As of May, 2024, a 1839-O Half Dime in circulated condition is worth between $40.00 and $1,450.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,650.00 and $22,500.00, 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 $18,000.00 in the 01/24/2021 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 15.90 millimeters
Weight: 1.34 grams
Mintage: 1,034,039
Mint: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

1839-O Half Dime (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6622,500.00
MS-65+15,000.00
MS-6510,000.00
MS-64+7,000.00
MS-645,750.00
MS-63+3,500.00
MS-633,150.00
MS-62+2,500.00
MS-622,100.00
MS-611,800.00
MS-601,650.00
AU-58+1,450.00
AU-581,250.00
AU-55+1,000.00
AU-55800.00
AU-53+750.00
AU-53700.00
AU-50+600.00
AU-50550.00
XF-45+450.00
XF-45425.00
XF-40315.00
VF-35235.00
VF-30140.00
VF-25125.00
VF-20110.00
F-1585.00
F-1275.00
VG-1065.00
VG-860.00
G-655.00
G-450.00
AG-345.00
FR-240.00
PO-140.00

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 State1,650.0022,500.006,813.64
About Uncirculated550.001,450.00887.50
Extremely Fine315.00450.00396.67
Fine and Very Fine75.00235.00128.33
Good and Very Good50.0065.0057.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good40.0045.0041.67

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 1839 Liberty Seated 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1839 Half Dime No Drapery (Regular Strike)40.00475.00500.0011,500.00
1839 Half Dime No Drapery (Proof)N/AN/A40,000.0055,000.00
1839 Half Dime No Drapery, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A65,000.0065,000.00

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.

1839-O Half Dime (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

$75.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,313.00

Highest Sale Price
$473.04

Average Sale Price
$264.00

Most Recent Sale Price
31

Number of Sales
$14,664.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+11,162.5015,275.0013,218.75
MS-6716,450.0016,450.0016,450.00
MS-664,600.0018,000.007,671.83
MS-65+3,450.0013,200.006,700.00
MS-642,040.005,520.002,994.75
MS-632.502,640.001,443.39
MS-621,064.002,750.001,494.38
MS-61690.002,220.001,256.14
MS-60258.502,300.00832.63
AU-58161.001,320.00662.38
AU-5598.001,093.00484.35
AU-53264.00504.00404.00
AU-5075.004,313.00473.04
XF-4569.00352.50229.99
XF-4069.004,773.00619.76
VF-3584.002,760.00419.25
VF-3060.00140.0099.22
VF-2570.00139.0099.50
VF-201.5084.0045.17
VG-100.9057.0033.73

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1839-O Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VG-10 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $18,000.00.

