As of May, 2024, a 1850 Half Dime in circulated condition is worth between $30.00 and $275.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $300.00 and $18,500.00, 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 $18,400.00 in the 08/14/2006 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: 955,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

1850 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-6818,500.00
MS-67+7,500.00
MS-675,500.00
MS-66+2,000.00
MS-661,500.00
MS-65+1,250.00
MS-651,000.00
MS-64+800.00
MS-64750.00
MS-63+465.00
MS-63425.00
MS-62+400.00
MS-62350.00
MS-61325.00
MS-60300.00
AU-58+275.00
AU-58245.00
AU-55+235.00
AU-55220.00
AU-53+210.00
AU-53200.00
AU-50+190.00
AU-50180.00
XF-45+150.00
XF-45125.00
XF-40100.00
VF-3590.00
VF-3085.00
VF-2580.00
VF-2075.00
F-1565.00
F-1260.00
VG-1055.00
VG-850.00
G-645.00
G-440.00
AG-335.00
FR-230.00

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 State300.0018,500.002,737.67
About Uncirculated180.00275.00219.38
Extremely Fine100.00150.00125.00
Fine and Very Fine60.0090.0075.83
Good and Very Good40.0055.0047.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good30.0035.0032.50

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 1850 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1850-O Half Dime (Regular Strike)35.00750.001,000.0023,500.00
1850 Half Dime (Proof)N/AN/A35,000.0035,000.00

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.

1850 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

$633.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,875.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,035.25

Average Sale Price
$875.00

Most Recent Sale Price
47

Number of Sales
$48,656.76

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-689,200.0018,400.0014,443.75
MS-67+10,920.0010,920.0010,920.00
MS-671,100.007,050.003,532.04
MS-66+1,650.001,650.001,650.00
MS-66750.0010,350.001,650.41
MS-65+633.002,875.001,035.25
MS-651,320.001,320.001,320.00
MS-64+399.50399.50399.50
MS-641.351,438.00554.43
MS-63+764.00764.00764.00
MS-631.501,430.00397.23
MS-62188.00374.00236.17
MS-61138.00240.00191.00
MS-6093.001,725.00550.83
AU-5886.00199.75137.00
AU-5592.00299.00166.60
AU-53101.00156.00125.00
AU-5066.00154.0096.42
XF-4545.00306.00111.71
XF-4029.0069.0048.83
VF-3037.0037.0037.00
VG-1020.0020.0020.00
AG-312.0012.0012.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1850 Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from AG-3 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $18,400.00.

