If you're starting to collect half cent, know that the value of a coin directly reflects its condition. A high-quality example of a coin is often worth many times as much as a poor example, although there are always exceptions to this general rule. Collectors should look at more than just age when deciding on the value of a coin in their collection. A variety of factors, aside from the obvious age and rarity, go into determining the worth of a coin to coin collectors. Market value is as much a determination of demand as any other factor.