As of May, 2024, a 1844-O Half Dime in circulated condition is worth between $125.00 and $7,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $8,500.00 and $35,000.00, 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 $40,800.00 in the 08/20/2023 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 15.90 millimeters
Weight: 1.34 grams
Mintage: 220,000
Mint: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

1844-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-65+35,000.00
MS-6527,500.00
MS-64+22,500.00
MS-6420,000.00
MS-63+15,000.00
MS-6312,500.00
MS-62+11,000.00
MS-6210,000.00
MS-619,000.00
MS-608,500.00
AU-58+7,000.00
AU-586,000.00
AU-55+4,500.00
AU-554,000.00
AU-53+3,750.00
AU-533,500.00
AU-50+3,250.00
AU-503,000.00
XF-45+2,500.00
XF-452,250.00
XF-402,000.00
VF-351,500.00
VF-301,250.00
VF-251,100.00
VF-20825.00
F-15550.00
F-12425.00
VG-10325.00
VG-8285.00
G-6250.00
G-4200.00
AG-3125.00

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 State8,500.0035,000.0017,100.00
About Uncirculated3,000.007,000.004,375.00
Extremely Fine2,000.002,500.002,250.00
Fine and Very Fine425.001,500.00941.67
Good and Very Good200.00325.00265.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good125.00125.00125.00

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 1844 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1844 Half Dime (Proof)N/AN/A12,500.0060,000.00
1844 Half Dime (Regular Strike)25.00525.00560.006,250.00
1844 Half Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A37,500.0037,500.00

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.

1844-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

$440.63

Lowest Sale Price
$2,990.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,408.27

Average Sale Price
$1,320.00

Most Recent Sale Price
19

Number of Sales
$26,757.13

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+13,800.0040,800.0021,028.57
MS-647,050.0019,550.0013,395.00
MS-639,240.0012,338.0010,326.00
MS-623,910.007,750.006,551.67
MS-615,175.006,463.005,804.50
MS-602,070.003,910.002,990.00
AU-583,450.004,600.004,255.20
AU-552,214.883,290.002,670.24
AU-531,909.002,990.002,330.29
AU-50795.003,220.001,835.22
XF-45440.632,990.001,408.27
XF-40184.001,680.001,023.94
VF-35990.001,092.001,041.00
VF-30345.001,093.00736.03
VF-25470.00998.75738.40
VF-20126.00719.00354.18
F-15222.00546.00384.00
F-1288.00258.50179.10
VG-10173.00204.00193.67
VG-83.50204.00110.64
G-63.1594.0038.72
G-437.0063.0049.50
AG-337.0084.0050.50
PO-189.00575.00381.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1844-O Half Dime (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 $40,800.00.

