Like the name says, it was a One Penny Black. It cost on penny at the post office. That covered delivery of one half ounce letter.
No such thing. The only half cents minted in Canada are the New Brunswick 1861 and Nova Scotia 1861 and 1864. Probably you have a half penny from Great Britain or some other Commonwealth location.
In the 1800's you could buy a loaf of bread for a penny. A penny could also buy a small amount of tobacco in the 1800's.
half of a penny
I'll use the crystal ball and suggest that you have a British Penny or Half-Penny. The "head" on one side is that of Queen Victoria. What you suspected as a "seated liberty" is an interpretation of the goddess Brittania.
The British Half Penny was no longer issued after 1984.
The value of an orange one half penny varies by the year of the penny and the condition.
The British Half Penny was no longer issued after 1984.
wow you are very lucky! you coin could be worth up to 3000 dollars! my 1934 penny was worth 1430 dollars!
There was never a gold half penny issued by the U.S. Mint.
The decimal New Half Penny and Half Penny coins were last issued for circulation in 1983 and were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in December 1984. So, unless they are part of a Proof or uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they have little or no value. The 1984 Half Penny was only issued as part of a Royal Mint Uncirculated or Proof set. A British 1984 bronze Half Penny coin (Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2 GBP. A British 1984 bronze Half Penny coin (Elizabeth II)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
There are many varieties of the "Liberty coin" in 1795 in both the penny and the half penny. That with the variables of condition and mint mark, the value could be anything.