As of May, 2024, a 1848-O Half Dime in circulated condition is worth between $25.00 and $750.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $800.00 and $31,500.00, 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 $26,400.00 in the 05/07/2023 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: 600,000
Mint: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

1848-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-6831,500.00
MS-67+20,000.00
MS-6715,000.00
MS-66+7,750.00
MS-665,750.00
MS-65+4,000.00
MS-653,500.00
MS-64+2,500.00
MS-642,250.00
MS-63+1,750.00
MS-631,500.00
MS-62+1,250.00
MS-621,000.00
MS-61900.00
MS-60800.00
AU-58+750.00
AU-58650.00
AU-55+600.00
AU-55550.00
AU-53+525.00
AU-53500.00
AU-50+475.00
AU-50450.00
XF-45+400.00
XF-45360.00
XF-40325.00
VF-35275.00
VF-30225.00
VF-25185.00
VF-20165.00
F-15150.00
F-12110.00
VG-1090.00
VG-875.00
G-665.00
G-455.00
AG-345.00
FR-230.00
PO-125.00

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 State800.0031,500.006,630.00
About Uncirculated450.00750.00562.50
Extremely Fine325.00400.00361.67
Fine and Very Fine110.00275.00185.00
Good and Very Good55.0090.0071.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good25.0045.0033.33

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 Half Dime Large Date (Regular Strike)50.00900.001,000.0016,000.00
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-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

$2,350.00

Lowest Sale Price
$7,763.00

Highest Sale Price
$3,902.05

Average Sale Price
$4,800.00

Most Recent Sale Price
22

Number of Sales
$85,845.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6826,400.0026,400.0026,400.00
MS-67+12,337.5012,337.5012,337.50
MS-674,920.0015,275.009,175.00
MS-66+4,320.005,875.005,004.17
MS-662,350.007,763.003,902.05
MS-65+1,210.007,360.002,508.38
MS-64920.006,000.002,122.42
MS-63546.001,610.001,136.40
MS-62546.003,220.001,324.14
MS-60312.006,900.002,244.10
AU-58399.50748.00554.75
AU-55312.00440.63369.16
AU-53299.00375.00334.63
AU-5098.00504.00227.64
XF-45173.00223.00200.00
XF-4051.00433.33196.79
VF-3592.0092.0092.00
VF-3074.00204.00131.67
VF-2566.0066.0066.00
VF-2045.0045.0045.00
F-15145.00145.00145.00
VG-101.001.001.00
G-40.900.900.90
PO-162.0094.0078.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1848-O Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $26,400.00.

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-O Half Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1848-O Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.22% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 5.76% / 5.04% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1848-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-67PCGSHeritage Auctions14,400.0008/20/2023
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions26,400.0005/07/2023
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions540.0004/24/2023
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions204.0002/08/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0012/18/2022
F-15PCGSDavid Lawrence RC145.0012/11/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0011/09/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions124.0011/02/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0010/26/2022
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers528.0008/10/2022
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0007/13/2022
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions384.0007/06/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions12,000.0001/16/2022
MS-66+NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,817.5012/16/2021
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions312.0009/22/2021
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions504.0005/29/2021
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,800.0005/29/2021
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions312.0002/09/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0002/09/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,100.0002/09/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,120.0002/09/2021
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions228.0002/09/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions930.0002/09/2021
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC433.3301/10/2021
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,350.0010/08/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers6,600.0008/11/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0003/04/2020
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,100.0002/19/2020
MS-66+NGCStack's Bowers4,320.0011/20/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions109.0009/04/2019
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions408.0008/07/2019
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions204.0003/13/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,920.0009/09/2018
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers288.0008/22/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0007/15/2018
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC375.0006/17/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,640.0006/17/2018
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,875.0005/17/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,000.0001/03/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0012/07/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers6,000.0011/08/2017
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0009/19/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0008/02/2017
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,113.0006/05/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers6,462.5003/31/2017
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions352.5003/28/2017
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers399.5011/02/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5009/07/2016
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions329.0007/12/2016
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions176.2505/03/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,405.0005/12/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions15,275.0005/12/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,287.5005/12/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0004/26/2015
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions176.2504/26/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0004/26/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0012/04/2014
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions440.6306/04/2014
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3806/04/2014
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers246.7503/11/2014
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions12,337.5001/08/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions940.0012/05/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0007/08/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions212.0004/29/2013
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0004/29/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions940.0004/24/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions62.0012/10/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions94.0011/29/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.0011/29/2012
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions223.0011/29/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0008/02/2012
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0002/13/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions920.0006/01/2011
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0003/07/2011
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0008/07/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0002/03/2010
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,300.0009/08/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0007/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSStack's2,530.0003/01/2009
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0003/01/2009
MS-66PCGSStack's3,450.0001/01/2009
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0010/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0007/30/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions978.0005/28/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/01/2008
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena8,625.0002/28/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0002/20/2008
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0002/20/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0002/13/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0002/13/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/09/2008
MS-65+NGCScotsman2,013.0010/19/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0009/27/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0008/08/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0005/01/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0003/21/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0001/17/2007
MS-65+PCGSStack's2,530.0011/07/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions788.0009/19/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,013.0007/07/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0004/26/2006
MS-60NONEStack's1,265.0003/01/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions45.0001/30/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/24/2006
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities4,200.0012/06/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0009/26/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0009/26/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0009/26/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions546.0009/26/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions546.0009/01/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions748.0009/01/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0009/01/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions949.0009/01/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0009/01/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0009/01/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,610.0003/06/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0001/26/2005
MS-60NONEStack's6,900.0001/19/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,163.0001/12/2005
MS-67NGCStack's/ANR6,900.0006/23/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions7,763.0003/25/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,048.0001/08/2003
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers92.0002/18/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,013.0008/06/2000
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers161.0006/07/2000
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries978.0006/05/2000
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers115.0002/06/2000
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,610.0002/06/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0008/01/1999
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,360.0008/01/1998
MS-64PCGSDavid Akers3,850.0010/01/1997
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena275.0005/20/1996
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,210.0001/29/1996
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries1,265.0010/03/1995
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,485.0008/16/1995
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,540.0010/01/1987
VG-10NONEB. Max Mehl1.0006/01/1941
G-4NONENumismatic Gallery0.9005/01/1941