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 1839-O Half Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1839-O Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 77.55% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 6.12% / 5.10% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1839-O Half Dime (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-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,720.0012/17/2023
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers264.0008/24/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,520.0008/20/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions13,200.0008/20/2023
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0007/05/2023
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0005/10/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0005/07/2023
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0004/24/2023
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0003/29/2023
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions100.0012/21/2022
MS-61PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,055.0012/18/2022
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0012/18/2022
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,050.0010/26/2022
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions149.0010/19/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions77.0010/19/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0010/19/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0010/19/2022
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0010/19/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0010/12/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0010/12/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0010/12/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0010/12/2022
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions95.0010/12/2022
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions228.0010/12/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0010/12/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0010/05/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0010/05/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0010/05/2022
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0010/05/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0010/05/2022
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0010/05/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0010/05/2022
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0010/05/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0010/05/2022
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions336.0008/31/2022
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions139.0008/31/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions288.0008/24/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions192.0008/24/2022
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions192.0008/24/2022
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions384.0008/17/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions204.0008/17/2022
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions180.0008/17/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions228.0008/10/2022
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions360.0008/10/2022
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions139.0008/10/2022
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions384.0008/10/2022
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions3,000.0007/17/2022
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions336.0007/13/2022
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0007/13/2022
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions900.0007/13/2022
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions660.0007/13/2022
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0007/13/2022
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions720.0007/13/2022
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0007/13/2022
AU-55NGCDavid Lawrence RC750.0007/10/2022
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions552.0007/06/2022
VF-30NGCDavid Lawrence RC140.0005/08/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers192.0004/26/2022
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0003/30/2022
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC660.0003/20/2022
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions43.0003/09/2022
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions480.0012/15/2021
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers504.0009/22/2021
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions408.0005/29/2021
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,500.0005/29/2021
MS-61NGCStack's Bowers2,220.0003/31/2021
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions312.0002/09/2021
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0002/09/2021
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,980.0002/09/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18,000.0001/24/2021
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0010/17/2020
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions348.0010/14/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers5,520.0008/11/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0003/04/2020
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions99.0001/22/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0011/06/2019
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers156.0008/28/2019
VF-35NGCDavid Lawrence RC115.0004/14/2019
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions84.0002/13/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0001/14/2019
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions156.0001/02/2019
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers156.0010/30/2018
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions99.0010/17/2018
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions264.0010/10/2018
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions109.0009/26/2018
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions576.0009/19/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0006/17/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0006/17/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0005/16/2018
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0002/27/2018
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC90.0002/19/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0001/09/2018
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions384.0011/01/2017
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC290.0006/19/2017
MS-67+NGCStack's Bowers15,275.0008/09/2016
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions11,162.5004/27/2016
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers282.0003/30/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5003/01/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0010/28/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0008/16/2015
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions237.3507/28/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions16,450.0005/12/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,232.5004/26/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5004/26/2015
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions258.5004/26/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5003/31/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7502/10/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5001/07/2015
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2512/21/2014
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions176.2509/15/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0006/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0006/04/2014
VF-30NGCGreat Collections66.0004/20/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,528.0012/05/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0011/01/2013
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0007/21/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions411.0004/24/2013
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions50.0012/10/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0011/29/2012
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0010/18/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0009/06/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0007/16/2012
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0007/12/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0004/18/2012
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions299.0004/18/2012
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions299.0002/02/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0002/02/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0012/08/2011
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0008/11/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/03/2011
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0007/05/2010
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions34.0003/08/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0003/08/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,606.0011/09/2009
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0010/22/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0009/11/2009
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions161.0007/01/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions109.0005/13/2009
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0005/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,750.0004/01/2009
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions75.0010/29/2008
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions69.0009/24/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0007/30/2008
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions460.0004/23/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0004/01/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions4,313.0002/20/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0002/20/2008
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0002/20/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0002/13/2008
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions518.0001/09/2008
AU-50SEGSDavid Lawrence RC138.0010/11/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions8,050.0009/27/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0009/27/2007
MS-62NGCStack's1,380.0009/18/2007
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,840.0008/30/2007
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions322.0001/09/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0010/30/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0010/24/2006
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena1,725.0008/16/2006
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena3,910.0008/16/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/07/2006
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities8,625.0003/14/2006
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena1,955.0002/04/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions299.0001/24/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0001/24/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0009/26/2005
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0009/26/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0009/26/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions242.0009/01/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions4,773.0009/01/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0009/01/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0009/01/2005
VF-35NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,760.0007/25/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0004/17/2005
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC690.0003/28/2005
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,438.0003/06/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0003/02/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,064.0011/04/2004
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions863.0009/09/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions265.0008/23/2004
MS-65+NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,450.0008/15/2004
MS-62NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,093.0001/28/2004
MS-65+NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,910.0007/30/2003
MS-60NONEStack's2,300.0009/10/2002
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,300.0006/02/2002
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,185.0006/02/2002
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers4,140.0006/02/2002
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers173.0002/18/2002
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0008/06/2000
AU-50NONEDavid Akers385.0010/01/1997
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena2,750.0005/20/1996
VG-10NONEB. Max Mehl0.9006/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery2.5005/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery4.5005/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery5.0005/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery1.5005/01/1941