As of May, 2024, a 1849/6 Half Dime in circulated condition is worth between $75.00 and $900.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,000.00 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 $16,800.00 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: 1,309,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

1849/6 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-6822,500.00
MS-67+16,000.00
MS-6711,500.00
MS-66+5,750.00
MS-665,000.00
MS-65+3,500.00
MS-653,000.00
MS-64+2,500.00
MS-642,000.00
MS-63+1,750.00
MS-631,500.00
MS-62+1,300.00
MS-621,200.00
MS-611,100.00
MS-601,000.00
AU-58+900.00
AU-58850.00
AU-55+650.00
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-40310.00
VF-35280.00
VF-30250.00
VF-25225.00
VF-20190.00
F-15175.00
F-12155.00
VG-10125.00
VG-8110.00
G-6100.00
G-475.00

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 State1,000.0022,500.005,306.67
About Uncirculated450.00900.00621.88
Extremely Fine310.00400.00353.33
Fine and Very Fine155.00280.00212.50
Good and Very Good75.00125.00102.50

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 1849 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1849 Half Dime (Regular Strike)30.00375.00400.0018,500.00
1849/6 Half Dime 9 Over Widely Placed 6 (Regular Strike)75.001,025.001,100.006,500.00
1849-O Half Dime (Regular Strike)150.003,000.003,250.0030,000.00
1849 Half Dime (Proof)N/AN/A22,500.0065,000.00
1849 Half Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A75,000.0075,000.00

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.

1849/6 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

$259.00

Lowest Sale Price
$690.00

Highest Sale Price
$461.58

Average Sale Price
$690.00

Most Recent Sale Price
12

Number of Sales
$5,539.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6816,800.0016,800.0016,800.00
MS-67+9,987.509,987.509,987.50
MS-673,910.0011,162.507,513.44
MS-66+4,320.006,300.005,310.00
MS-662,875.004,320.003,673.60
MS-65+1,560.001,783.001,701.83
MS-64935.002,070.001,589.92
MS-63748.001,392.001,090.50
MS-62380.00863.00669.50
MS-61489.00546.00517.50
MS-60384.001,495.00812.80
AU-58259.00690.00461.58
AU-55201.00504.00377.10
AU-53184.00552.00325.00
AU-50120.00259.00197.50
XF-45120.00305.50210.92
XF-403.25235.00138.05
VF-35240.00240.00240.00
VF-3059.0084.0071.50
VF-2598.00230.00164.00
F-1569.00139.00104.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1849/6 Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from F-15 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $16,800.00.

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 1849/6 Half Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1849/6 Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.26% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 9.20% / 3.45% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1849/6 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-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,300.0012/17/2023
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0005/07/2023
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions16,800.0005/07/2023
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0001/29/2023
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0001/15/2023
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0008/10/2022
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0008/03/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers120.0004/26/2022
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions139.0012/22/2021
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers384.0003/10/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers4,320.0011/18/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0003/04/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0010/30/2019
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC405.0008/11/2019
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0011/14/2018
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions552.0010/17/2018
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,931.2509/27/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0006/17/2018
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0005/01/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0004/29/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/09/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0005/16/2017
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions411.2504/25/2017
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers11,162.5003/29/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5001/04/2017
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5003/15/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions528.7504/26/2015
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers3,525.0003/06/2015
MS-67+NGCStack's Bowers9,987.5002/06/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0008/05/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0006/23/2014
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions305.5003/21/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,293.0011/15/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions382.0009/25/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions353.0004/24/2013
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0011/29/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0007/12/2012
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers1,762.5006/29/2012
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers4,313.0003/22/2012
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0003/08/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0001/03/2012
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions276.0012/08/2011
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0003/17/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0002/03/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions978.0001/05/2011
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions546.0009/22/2010
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0008/30/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0010/22/2009
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena920.0008/05/2009
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions196.0003/25/2009
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions242.0003/02/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0002/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0002/01/2009
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0012/04/2008
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions161.0007/30/2008
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0007/30/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0002/20/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0011/06/2007
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0002/14/2007
MS-63PCGSStack's/ANR1,392.0010/05/2006
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0006/06/2006
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions98.0001/30/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/24/2006
AU-58PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities460.0001/03/2006
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0009/26/2005
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0009/26/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0009/01/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0009/01/2005
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0009/01/2005
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0009/01/2005
MS-64NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,150.0006/23/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,208.0003/06/2005
MS-60NONEStack's1,495.0003/01/2005
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0011/08/2004
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,875.0009/07/2004
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,335.0001/28/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,783.0002/01/2003
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,070.0001/01/2003
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions201.0009/29/2002
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,552.0006/02/2002
MS-67NGCSuperior Galleries3,910.0001/09/2002
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions380.0008/06/2000
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0006/01/2000
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions120.0003/22/2000
MS-64NONEDavid Akers935.0008/11/1990
AU-58NONEBowers & Merena358.0010/01/1987
XF-40NONENumismatic Gallery3.2505/01/1941