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 1844-O Half Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1844-O Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 69.27% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 7.82% / 4.47% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1844-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-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions40,800.0008/20/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0004/24/2023
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers960.0003/29/2023
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions288.0003/15/2023
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions546.0002/08/2023
VF-30NGCDavid Lawrence RC950.0002/05/2023
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0002/01/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0011/02/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0007/17/2022
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions149.0007/06/2022
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions149.0004/06/2022
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0010/04/2021
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0010/04/2021
AU-55PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,290.0009/02/2021
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers3,120.0008/25/2021
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions126.0005/29/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0005/19/2021
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers504.0003/31/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0003/31/2021
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0002/09/2021
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0002/09/2021
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0012/23/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0008/11/2020
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0004/26/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0003/04/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0012/25/2019
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions234.0009/04/2019
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers576.0008/20/2019
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions660.0002/03/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0001/14/2019
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions84.0010/10/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0008/15/2018
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers7,200.0006/21/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions5,760.0006/17/2018
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0001/09/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0009/07/2017
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7,750.0007/31/2017
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers258.5006/21/2017
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions399.5003/14/2017
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5002/16/2017
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7501/04/2017
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers646.2511/02/2016
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5009/20/2016
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers446.5008/09/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers16,450.0008/09/2016
VF-30NGCDavid Lawrence RC850.0004/03/2016
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions540.5003/03/2016
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0001/17/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions7,050.0010/28/2015
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions799.0004/26/2015
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions199.7503/31/2015
VF-20PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers223.2501/27/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions317.2501/11/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions21,150.0010/27/2014
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions94.0009/15/2014
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions440.6306/04/2014
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5004/23/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions108.1003/10/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions88.0003/03/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions141.0003/03/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions9,400.0002/27/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0002/03/2014
AU-58PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,600.0012/19/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0012/05/2013
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions101.0009/30/2013
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions617.0009/25/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions1,058.0004/24/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions12,338.0004/24/2013
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions470.0004/24/2013
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers795.0004/16/2013
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions6,169.0003/21/2013
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions1,909.0011/29/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0011/29/2012
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions588.0011/29/2012
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions588.0011/29/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions89.0011/29/2012
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions223.0010/18/2012
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers2,214.8808/04/2012
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions6,463.0008/02/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions7,344.0008/02/2012
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0002/13/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,386.0001/03/2012
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0010/17/2011
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0010/13/2011
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers2,444.0008/15/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0006/01/2011
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0004/27/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0002/03/2011
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0012/02/2010
PO-1NGCGoldberg Auctioneers575.0009/21/2010
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,553.0008/11/2010
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions253.0007/08/2010
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC719.0006/24/2010
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions184.0004/28/2010
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0003/08/2010
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/03/2010
XF-40PCGSStack's1,265.0011/09/2009
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,300.0009/21/2009
AU-55NGCBowers & Merena2,760.0008/05/2009
MS-62PCGSStack's6,000.0007/01/2009
G-4ICGHeritage Auctions57.0003/04/2009
MS-64PCGSStack's19,550.0003/01/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions863.0009/01/2008
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0009/01/2008
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0007/30/2008
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0002/20/2008
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0002/13/2008
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0002/13/2008
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0009/27/2007
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena6,900.0008/04/2007
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0005/14/2007
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0004/18/2007
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers7,705.0002/13/2007
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0002/01/2007
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0001/17/2007
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0001/09/2007
XF-45PCGSSuperior Galleries1,840.0001/01/2007
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena3,910.0011/09/2006
MS-62PCGSStack's6,500.0011/07/2006
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0011/01/2006
XF-45PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,500.0009/21/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions7,188.0008/13/2006
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0006/07/2006
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0006/01/2006
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena14,950.0005/26/2006
AU-53NGCStack's2,645.0003/07/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0003/02/2006
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0002/22/2006
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/24/2006
AU-53PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,990.0001/03/2006
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0012/13/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions14,950.0012/13/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/26/2005
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions2,128.0009/01/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0009/01/2005
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0009/01/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions2,070.0009/01/2005
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions5,750.0007/27/2005
XF-45NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,990.0007/25/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0003/28/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions13,800.0003/24/2005
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0003/24/2005
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6,613.0003/06/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0002/13/2005
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions19.0002/13/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions53.0002/13/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0002/09/2005
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0001/05/2005
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions39.0001/02/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0012/13/2004
MS-65+NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities19,550.0008/15/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0007/26/2004
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,150.0007/24/2004
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,150.0007/21/2004
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions2,415.0007/20/2004
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0007/20/2004
MS-61NGCBowers & Merena5,520.0007/01/2004
AU-50PCGSBowers & Merena3,220.0003/11/2004
AU-50PCGSSuperior Galleries3,000.0001/06/2004
XF-45NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,179.0005/27/2003
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0002/01/2003
MS-61NGCSuperior Galleries5,175.0008/01/2002
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions719.0006/01/2002
MS-61PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers6,325.0002/18/2002
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0010/03/2001
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions3,910.0010/03/2001
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions449.0005/01/2001
VF-35PCGSR.M. Smythe990.0011/01/2000
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,588.0008/06/2000
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,092.0002/06/2000
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions2,070.0008/01/1999
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena9,240.0005/10/1998
MS-64NONEDavid Akers16,500.0010/01/1997
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions7,425.0009/01/1996
MS-65+NONEBowers & Merena22,000.0005/20/1996
XF-40PCGSSuperior Galleries1,430.0010/03/1995
G-6NONEB. Max Mehl3.1506/01/1941
VG-8NONENumismatic Gallery3.5005/01/1941