As of May, 2024, a 1862 Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $900.00 and $8,250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $8,500.00 and $65,000.00, 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 $52,875.00 in the 01/06/2016 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 38.10 millimeters
Weight: 26.73 grams
Mintage: 11,540
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dollars 1840-1873

1862 Dollar (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6565,000.00
MS-64+40,000.00
MS-6416,500.00
MS-63+15,000.00
MS-6310,000.00
MS-62+9,500.00
MS-629,000.00
MS-618,750.00
MS-608,500.00
AU-58+8,250.00
AU-588,000.00
AU-55+7,750.00
AU-557,500.00
AU-53+7,250.00
AU-537,000.00
AU-50+6,750.00
AU-506,500.00
XF-45+6,350.00
XF-456,250.00
XF-406,000.00
VF-354,500.00
VF-303,500.00
VF-253,000.00
VF-202,500.00
F-152,000.00
F-121,500.00
VG-101,400.00
VG-81,300.00
G-61,200.00
G-41,100.00
AG-31,000.00
FR-2900.00

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 State8,500.0065,000.0020,250.00
About Uncirculated6,500.008,250.007,375.00
Extremely Fine6,000.006,350.006,200.00
Fine and Very Fine1,500.004,500.002,833.33
Good and Very Good1,100.001,400.001,250.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good900.001,000.00950.00

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 (Proof)1,800.003,000.003,500.0087,500.00
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 (Regular Strike) – 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

$978.00

Lowest Sale Price
$7,200.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,180.78

Average Sale Price
$5,160.00

Most Recent Sale Price
36

Number of Sales
$78,508.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+52,875.0052,875.0052,875.00
MS-64+27,025.0035,250.0031,333.33
MS-645,750.0021,850.0010,023.86
MS-63+8,225.0012,337.5010,281.25
MS-632,530.0010,200.006,019.44
MS-62+5,170.005,520.005,345.00
MS-621,760.006,462.504,055.95
MS-612,300.007,200.003,921.86
MS-6013.504,888.002,538.83
AU-581,150.003,594.002,389.85
AU-55978.004,700.002,282.90
AU-533,220.006,250.004,830.00
AU-50978.007,200.002,180.78
XF-45633.004,200.002,348.41
XF-40575.005,040.002,124.13
VF-35920.003,720.002,696.67
VF-301,150.003,120.002,075.83
VF-20518.002,520.001,082.56
F-12150.001,035.00581.00
VG-101,150.001,150.001,150.00
G-61,703.751,703.751,703.75
G-41,500.001,620.001,560.00
AG-31,380.001,380.001,380.00
PO-1978.003,565.002,361.53

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1862 Dollar (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $52,875.00.

