According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the United States increased from 1.9 in 1803 to 299.179 in January 2023. This means that the dollar has lost a significant amount of its purchasing power over this time period.
To calculate the value of 4 cents in 1803 in today's dollars, we can divide 4 cents by 1.9 and then multiply the result by 299.179. This gives us a value of approximately $6.28 in today's dollars.
Therefore, 4 cents in 1803 would be worth approximately $6.28 in today's money.