As of May, 2024, a 1842-O Half Dime in circulated condition is worth between $75.00 and $1,800.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,900.00 and $25,000.00, 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 $25,300.00 in the 07/01/2009 by renowned auctioneer Stack's, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 15.90 millimeters
Weight: 1.34 grams
Mintage: 350,000
Mint: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

1842-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-6625,000.00
MS-65+19,000.00
MS-6516,500.00
MS-64+7,000.00
MS-645,750.00
MS-63+3,500.00
MS-632,750.00
MS-62+2,500.00
MS-622,250.00
MS-612,000.00
MS-601,900.00
AU-58+1,800.00
AU-581,700.00
AU-55+1,600.00
AU-551,500.00
AU-53+1,400.00
AU-531,300.00
AU-50+1,250.00
AU-501,200.00
XF-45+1,100.00
XF-451,000.00
XF-40900.00
VF-35750.00
VF-30650.00
VF-25600.00
VF-20550.00
F-15400.00
F-12350.00
VG-10250.00
VG-8200.00
G-6150.00
G-4125.00
AG-3100.00
FR-275.00

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 State1,900.0025,000.008,013.64
About Uncirculated1,200.001,800.001,468.75
Extremely Fine900.001,100.001,000.00
Fine and Very Fine350.00750.00550.00
Good and Very Good125.00250.00181.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good75.00100.0087.50

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 1842 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1842 Half Dime (Regular Strike)25.00325.00350.006,500.00
1842 Half Dime (Proof)N/AN/A40,000.0055,000.00
1842 Half Dime, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A100,000.00100,000.00

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.

1842-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

$190.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,210.00

Highest Sale Price
$403.45

Average Sale Price
$336.00

Most Recent Sale Price
19

Number of Sales
$7,665.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6613,512.5025,300.0020,322.50
MS-65+10,350.0017,625.0012,649.50
MS-641,725.006,038.004,659.02
MS-631,527.507,700.002,989.70
MS-611,495.001,495.001,495.00
MS-60750.002,530.001,640.00
AU-58880.001,840.001,405.00
AU-55767.001,440.001,211.85
AU-53382.00870.00626.00
AU-50617.001,495.00901.83
XF-45176.25900.00547.26
XF-40190.001,210.00403.45
VF-35253.00518.00379.00
VF-30196.00460.00287.78
VF-25360.00360.00360.00
VF-2052.00300.00181.85
F-1245.00300.00152.50
VG-834.0034.0034.00
G-42.1055.0028.55
PO-138.00460.00195.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1842-O Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $25,300.00.

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 1842-O Half Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1842-O Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 64.57% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 8.66% / 5.51% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1842-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-66PCGSHeritage Auctions24,000.0008/20/2023
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions300.0006/21/2023
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions336.0006/14/2023
AU-50NGCDavid Lawrence RC951.0004/16/2023
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions300.0002/08/2023
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions360.0002/08/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0002/01/2023
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers4,320.0011/09/2022
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions480.0007/06/2022
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions348.0004/06/2022
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0010/13/2021
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers660.0008/25/2021
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0005/29/2021
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers750.0003/31/2021
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions216.0003/31/2021
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers4,560.0003/31/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0012/16/2020
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0009/02/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0008/12/2020
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers12,000.0008/11/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0001/12/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,601.2008/18/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0004/28/2019
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions55.0010/10/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers192.0009/26/2018
VF-20NGCStack's Bowers288.0008/22/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0006/17/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0005/16/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0003/27/2018
MS-60NGCStack's Bowers750.0002/28/2018
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC556.0006/26/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5006/08/2017
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC275.0002/20/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions11,750.0002/16/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5001/04/2017
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2512/20/2016
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers11,750.0008/09/2016
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0007/05/2016
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0005/31/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5010/28/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions13,512.5010/28/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions17,625.0010/28/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,997.5010/28/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18,800.0005/12/2015
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions211.5004/26/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2504/26/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5010/08/2014
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions176.2509/15/2014
PO-1PCGSDavid Lawrence RC38.0003/02/2014
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers522.8802/11/2014
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions382.0012/05/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0007/08/2013
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers190.0005/30/2013
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions617.0004/24/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions353.0002/07/2013
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions881.0011/29/2012
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions100.0011/29/2012
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions188.0011/29/2012
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0005/30/2012
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0012/08/2011
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0010/13/2011
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions460.0002/03/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions89.0001/24/2011
AU-50PCGSBowers & Merena776.0001/03/2011
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions692.0009/22/2010
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0008/11/2010
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0003/24/2010
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers11,500.0002/02/2010
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0007/01/2009
MS-66PCGSStack's25,300.0007/01/2009
VF-30ANACSDavid Lawrence RC316.0011/20/2008
MS-66PCGSStack's20,000.0011/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries14,375.0009/01/2008
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/01/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions767.0007/30/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions253.0005/28/2008
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0002/20/2008
AU-50NGCStack's1,294.0001/07/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0004/09/2007
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0003/01/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0002/20/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6,038.0009/11/2006
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena2,645.0008/16/2006
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC460.0008/14/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0007/10/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0006/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,830.0003/02/2006
AU-50NONEStack's1,495.0003/01/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0002/19/2006
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions299.0001/30/2006
MS-60NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,530.0001/03/2006
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions299.0011/07/2005
MS-64PCGSStack's5,750.0009/07/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0009/01/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0009/01/2005
AU-58NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,840.0007/25/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0007/24/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions49.0007/03/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0004/20/2005
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions1,356.0003/06/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions34.0009/08/2004
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions112.0006/16/2004
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0001/12/2004
MS-65+NONEGoldberg Auctioneers10,695.0002/24/2003
MS-65+NONEBowers & Merena10,350.0011/06/2002
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries5,175.0008/01/2002
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena5,520.0007/31/2002
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions357.0006/25/2002
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers14,950.0006/02/2002
MS-61NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,495.0006/02/2002
XF-40PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers437.0002/18/2002
VF-35NGCGoldberg Auctioneers253.0005/28/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,667.0005/01/2001
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions390.0011/23/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions5,520.0008/06/2000
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions470.0007/13/2000
MS-64PCGSKingswood Galleries1,725.0006/22/2000
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers265.0002/06/2000
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries3,740.0002/01/1998
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions11,500.0001/09/1998
XF-40NONEDavid Akers1,210.0010/01/1997
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/09/1997
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena440.0005/20/1996
AU-50NONEHeritage Auctions1,210.0010/05/1995
AU-58NONEBowers & Merena880.0010/01/1987
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena7,700.0010/01/1987
G-4NONEB. Max Mehl2.1006/01/1941