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 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1862 Dollar (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 51.38% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's with 14.68% / 7.34% 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 (Regular Strike) 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-60NGCHeritage Auctions4,080.0012/17/2023
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions5,160.0009/17/2023
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers3,120.0006/16/2023
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers3,120.0003/29/2023
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions1,620.0001/18/2023
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions720.0001/11/2023
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0012/18/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0008/31/2022
MS-64+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions35,250.0007/28/2022
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions1,500.0007/27/2022
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/27/2022
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions4,200.0007/25/2022
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions720.0005/18/2022
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6,250.0005/08/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0002/09/2022
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions3,720.0001/16/2022
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers2,280.0011/30/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,920.0008/25/2021
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5,500.0007/18/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0007/14/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0006/23/2021
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers7,200.0006/16/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers7,800.0003/31/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0003/03/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0001/24/2021
MS-63+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions12,337.5012/03/2020
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions1,140.0011/25/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0009/30/2020
MS-64+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions27,025.0007/16/2020
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions4,320.0004/15/2020
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,520.0002/23/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0002/05/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,980.0001/12/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions7,200.0001/12/2020
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,400.0012/22/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions2,280.0009/08/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions7,200.0009/08/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions6,603.6004/28/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions3,120.0001/14/2019
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions2,640.0012/14/2018
MS-63ANACSStack's Bowers4,200.0010/30/2018
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions3,360.0010/14/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions7,801.2009/09/2018
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions4,440.0009/09/2018
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers10,200.0008/22/2018
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0006/21/2018
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,450.0005/20/2018
XF-45PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,172.5010/26/2017
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0008/02/2017
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers1,645.0008/01/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions7,402.5007/06/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers9,400.0003/29/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0002/16/2017
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,170.0001/04/2017
MS-63+PCGSStack's Bowers8,225.0011/02/2016
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0009/07/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions8,812.5006/08/2016
AU-55PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,700.0005/19/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions52,875.0001/06/2016
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions6,462.5001/06/2016
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions1,703.7501/03/2016
MS-63PCGSBonham's7,020.0009/14/2015
MS-62NGCBonham's5,850.0009/14/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0001/07/2015
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0012/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions12,925.0011/06/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0011/06/2014
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0010/08/2014
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0009/04/2014
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0009/04/2014
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0008/05/2014
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions31,725.0006/23/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions11,162.5006/04/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections2,480.5004/06/2014
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions4,113.0011/15/2013
MS-63NGCScotsman6,037.5010/18/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0009/25/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions3,819.0009/25/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions4,700.0007/11/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0001/09/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions2,291.0001/09/2013
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions558.0010/18/2012
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers2,643.7508/04/2012
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions2,820.0008/02/2012
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0007/12/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0010/13/2011
PO-1NONEScotsman3,565.0007/29/2011
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers1,265.0006/14/2011
AU-50NONEStack's Bowers1,208.0003/31/2011
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions1,840.0003/17/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0003/17/2011
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0002/03/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions978.0001/17/2011
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/05/2011
AU-58PCGSBowers & Merena3,594.0011/03/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena21,850.0011/03/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions5,463.0010/27/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0006/02/2010
MS-60ANACSBonhams & Butterfields3,393.0005/30/2010
AU-50ANACSBowers & Merena1,380.0005/03/2010
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7,245.0001/11/2010
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/06/2010
MS-60ANACSBowers & Merena2,013.0001/05/2010
MS-61NGCBowers & Merena3,795.0011/13/2009
VF-20PCGSBowers & Merena1,553.0011/13/2009
AU-50NONEScotsman1,265.0010/16/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0009/11/2009
AU-55DGSDavid Lawrence RC1,093.0005/07/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0004/01/2009
MS-62NONEStack's2,300.0003/01/2009
AU-53PCGSBowers & Merena3,220.0003/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions6,613.0002/04/2009
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/01/2009
AU-55PCGSScotsman2,243.0002/01/2009
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions633.0001/01/2009
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0010/01/2008
XF-45NONEStack's1,380.0010/01/2008
MS-62NGCGoldberg Auctioneers3,910.0009/16/2008
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions1,093.0009/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions8,625.0006/26/2008
AU-50PCGSStack's1,984.0006/01/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions2,070.0005/28/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0005/28/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions978.0005/28/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0004/01/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,955.0003/06/2008
AU-50NONEStack's2,530.0001/15/2008
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/09/2008
VG-10NONEStack's1,150.0010/16/2007
AU-58NONEStack's1,437.5008/05/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions1,920.0005/01/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions4,025.0005/01/2007
XF-45NGCStack's1,610.0003/01/2007
MS-61NGCBowers & Merena2,990.0011/09/2006
MS-63NGCStack's5,060.0011/07/2006
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena11,213.0008/16/2006
AU-55ANACSAmerican Numismatic Rarities978.0006/21/2006
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena12,650.0003/16/2006
AU-50NONER.M. Smythe2,070.0003/07/2006
XF-45NONESuperior Galleries1,265.0002/05/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0001/04/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions1,140.0011/02/2005
MS-63NGCStack's5,405.0010/19/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC9,062.0010/10/2005
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries14,950.0009/19/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions3,450.0007/27/2005
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena11,213.0007/01/2005
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions2,530.0006/02/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions5,750.0003/24/2005
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions2,760.0003/24/2005
MS-63NONEStack's5,175.0003/01/2005
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers7,188.0002/23/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions978.0002/23/2005
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena9,488.0012/02/2004
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities12,650.0011/30/2004
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC4,370.0011/28/2004
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions834.0007/20/2004
AU-58NONEBowers & Merena1,150.0007/01/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/31/2004
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,064.0001/31/2004
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers9,200.0001/28/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0012/31/2003
VF-30NGCSuperior Galleries1,150.0011/21/2003
AU-58NONESuperior Galleries1,610.0011/21/2003
MS-63NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,520.0007/25/2003
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena7,475.0006/26/2003
AU-50NONEStack's1,093.0006/10/2003
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries13,800.0005/27/2003
MS-60NONEStack's4,888.0005/14/2003
AU-50NONEStack's1,200.0003/11/2003
AU-50NONEStack's1,000.0012/04/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions6,038.0011/21/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0007/27/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions2,760.0007/27/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0004/01/2002
AU-58NGCBowers & Merena2,760.0003/21/2002
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena12,650.0011/29/2001
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena1,495.0011/29/2001
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0010/03/2001
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries9,200.0010/01/2001
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,207.0005/01/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions6,612.0005/01/2001
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena1,265.0010/26/2000
VF-35NONEBowers & Merena920.0010/26/2000
MS-62ANACSBowers & Merena1,840.0010/26/2000
VF-20NONEStack's518.0010/17/2000
XF-45NONEHeritage Auctions633.0006/01/2000
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,667.0002/06/2000
XF-40NONEHeritage Auctions575.0001/08/2000
MS-61PCGSSuperior Galleries2,300.0009/19/1999
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions2,082.0008/01/1999
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0008/01/1999
AU-55NONEHeritage Auctions1,003.0004/22/1999
MS-60PCGSBowers & Merena2,185.0003/18/1999
AU-55NONEHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/06/1999
MS-63ANACSBowers & Merena3,910.0001/05/1999
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena4,485.0001/05/1999
MS-63PCGSKingswood Galleries3,581.0010/01/1998
MS-61NGCBowers & Merena2,990.0009/14/1998
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena13,800.0008/03/1998
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions1,725.0008/01/1998
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions5,290.0008/01/1998
AU-50NONESuperior Galleries1,045.0002/01/1998
AU-58PCGSBowers & Merena3,190.0009/22/1997
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries2,420.0009/07/1997
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena9,900.0007/28/1997
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena1,760.0003/06/1997
MS-64NGCStack's8,000.0010/16/1996
XF-40NONESuperior Galleries1,320.0009/16/1996
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena4,070.0008/01/1996
XF-45NONEBowers & Merena1,100.0006/24/1996
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena1,101.0006/24/1996
AU-50PCGSBowers & Merena1,323.0001/26/1996
AU-50NONEButterfield, Johnson, & Gillio1,870.0001/01/1996
AU-55NONEHeritage Auctions1,320.0002/01/1995
MS-60NONENumismatic Gallery13.5001/01/1945