As of May, 2024, a 1796 Half Dime LM-1, Likerty in circulated condition is worth between $1,000.00 and $25,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $27,500.00 and $500,000.00, 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 $58,750.00 in the 05/12/2015 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Scot
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 16.50 millimeters
Weight: 1.35 grams
Mintage: 10,230
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
Series: Draped Bust Half Dimes 1796-1805

1796 Half Dime Lm-1, Likerty (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-67+500,000.00
MS-67375,000.00
MS-66+300,000.00
MS-66250,000.00
MS-65+150,000.00
MS-65125,000.00
MS-64+75,000.00
MS-6460,000.00
MS-63+47,500.00
MS-6340,000.00
MS-62+35,000.00
MS-6232,500.00
MS-6130,000.00
MS-6027,500.00
AU-58+25,000.00
AU-5822,500.00
AU-55+18,500.00
AU-5517,500.00
AU-53+15,000.00
AU-5314,000.00
AU-50+12,500.00
AU-5011,000.00
XF-45+10,500.00
XF-4510,000.00
XF-409,000.00
VF-357,500.00
VF-307,000.00
VF-256,000.00
VF-205,500.00
F-155,000.00
F-124,500.00
VG-103,500.00
VG-83,000.00
G-62,500.00
G-42,000.00
AG-31,500.00
FR-21,250.00
PO-11,000.00

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 State27,500.00500,000.00146,250.00
About Uncirculated11,000.0025,000.0017,000.00
Extremely Fine9,000.0010,500.009,833.33
Fine and Very Fine4,500.007,500.005,916.67
Good and Very Good2,000.003,500.002,750.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good1,000.001,500.001,250.00

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 1796 Draped Bust Half Dime. 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1796 Half Dime Likerty (Regular Strike)1,000.0025,000.0027,500.00500,000.00
1796/5 Half Dime (Regular Strike)1,000.0032,500.0035,000.00275,000.00
1796/5 Half Dime LM-2 (Regular Strike)1,000.0032,500.0035,000.00275,000.00

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.

1796 Half Dime Lm-1, Likerty (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

$3,300.00

Lowest Sale Price
$12,000.00

Highest Sale Price
$7,190.39

Average Sale Price
$12,000.00

Most Recent Sale Price
7

Number of Sales
$50,332.75

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+58,750.0058,750.0058,750.00
MS-6449,200.0049,200.0049,200.00
MS-6326,400.0055,200.0040,800.00
MS-6213,524.2530,000.0019,199.81
MS-6114,100.0036,000.0025,050.00
MS-6013,000.0013,000.0013,000.00
AU-5811,162.5015,275.0013,218.75
AU-558,499.6010,575.009,414.92
AU-537,637.509,400.008,479.17
AU-503,300.0012,000.007,190.39
XF-457,475.007,600.007,537.50
XF-401,320.007,637.504,287.50
VF-355,520.005,520.005,520.00
VF-303,600.003,600.003,600.00
VF-254,440.006,169.005,304.50
VF-201,840.006,325.003,921.60
F-153,819.004,113.003,966.00
F-121,320.006,462.503,289.38
VG-10780.00990.00885.00
VG-82,185.002,185.002,185.00
G-41,200.001,200.001,200.00
AG-3705.00705.00705.00
PO-11,292.505,875.002,707.28

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1796 Half Dime LM-1, Likerty (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 $58,750.00.

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 1796 Half Dime LM-1, Likerty (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1796 Half Dime LM-1, Likerty (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 58.06% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Stack's with 24.19% / 12.90% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1796 Half Dime LM-1, Likerty (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-63PCGSHeritage Auctions55,200.0008/20/2023
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers26,400.0003/29/2023
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions8,700.0007/17/2022
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions8,499.6003/21/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions49,200.0001/16/2022
VG-10NGCStack's Bowers780.0011/30/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions12,000.0010/17/2020
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0005/20/2020
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers8,400.0003/25/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions990.0009/18/2019
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0006/09/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0012/14/2018
VF-35NGCStack's Bowers5,520.0008/22/2018
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0008/22/2018
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0006/21/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers6,600.0006/21/2018
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions4,440.0002/22/2018
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC4,140.0002/12/2018
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0001/03/2018
AU-55NGCStack's Bowers9,900.0011/08/2017
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers4,200.0011/08/2017
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions3,600.0011/02/2017
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5008/02/2017
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions4,231.1806/08/2017
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/10/2016
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions10,575.0008/10/2016
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions7,637.5008/10/2016
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions3,995.0006/08/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions15,275.0004/27/2016
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5001/06/2016
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,997.5001/06/2016
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions13,524.2510/29/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions9,400.0009/20/2015
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers11,162.5008/12/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions58,750.0005/12/2015
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions6,462.5004/26/2015
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions14,100.0001/07/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions15,275.0001/07/2015
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers5,875.0003/27/2014
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers4,700.0007/27/2013
VF-25NGCStack's Bowers6,169.0002/22/2013
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions3,819.0001/09/2013
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions4,113.0001/09/2013
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions705.0011/29/2012
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers3,818.7508/04/2012
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0011/08/2011
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/07/2011
XF-45NGCStack's Bowers7,475.0008/15/2011
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0002/03/2011
AU-50NGCBowers & Merena3,514.0008/07/2010
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0007/08/2010
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions5,463.0007/08/2010
AU-55NGCStack's9,400.0005/21/2010
AU-50PCGSStack's12,000.0003/01/2009
MS-62PCGSStack's30,000.0003/01/2009
AU-50PCGSStack's11,000.0010/01/2008
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0009/01/2008
XF-45PCGSStack's7,600.0011/13/2007
MS-62NGCStack's18,000.0006/20/2007
MS-60PCGSStack's13,000.0003/01/2007
MS-61PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities36,000.0003/08/2005
AU-50NONEStack's3,300.0008/10/1990