As of May, 2024, a 1862 Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $1,800.00 and $3,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3,500.00 and $87,500.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $76,375.00 in the 07/16/2020 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 38.10 millimeters
Weight: 26.73 grams
Mintage: 550
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dollars 1836-1873

1862 Dollar (Proof) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-66+87,500.00
MS-6646,500.00
MS-65+25,000.00
MS-6515,750.00
MS-64+10,500.00
MS-648,750.00
MS-63+7,000.00
MS-635,850.00
MS-62+5,150.00
MS-624,650.00
MS-613,750.00
MS-603,500.00
AU-58+3,000.00
AU-582,750.00
AU-55+2,600.00
AU-552,350.00
AU-53+2,100.00
AU-532,000.00
AU-50+1,825.00
AU-501,800.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State3,500.0087,500.0018,658.33
About Uncirculated1,800.003,000.002,303.13

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1862 Liberty Seated Dollar. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1862 Dollar (Regular Strike)900.008,250.008,500.0065,000.00
1862 Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A4,000.0052,500.00
1862 Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A7,250.0047,500.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1862 Dollar (Proof) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$1,495.00

Lowest Sale Price
$7,150.00

Highest Sale Price
$3,460.99

Average Sale Price
$4,320.00

Most Recent Sale Price
54

Number of Sales
$186,893.23

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6738,775.0038,775.0038,775.00
MS-66+76,375.0076,375.0076,375.00
MS-6613,225.0070,500.0021,918.75
MS-656.3519,550.0011,889.90
MS-64+9,000.0011,750.0010,375.00
MS-6420.008,050.004,836.86
MS-631,495.007,150.003,460.99
MS-621,265.004,920.002,588.43
MS-611,121.003,780.002,457.70
MS-60834.004,560.002,241.19
AU-581,800.003,120.002,460.00
AU-551,800.001,800.001,800.00
AU-531,528.001,560.001,544.00
AU-50719.001,725.001,249.40
PO-13,818.7517,250.0010,534.38

