1811 Classic Head Half Cents : Wide Date

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

One variety of the 1811 Classic Head Half Cent (Penny) features a wide date on the obverse of the coin. The numbers are slightly spread out wider than normal. Most notable is the first "1" in the 1811 date is further away to the left of the "8" and is aligned higher. The difference between the wide date vs close date is depicted below in the example comparison image:

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
$556	$1,063	$2,340	$3,427	$7,809	$12,152	$39,351	$92,653	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1811 Classic Head Half Cent (Wide Date Variety) is Worth $1,063 in Average Condition and can be Worth $39,351 to $92,653 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $0.0700