Half Cents- Where are they all? Metal Detecting thread.....

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by SensibleSal66, Sep 11, 2025 at 11:21 PM.

  1. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Okay, so I've been metal detecting since the year 2000 off and on. Mostly weekends. Now I've found many KG's (King George Half pennies) and large cents but never a US half cent. Does anyone know why?? I certainly don't despite seeing metal detecting videos of guys/gals finding them from time to time. With just under 8 million (correct me if wrong) Half cents coins minted, you think that I'd find one by now, no? Watch, I'll go out this weekend and find one, LOL.
    Thanks for reading and please comment. ;) Your contribution is valued. :)
    Half cent (United States coin) - Wikipedia
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    SensibleSal66, Sep 11, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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  3. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Best wishes for finding a Half Cent Sal! :)
     
    Collecting Nut, Sep 12, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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  4. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Take a normal Large Cent and cut it in half...
    There's your Half Cent :rolleyes:

    The other coin that is hard to detect is the 2 Cent coin. I have miraculously detected 2 of them over the years :wideyed:
     
    paddyman98, Sep 12, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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