As of May, 2024, a 1854 Half Cent, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $525.00 and $13,000.00, 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 $8,050.00 in the 11/10/2010 by renowned auctioneer Stack's, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 23.00 millimeters
Weight: 5.44 grams
Mintage: 55,358
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Braided Hair Half Cents 1849-1857

1854 Half Cent, Rb (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-66+13,000.00
MS-668,250.00
MS-65+3,750.00
MS-653,150.00
MS-64+2,750.00
MS-641,600.00
MS-63+1,200.00
MS-63975.00
MS-62+600.00
MS-62550.00
MS-61525.00

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 State525.0013,000.003,304.55

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 1854 Braided Hair Half Cent. 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1854 Half Cent, BN (Regular Strike)32.00415.00450.005,250.00
1854 Half Cent, BN (Proof)N/AN/A6,250.0030,000.00
1854 Half Cent, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,100.0010,000.00
1854 Half Cent Cohen 1, BN (Regular Strike)32.00415.00450.004,750.00
1854 Half Cent Cohen 1, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,000.009,750.00
1854 Half Cent Cohen 1, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,100.009,250.00
1854 Half Cent, RB (Proof)N/AN/A9,000.0020,500.00

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.

1854 Half Cent, Rb (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

$540.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,070.00

Highest Sale Price
$941.46

Average Sale Price
$1,320.00

Most Recent Sale Price
57

Number of Sales
$53,663.03

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-665,757.008,050.007,094.00
MS-65+978.002,820.001,838.48
MS-651,024.604,800.001,904.34
MS-64+1,058.004,560.002,809.00
MS-64540.002,070.00941.46
MS-63384.00978.00556.48
MS-62195.00360.00304.17
MS-61330.00330.00330.00
MS-60299.00299.00299.00
AU-53121.00121.00121.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1854 Half Cent, RB (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from AU-53 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $8,050.00.

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 1854 Half Cent, RB (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1854 Half Cent, RB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 64.96% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 8.55% / 6.84% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1854 Half Cent, RB (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-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0001/14/2024
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0007/05/2023
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,560.0006/07/2023
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5,757.0012/11/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0006/06/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0003/07/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0011/30/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,740.0011/03/2021
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers360.0010/27/2021
MS-64PCGSScotsman1,298.0007/23/2021
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,351.2505/27/2021
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers2,280.0003/31/2021
MS-64PCGSKagin's1,470.0003/15/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0012/02/2020
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC803.4010/04/2020
MS-63NGCGoldberg Auctioneers576.0009/16/2020
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC800.0009/06/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,920.0008/11/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions465.6005/13/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions410.4003/25/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0012/07/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0010/30/2019
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers408.0009/18/2019
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers408.0006/12/2019
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers4,800.0005/29/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,740.0004/28/2019
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers384.0003/05/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0002/03/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0002/03/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0012/14/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0012/14/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0011/11/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0010/14/2018
MS-61PCGSDavid Lawrence RC330.0009/09/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0009/09/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0008/19/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0006/17/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions540.0006/17/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0006/17/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0002/22/2018
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions687.5010/12/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,292.5003/29/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5002/16/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5001/04/2017
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions700.0011/17/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5010/31/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2506/08/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0004/05/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,024.6001/06/2016
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,820.0006/25/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5006/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,173.7504/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2508/05/2014
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers1,645.0006/28/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions558.1302/03/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,293.0009/25/2013
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,058.0008/08/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions881.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0009/06/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0008/02/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0002/02/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,495.0009/06/2011
MS-63NONEGoldberg Auctioneers978.0009/06/2011
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,725.0005/23/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/05/2011
MS-66PCGSStack's8,050.0011/10/2010
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena460.0011/03/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0009/22/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0008/11/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0007/08/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0003/24/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0003/24/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0002/03/2010
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC316.0012/21/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0012/03/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0012/03/2009
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena920.0011/13/2009
MS-64NGCStack's978.0006/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0004/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0002/01/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0002/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0002/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions805.0010/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,501.0009/01/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0009/01/2008
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC736.0008/11/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0007/30/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0007/30/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions345.0005/29/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions460.0003/12/2008
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries690.0001/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0011/06/2007
MS-64PCGSStack's1,093.0010/16/2007
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC357.0010/08/2007
MS-64NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,265.0009/25/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0008/15/2007
MS-64NGCStack's863.0008/05/2007
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena546.0008/04/2007
MS-64PCGSStack's633.0006/20/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions864.0005/01/2007
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,840.0003/01/2007
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries805.0001/01/2007
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,955.0003/14/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions690.0002/09/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions978.0011/02/2005
MS-65+NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,495.0006/23/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0005/09/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0009/09/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0006/03/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0009/22/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0005/01/2003
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0012/31/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions529.0005/01/2001
MS-62SEGSHeritage Auctions195.0011/16/2000
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions299.0006/01/2000