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1862 Dollar (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66+ having the highest max price $76,375.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1862 Dollar (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1862 Dollar (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 50.65% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's with 11.26% / 8.66% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1862 Dollar (Proof) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-64+NONELegend Rare Coin Auctions11,750.0011/02/2023
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers2,520.0008/24/2023
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers4,920.0008/24/2023
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0004/17/2023
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers3,360.0003/29/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions4,320.0001/15/2023
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions3,480.0012/14/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions11,100.0010/09/2022
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,560.0009/28/2022
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions4,080.0007/25/2022
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0007/25/2022
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers4,560.0006/17/2022
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0006/06/2022
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions3,960.0005/04/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions38,400.0001/16/2022
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers4,080.0008/25/2021
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0003/31/2021
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions15,275.0002/25/2021
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions3,480.0002/25/2021
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions9,000.0010/17/2020
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions76,375.0007/16/2020
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers3,000.0006/23/2020
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0004/26/2020
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions3,780.0001/12/2020
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0001/12/2020
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0012/04/2019
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,600.0006/09/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions5,280.0004/28/2019
MS-61PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,700.0012/16/2018
AU-55NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,800.0009/05/2018
MS-62ANACSStack's Bowers2,400.0008/22/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0008/19/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions2,580.0008/19/2018
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,168.7507/26/2018
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,750.0004/30/2018
MS-62ANACSKagin's2,640.0003/08/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0002/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0002/22/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions9,106.2504/26/2017
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0010/03/2016
MS-63PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,935.0005/19/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions13,512.5001/06/2016
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions13,512.5012/17/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0001/07/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions38,775.0001/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,168.7501/07/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions13,512.5010/27/2014
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers3,290.0008/08/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0004/23/2014
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers3,290.0003/27/2014
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions70,500.0002/13/2014
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions3,818.7502/03/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,026.7301/08/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0001/08/2014
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,528.0008/08/2013
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers16,450.0007/27/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions3,055.0004/24/2013
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions2,468.0002/07/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions16,450.0001/09/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15,275.0010/18/2012
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions2,820.0009/06/2012
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions2,174.0008/02/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0008/02/2012
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,998.0008/02/2012
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions2,364.0008/02/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers5,875.0006/29/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0004/18/2012
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers17,250.0003/22/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions11,500.0003/08/2012
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0009/26/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0009/07/2011
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers13,800.0008/18/2011
MS-61NGCStack's Bowers2,070.0008/15/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers5,463.0008/15/2011
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0005/16/2011
MS-63PCGSStack's4,140.0011/10/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions9,775.0010/27/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions5,031.0010/27/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,594.0010/27/2010
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0009/22/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions9,200.0008/11/2010
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions2,244.0008/11/2010
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0008/11/2010
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/28/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,594.0004/05/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions5,463.0003/24/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions19,550.0003/24/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0012/03/2009
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC4,567.0008/06/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0003/01/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions9,200.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena6,900.0011/01/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0007/30/2008
MS-64NGCStack's4,600.0007/27/2008
MS-64NGCStack's8,050.0007/27/2008
MS-65NGCStack's14,950.0007/10/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions23,000.0006/26/2008
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC12,650.0006/05/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions7,188.0004/01/2008
MS-60PCGSStack's2,070.0003/26/2008
MS-64PCGSStack's5,060.0002/26/2008
MS-63NGCScotsman3,910.0002/08/2008
MS-64ICGStack's3,853.0001/15/2008
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0012/03/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0011/29/2007
MS-63NGCGoldberg Auctioneers3,335.0009/25/2007
MS-63NONEStack's3,737.5009/18/2007
MS-63NGCStack's3,565.0008/05/2007
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena3,680.0008/04/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0007/12/2007
MS-63ANACSDavid Lawrence RC2,875.0005/07/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions1,840.0005/01/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions5,463.0003/01/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions1,955.0002/01/2007
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries3,450.0002/01/2007
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena13,225.0002/01/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/01/2007
MS-62PCGSStack's1,840.0011/07/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0010/24/2006
MS-61NGCBowers & Merena2,185.0008/16/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions2,013.0007/07/2006
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities17,250.0006/21/2006
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0006/06/2006
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries14,375.0005/28/2006
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries3,795.0003/30/2006
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities17,825.0003/14/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions16,675.0002/09/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0002/09/2006
AU-50NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,380.0002/07/2006
MS-63NONESuperior Galleries2,875.0002/05/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0001/24/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions16,100.0011/03/2005
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0007/27/2005
MS-64NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities6,325.0007/25/2005
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena14,950.0007/01/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/29/2005
MS-65NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities9,775.0005/25/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions9,200.0005/04/2005
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,035.0002/23/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/12/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/12/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC4,025.0011/28/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0011/04/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,335.0008/18/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions19,550.0008/18/2004
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena3,910.0007/08/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions8,510.0006/03/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,105.0006/03/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,419.0003/10/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/31/2004
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries10,638.0001/25/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0001/07/2004
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries5,750.0009/14/2003
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries4,715.0009/14/2003
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities17,250.0009/13/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0009/01/2003
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0009/01/2003
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena11,500.0007/30/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions719.0007/26/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions8,913.0007/26/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/26/2003
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries4,888.0005/27/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions17,250.0005/01/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,910.0003/20/2003
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena11,500.0003/13/2003
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena2,760.0003/13/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,301.0002/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0002/01/2003
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena3,680.0009/22/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,996.0007/27/2002
MS-62PCGSSuperior Galleries1,955.0006/02/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0006/01/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0004/01/2002
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions909.0001/09/2002
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena2,300.0001/08/2002
MS-62PCGSSuperior Galleries1,495.0010/01/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,200.0008/29/2001
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0008/08/2001
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers8,050.0005/28/2001
AU-50NONESpink America1,725.0012/01/2000
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena1,380.0010/26/2000
AU-50NONEStack's978.0010/17/2000
AU-50NONEStack's1,610.0010/17/2000
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries9,488.0010/01/2000
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena1,380.0008/09/2000
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions834.0008/06/2000
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries3,680.0006/05/2000
MS-63NGCSuperior Galleries2,530.0006/05/2000
AU-50NONESotheby's1,430.0006/01/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/08/2000
MS-63PCGSKingswood Galleries2,214.0011/17/1999
MS-60ANACSStack's1,035.0010/20/1999
MS-62NONEHeritage Auctions1,610.0009/01/1999
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena15,525.0008/30/1999
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena2,300.0008/09/1999
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena5,980.0008/09/1999
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries15,525.0005/01/1999
MS-64NONESuperior Galleries3,680.0005/01/1999
MS-60PCGSBowers & Merena1,610.0003/18/1999
MS-61NONEHeritage Auctions1,121.0002/01/1999
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/06/1999
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,155.0001/05/1999
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena3,565.0001/05/1999
MS-63ANACSBowers & Merena1,840.0011/12/1998
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions2,875.0008/01/1998
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,645.0008/01/1998
MS-64NGCStack's4,070.0006/09/1998
AU-50NONEStack's1,045.0003/01/1998
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/09/1998
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena13,200.0011/13/1997
MS-64NGCStack's3,630.0010/14/1997
AU-50NONEStack's1,430.0005/06/1997
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena7,150.0004/01/1997
MS-62ANACSBowers & Merena2,530.0003/06/1997
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena1,265.0009/30/1996
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries3,740.0009/16/1996
MS-62PCGSSuperior Galleries1,540.0009/16/1996
AU-50NONEStack's1,430.0009/10/1996
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions1,210.0005/01/1996
MS-65NGCAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior6,820.0011/29/1995
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,950.0008/16/1995
MS-61NONEBowers & Merena1,155.0005/01/1995
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena8,525.0005/01/1995
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,630.0003/01/1995
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries1,595.0001/30/1995
MS-65NONEStack's15,400.0010/01/1992
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena17,600.0011/01/1988
MS-63NONEStack's1,540.0001/01/1984
MS-64NONENumismatic Gallery20.0001/01/1945
MS-65NONEB. Max Mehl6.3506/01/1941