come to the right place. Whether you own a single advanced collection, inherited early copper coins, or are downsizing a lifetime of collecting, we'll carefully evaluate your collection and provide a competitive cash offer.

For qualifying collections throughout the Northeast and surrounding regions, we travel directly to you and provide immediate payment.

Three antique US copper cents with dates 1793, 1804, 1853, featuring different Liberty profile designs on green felt
Built by Collectors

Built by Collectors. Bought by Collectors.

Half cents are among the earliest coins produced by the United States Mint and remain one of the most specialized areas of American numismatics. Collectors appreciate them for their historical significance, limited mintages, die varieties, and connection to the nation's earliest years.

Anthony's understands the market for early American copper because we've spent decades buying and evaluating these coins. We recognize the importance of originality, eye appeal, rarity, and condition, and we understand that even well-circulated examples can be desirable to serious collectors.

Whether your collection includes individual type coins or advanced collector holdings, we'll evaluate every coin with the knowledge and attention it deserves.

PCGS graded 1804 Draped Bust Half Cent and NGC graded 1855 Braided Hair Half Cent showing obverse and reverse sides in protective slabs
What We Buy

What We Buy

Anthony's Stamps & Coins purchases:

Early copper Half Cents (all series, 1793–1857)
Type coins
Scarce and key-date material
Advanced collector holdings
Problem coins and cleaned coins considered

If you're uncertain about the rarity or value of your half cents, we'll carefully review the entire collection and explain what you have.

We come to you. You're paid in full, on the spot.
Antique collection of raw, flipped, and professionally graded US copper Half Cents on felt with numismatic loupe
We Review Everything

We Review Everything

Early copper collections often contain coins with varying grades, surface conditions, and levels of rarity. Even coins with cleaning, corrosion, or other issues may still have collector value.

There's no need to identify key dates or research individual coins before contacting us. We evaluate every coin in the collection, not just the finest examples, and consider the collection as a whole when making an offer.

Our experience allows us to recognize the characteristics that matter most to collectors of early American copper.

We Come to You

We Travel to Large Collections

Many early American collections have been assembled over decades and may include half cents alongside large cents, colonial coinage, or other early U.S. issues.

For qualifying collections, Anthony's travels throughout the Northeast and surrounding regions to evaluate and purchase collections in person. There's no need to package or ship valuable early copper coins. We bring the buying process directly to you, making the transaction convenient, secure, and straightforward.

Direct Sale vs. Consignment

Why Sell Instead of Consigning?

Consigning an early copper collection can involve lengthy waiting periods, commissions, and uncertainty about the final selling price.

Selling directly to Anthony's offers a simpler alternative. We evaluate your collection, make a competitive cash offer, and provide immediate payment when you accept. No waiting for an auction to close. No commission fees. Just a straightforward selling experience backed by decades of numismatic knowledge.

We come to you. You're paid in full, on the spot.
eBay Proof

Why Anthony's Can Make Competitive Offers

Anthony's has been buying and selling collectible coins since 1958. As an active eBay seller since 1997 with a large customer base, we regularly connect collectible coins with buyers across the country.

Our experience with early American copper, combined with an established market for collectible coins, allows us to make strong, competitive offers for half cent collections while providing sellers with a professional and knowledgeable experience.

Inherited collection of early US copper half-cent coins in an antique wooden box
Estates & Heirs

Selling an Inherited Half Cent Collection?

Many half cent collections have been passed from one generation to the next. If you've inherited early American coins, it's common not to know exactly what you have or which pieces may be especially desirable.

We'll carefully examine the entire collection, explain our evaluation, and provide a fair cash offer based on current collector demand. Our goal is to make the process simple, respectful, and stress-free for heirs and estate executors.

Get In Touch

Contact Anthony's Stamps & Coins

If you're ready to sell your half cent collection, contact Anthony's Stamps & Coins today for a professional collection evaluation. Whether you have a few early copper coins, an advanced collection, or an inherited estate, we're ready to review your collection and provide a competitive cash offer.

We come to you. You're paid in full, on the spot.
FAQ

Half Cent Collection FAQs

Do you buy all types of half cents?+
Yes. We purchase early copper Half Cents from all series (1793–1857), including type coins, scarce and key dates, advanced collections, and even problem or cleaned coins.
Will you consider cleaned or damaged half cents?+
Yes. Unlike some buyers, we consider problem coins and cleaned coins as part of our evaluation. Even coins with condition issues may still have collector value.
I inherited early copper coins. Can you help identify what I have?+
Absolutely. We regularly work with heirs and estate executors who inherit early American coin collections. We'll evaluate the entire collection, explain what you have, and provide a competitive cash offer.
Do I need to travel to sell my collection?+
Not necessarily. For qualifying collections, Anthony's travels throughout the Northeast and surrounding regions to evaluate and purchase collections in person, making the process secure and convenient.
Ready When You Are

Ready to Sell Your Half Cent Collection?

One conversation is all it takes. We'll review the entire collection and make a competitive cash offer, with immediate payment when you accept.

We come to you. You're paid in full, on the spot.