As of May, 2024, a 1848 Half Dime Large Date in circulated condition is worth between $50.00 and $900.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,000.00 and $16,000.00, 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 $21,600.00 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: 668,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

1848 Half Dime Large Date (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6616,000.00
MS-65+8,000.00
MS-656,500.00
MS-64+3,000.00
MS-642,500.00
MS-63+2,000.00
MS-631,750.00
MS-62+1,500.00
MS-621,250.00
MS-611,100.00
MS-601,000.00
AU-58+900.00
AU-58800.00
AU-55+700.00
AU-55600.00
AU-53+550.00
AU-53500.00
AU-50+475.00
AU-50450.00
XF-45+400.00
XF-45350.00
XF-40300.00
VF-35275.00
VF-30250.00
VF-25225.00
VF-20200.00
F-15175.00
F-12125.00
VG-1085.00
VG-870.00
G-660.00
G-450.00

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 State1,000.0016,000.004,054.55
About Uncirculated450.00900.00621.88
Extremely Fine300.00400.00350.00
Fine and Very Fine125.00275.00208.33
Good and Very Good50.0085.0066.25

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 1848 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1848 Half Dime Medium Date (Regular Strike)25.00350.00450.008,000.00
1848-O Half Dime (Regular Strike)25.00750.00800.0031,500.00
1848 Half Dime (Proof)N/AN/A22,500.0030,000.00
1848 Half Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A85,000.0085,000.00

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.

1848 Half Dime Large Date (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

$3,450.00

Lowest Sale Price
$21,600.00

Highest Sale Price
$9,231.40

Average Sale Price
$21,600.00

Most Recent Sale Price
5

Number of Sales
$46,157.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-663,450.0021,600.009,231.40
MS-65+2,530.005,520.003,251.00
MS-641,668.001,870.001,747.00
MS-631,438.001,560.001,476.75
MS-62605.001,645.001,125.00
MS-61446.50633.00545.88
MS-60192.00192.00192.00
AU-58470.00705.00587.50
AU-55368.001,210.00654.00
AU-53305.50750.00495.50
AU-50192.00600.00381.50
XF-45250.00431.00303.75
XF-4098.00523.00283.00
VF-35333.60333.60333.60
VF-25155.00155.00155.00
F-1584.00176.00140.00
PO-131.0031.0031.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1848 Half Dime Large Date (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 $21,600.00.

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 1848 Half Dime Large Date (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1848 Half Dime Large Date (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 65.31% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 10.20% / 8.16% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1848 Half Dime Large Date (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 Auctions21,600.0008/20/2023
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0004/24/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions192.0003/29/2023
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions333.6002/08/2023
F-15PCGSDavid Lawrence RC160.0003/20/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers360.0008/25/2021
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions600.0005/29/2021
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers1,440.0011/18/2020
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers5,520.0008/11/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0001/22/2020
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions192.0009/04/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0003/16/2019
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC250.0002/24/2019
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC750.0010/28/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0003/20/2018
MS-61ANACSStack's Bowers446.5011/02/2016
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0004/26/2016
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0009/20/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14,100.0005/12/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0004/26/2015
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions470.0003/01/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5002/24/2015
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions558.1308/05/2014
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions368.0012/05/2013
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions176.0011/15/2013
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC275.0007/21/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,469.0011/29/2012
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions259.0010/18/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections31.0003/04/2012
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0003/17/2011
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena3,508.0011/01/2008
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0002/13/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,645.0009/27/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/01/2007
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions374.0001/24/2006
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions431.0007/27/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0006/02/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0005/04/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,668.0003/06/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,499.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0005/01/2003
XF-40PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers98.0002/18/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,800.0012/07/2000
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0008/06/2000
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,760.0002/06/2000
MS-64PCGSStack's1,870.0005/05/1998
XF-40NONEDavid Akers523.0010/01/1997
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena605.0005/20/1996
AU-55NONEStack's1,210.0010/01/1992