As of May, 2024, a 1801 Half Dime LM-2 in circulated condition is worth between $850.00 and $17,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $22,500.00 and $175,000.00, 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 $164,500.00 in the 10/27/2014 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: 27,760
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
Series: Draped Bust Half Dimes 1796-1805

1801 Half Dime Lm-2 (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+175,000.00
MS-66135,000.00
MS-65+110,000.00
MS-65100,000.00
MS-64+90,000.00
MS-6480,000.00
MS-63+40,000.00
MS-6335,000.00
MS-62+30,000.00
MS-6227,500.00
MS-6125,000.00
MS-6022,500.00
AU-58+17,500.00
AU-5814,000.00
AU-55+13,000.00
AU-5512,500.00
AU-53+11,500.00
AU-5311,000.00
AU-50+9,500.00
AU-509,000.00
XF-45+8,000.00
XF-457,500.00
XF-406,500.00
VF-355,500.00
VF-305,000.00
VF-254,000.00
VF-203,750.00
F-153,250.00
F-123,000.00
VG-102,750.00
VG-82,500.00
G-62,250.00
G-42,000.00
AG-31,500.00
FR-21,250.00
PO-1850.00

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 State22,500.00175,000.0072,500.00
About Uncirculated9,000.0017,500.0012,250.00
Extremely Fine6,500.008,000.007,333.33
Fine and Very Fine3,000.005,500.004,083.33
Good and Very Good2,000.002,750.002,375.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good850.001,500.001,200.00

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 1801 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1801 Half Dime (Regular Strike)1,000.0017,500.0022,500.00175,000.00
1801 Half Dime LM-1 (Regular Strike)7,500.0012,500.00N/AN/A

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.

1801 Half Dime Lm-2 (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

$8,518.75

Lowest Sale Price
$18,600.00

Highest Sale Price
$15,070.31

Average Sale Price
$8,518.75

Most Recent Sale Price
4

Number of Sales
$60,281.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67164,500.00164,500.00164,500.00
MS-6112,925.0012,925.0012,925.00
MS-6016,000.0016,000.0016,000.00
AU-588,518.7518,600.0015,070.31
AU-559,200.009,200.009,200.00
AU-537,200.007,200.007,200.00
AU-503,000.003,000.003,000.00
XF-403,818.753,818.753,818.75
VF-354,320.004,888.004,604.00
VF-30819.002,300.001,559.50
VF-253,055.003,055.003,055.00
VF-201,380.002,990.002,457.50
F-151,920.002,291.252,105.63
F-12518.001,292.50905.25
VG-10504.00504.00504.00
VG-81,740.001,740.001,740.00
G-4840.00840.00840.00
FR-2783.60783.60783.60
PO-1540.50940.00781.17

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1801 Half Dime LM-2 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $164,500.00.

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 1801 Half Dime LM-2 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1801 Half Dime LM-2 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 54.84% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 22.58% / 6.45% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1801 Half Dime LM-2 (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
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions840.0003/23/2022
AU-58PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions8,518.7512/16/2021
FR-2PCGSHeritage Auctions783.6011/22/2021
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions1,740.0010/04/2021
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers3,000.0008/25/2021
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/08/2019
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0010/14/2018
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers1,920.0008/22/2018
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers504.0006/21/2018
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers18,600.0006/21/2018
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions7,200.0011/01/2017
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions540.5009/07/2016
MS-61NGCStack's Bowers12,925.0008/09/2016
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions940.0006/08/2016
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers18,212.5005/19/2015
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5004/26/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions164,500.0010/27/2014
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions2,291.2508/05/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions3,818.7508/05/2014
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/08/2014
VF-25NGCStack's Bowers3,055.0004/16/2013
VF-20NONEStack's2,990.0011/10/2010
VF-30ANACSBonhams & Butterfields819.0005/30/2010
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions9,200.0007/01/2009
MS-60PCGSStack's16,000.0007/01/2009
VF-20PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,875.0002/13/2008
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions863.0007/07/2006
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0001/01/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions14,950.0007/28/2005
VF-30NONEBowers & Merena2,300.0011/06/2002
F-12NONEGoldberg Auctioneers518.0005/28/2001