Etymology:
The term "half cent" originated from the Latin word "semissis," which means "half of a unit."
Meaning:
A half cent is a coin that is worth half of one cent, or 1/200 of a dollar.
Origin:
The first half cent coins were issued in the United States in 1793, as part of the original set of federal coinage authorized by the Coinage Act of 1792. These coins were made of copper, and they featured a draped bust of Liberty on the obverse and an eagle in flight on the reverse.
Half cents continued to be produced in the United States until 1857, when they were discontinued due to their low value and the increased popularity of the nickel five-cent piece. However, they were briefly reintroduced during the Civil War, when a shortage of copper led to the production of bronze half cents from 1864 to 1869.
Half cents were also issued in other countries, including Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland. They were typically used for small transactions, such as purchasing postage stamps or newspapers.
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