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 1850 Half Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1850 Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 73.96% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 7.17% / 6.04% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1850 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-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions10,920.0008/20/2023
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,440.0006/16/2023
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions119.0004/10/2023
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers144.0003/08/2023
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions169.0002/15/2023
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions169.0002/08/2023
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC66.0011/06/2022
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions117.0008/31/2022
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC875.0007/10/2022
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers240.0004/26/2022
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions660.0003/21/2022
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers240.0010/27/2021
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions222.0010/06/2021
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0008/25/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions900.0008/25/2021
MS-66+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,650.0007/25/2021
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions180.0006/09/2021
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions234.0005/29/2021
MS-61NGCStack's Bowers216.0005/25/2021
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions240.0003/31/2021
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0011/18/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0011/04/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,200.0010/18/2020
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0010/17/2020
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC825.0007/26/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,000.0004/26/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,407.2012/07/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions432.0011/20/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions93.0011/06/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0009/08/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0008/18/2019
VG-10PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0007/28/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,893.2007/14/2019
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC800.0005/05/2019
AU-50PCGSKagin's154.0004/01/2019
AU-50NGCDavid Lawrence RC90.0003/17/2019
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions114.0003/13/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions960.0002/03/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,200.0011/04/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions750.0010/14/2018
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions126.0010/10/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions264.0009/19/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0008/19/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions378.0006/27/2018
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions780.0006/17/2018
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers288.0006/13/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions456.0004/03/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers840.0003/21/2018
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0003/20/2018
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions174.0002/20/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0001/03/2018
XF-40NGCDavid Lawrence RC46.0011/06/2017
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0010/17/2017
MS-64NGCLyn Knight705.0006/11/2017
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0004/25/2017
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0004/25/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions446.5004/11/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,292.5004/05/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions675.6301/10/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5001/04/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions352.5011/22/2016
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers129.2511/02/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7510/31/2016
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers258.5009/12/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2509/09/2016
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions69.0007/27/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions969.3806/08/2016
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers763.7503/30/2016
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions211.5002/14/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions352.5001/31/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,204.3801/17/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions117.5001/17/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7512/03/2015
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions399.5010/29/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7510/29/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0010/28/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions705.0007/12/2015
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions176.2507/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5006/30/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2506/07/2015
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions164.5004/26/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7504/26/2015
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,116.2503/27/2015
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers4,112.5002/06/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5002/03/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,468.7502/01/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions400.6801/11/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5001/07/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions426.5311/06/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers881.2510/31/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions12,925.0010/27/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions474.7010/26/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions305.5010/08/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0010/08/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions440.6308/05/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions514.6507/10/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions851.8807/10/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0006/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0004/23/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers497.0303/27/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections4,456.1003/02/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5002/27/2014
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers3,818.7502/05/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions573.4002/03/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions470.0001/08/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions852.0012/05/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions306.0011/15/2013
MS-63+NGCHeritage Auctions764.0011/15/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions823.0011/15/2013
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0009/30/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions499.0009/25/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions353.0009/25/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0008/08/2013
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC260.0007/21/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,293.0007/11/2013
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,250.0006/16/2013
MS-63NGCGreat Collections377.0006/09/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0005/13/2013
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC901.0005/05/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions130.0004/29/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,234.0004/24/2013
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions143.0004/22/2013
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers531.0004/16/2013
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers911.0004/16/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions188.0011/29/2012
MS-67ICGStack's Bowers1,292.5011/16/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions499.0010/18/2012
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC920.0010/07/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions391.0008/02/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions138.0007/16/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0007/12/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0002/13/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/03/2012
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions50.0012/19/2011
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions53.0012/19/2011
MS-67ICGGreat Collections1,100.0010/23/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions806.0010/13/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers690.0008/15/2011
MS-64PCGSScotsman805.0007/29/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions834.0007/07/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions863.0007/07/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0004/27/2011
MS-67NGCGreat Collections2,915.0004/10/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions518.0002/03/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0002/03/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/05/2011
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0009/22/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0009/22/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0008/11/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0007/08/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0004/28/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0004/28/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,006.0001/05/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions805.0012/03/2009
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,064.0011/13/2009
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,047.0009/21/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0007/01/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions9,200.0004/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,064.0003/01/2009
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions104.0011/05/2008
MS-66PCGSStack's1,955.0010/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0010/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0010/01/2008
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions86.0009/29/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0009/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions431.0007/30/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0007/30/2008
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions127.0007/07/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0006/26/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions880.0006/26/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0006/26/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0005/28/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,783.0005/28/2008
MS-65+NGCStack's1,093.0005/21/2008
MS-67NGCStack's5,462.5003/26/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0003/24/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions230.0003/12/2008
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,903.0002/28/2008
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0002/20/2008
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0001/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/09/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions167.0001/09/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0001/09/2008
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0012/04/2007
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC100.0011/15/2007
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0011/14/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0009/27/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0008/22/2007
MS-65+NGCStack's1,265.0008/05/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0007/18/2007
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,438.0005/29/2007
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0005/15/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0005/01/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0003/20/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions101.0001/15/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0001/09/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/09/2007
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0008/22/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions18,400.0008/14/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0008/13/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0008/02/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/06/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,438.0004/06/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,006.0003/19/2006
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,128.0003/14/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,064.0003/02/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions98.0002/13/2006
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions42.0001/30/2006
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions54.0001/30/2006
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions109.0001/30/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions196.0001/30/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions127.0001/24/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions489.0001/24/2006
MS-65+NGCStack's1,150.0001/16/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,179.0001/01/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions771.0001/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0012/13/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0011/02/2005
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0009/26/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0009/26/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions82.0009/26/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0009/26/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0009/01/2005
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries1,840.0007/22/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,048.0006/02/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0004/13/2005
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,380.0003/06/2005
MS-60NONEStack's1,725.0003/01/2005
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,415.0002/23/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions489.0002/02/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0001/17/2005
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0001/17/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions17,250.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions500.0012/08/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0008/18/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,209.0006/03/2004
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0003/24/2004
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions112.0003/17/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions224.0011/05/2003
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions1,208.0005/01/2003
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions99.0004/23/2003
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,760.0009/23/2002
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,438.0003/21/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/09/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,446.0011/18/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0004/05/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions925.0003/29/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0011/16/2000
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0010/19/2000
MS-60NONEStack's1,121.0010/17/2000
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions110.0009/14/2000
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0008/06/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions410.0001/26/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0001/08/2000
MS-65+NONEHeritage Auctions2,875.0008/01/1999
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena10,350.0001/05/1999
MS-65+PCGSKingswood Galleries1,017.0006/01/1998
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena1,045.0003/05/1998
MS-63NONEDavid Akers1,430.0010/01/1997
MS-60NONEStack's1,100.0006/11/1997
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena2,750.0005/20/1996
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena1,320.0005/20/1996
MS-67NONEBowers & Merena2,640.0005/20/1996
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl1.3506/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery1.5005/01/1941