As of May, 2024, a 1851-O Half Dime in circulated condition is worth between $25.00 and $550.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $650.00 and $15,000.00, 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 $13,200.00 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: 860,000
Mint: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

1851-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-66+15,000.00
MS-668,750.00
MS-65+5,500.00
MS-654,250.00
MS-64+2,750.00
MS-642,450.00
MS-63+1,650.00
MS-631,250.00
MS-62+1,025.00
MS-62900.00
MS-61750.00
MS-60650.00
AU-58+550.00
AU-58500.00
AU-55+460.00
AU-55420.00
AU-53+385.00
AU-53360.00
AU-50+335.00
AU-50315.00
XF-45+250.00
XF-45200.00
XF-40175.00
VF-35125.00
VF-30100.00
VF-2585.00
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
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 State650.0015,000.003,743.75
About Uncirculated315.00550.00415.63
Extremely Fine175.00250.00208.33
Fine and Very Fine60.00125.0085.00
Good and Very Good40.0055.0047.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good25.0035.0030.00

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 1851 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1851 Half Dime (Regular Strike)30.00275.00300.0015,000.00

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.

1851-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

$2,467.50

Lowest Sale Price
$4,465.00

Highest Sale Price
$3,303.67

Average Sale Price
$3,360.00

Most Recent Sale Price
23

Number of Sales
$75,984.40

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66+13,200.0013,200.0013,200.00
MS-663,680.009,200.005,575.39
MS-65+2,467.504,465.003,303.67
MS-64+1,050.001,093.001,071.50
MS-64720.002,040.001,147.41
MS-632.50978.00631.37
MS-62384.001,200.00578.50
MS-61376.00475.00425.50
MS-601.20489.00246.37
AU-58207.00430.00299.65
AU-5589.00550.00254.29
AU-53170.50403.00271.88
AU-5075.00264.00140.22
XF-4581.00276.00155.60
XF-4054.0098.0076.40
VF-3567.0067.0067.00
VF-3023.0080.0044.33
VF-2541.0041.0041.00
VF-2035.0035.0035.00
F-1238.0050.0044.33
PO-126.0095.0057.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1851-O Half Dime (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 $13,200.00.

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 1851-O Half Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1851-O Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 69.82% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 7.10% / 6.51% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1851-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
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions216.0006/28/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions139.0006/21/2023
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions13,200.0005/07/2023
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions139.0004/24/2023
AU-55NGCDavid Lawrence RC289.8904/09/2023
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers264.0003/29/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions780.0003/08/2023
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions492.0012/14/2022
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers240.0008/31/2022
AU-53NGCDavid Lawrence RC320.0005/29/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions139.0004/06/2022
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0010/10/2021
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers80.0009/22/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,040.0008/25/2021
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0005/29/2021
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions336.0003/22/2021
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions151.2003/22/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,374.4002/09/2021
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC430.0012/06/2020
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers95.0011/18/2020
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers4,320.0008/11/2020
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers3,600.0008/11/2020
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0003/11/2020
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC150.0012/15/2019
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions210.0012/11/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0012/07/2019
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0011/06/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0008/21/2019
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions1,050.0006/09/2019
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers384.0005/15/2019
XF-45PCGSKagin's176.0004/01/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0010/24/2018
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions41.0010/10/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers75.0008/22/2018
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC475.0007/22/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,080.0007/15/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0006/17/2018
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers264.0004/18/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0004/17/2018
F-12NGCDavid Lawrence RC50.0001/22/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0001/03/2018
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions408.0011/02/2017
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,467.5007/06/2017
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC350.0005/08/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5001/04/2017
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,877.5005/19/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,465.0010/28/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2509/15/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,999.5508/16/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,170.0005/12/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5005/10/2015
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions111.6304/26/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0004/26/2015
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers587.5003/27/2015
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions376.0002/10/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5002/03/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5001/11/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0011/02/2014
F-12NGCDavid Lawrence RC38.0010/05/2014
AU-55NGCDavid Lawrence RC240.0010/05/2014
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0009/15/2014
AU-53NGCGreat Collections170.5008/31/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0002/27/2014
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions129.0008/26/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,644.0006/05/2013
AU-50NGCGreat Collections110.0005/19/2013
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions194.0004/29/2013
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions266.0004/24/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions247.0004/24/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,820.0001/09/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions50.0012/10/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions26.0012/10/2012
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions223.0011/29/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions165.0011/29/2012
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions223.0011/29/2012
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions104.0005/07/2012
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions127.0003/26/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions690.0003/08/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0003/08/2012
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions30.0012/19/2011
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0012/08/2011
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions201.0012/08/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0011/08/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0002/03/2011
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC575.0004/01/2010
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions518.0003/24/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/06/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,495.0001/05/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions805.0012/03/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0007/31/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/01/2009
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions253.0012/04/2008
AU-58PCGSStack's300.0010/01/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions546.0009/01/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions277.0007/30/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0007/30/2008
MS-64NGCStack's1,093.0007/27/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions138.0006/09/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0002/20/2008
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0002/20/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0002/13/2008
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0001/09/2008
MS-66PCGSStack's6,500.0001/07/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0011/14/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0009/27/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions35.0009/12/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena3,508.0003/01/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions125.0002/20/2007
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers8,625.0002/13/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/01/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0012/06/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0009/18/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/07/2006
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries4,945.0005/28/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions460.0004/11/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions863.0002/09/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions75.0001/30/2006
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions45.0001/30/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0011/06/2005
MS-66NGCStack's/ANR5,060.0010/06/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0009/26/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,594.0009/01/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0009/01/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC639.0006/27/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions978.0006/02/2005
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,093.0003/10/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,035.0003/06/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0002/23/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0002/23/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions181.0001/02/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0012/08/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions633.0011/04/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0009/09/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions618.0008/18/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions541.0007/20/2004
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions236.0006/07/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0001/12/2004
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries4,313.0001/06/2004
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions67.0012/24/2003
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0009/22/2003
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions334.0009/22/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0007/26/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,703.0003/20/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions949.0002/01/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions506.0006/18/2002
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers4,485.0006/02/2002
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers75.0002/18/2002
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions190.0001/13/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,700.0010/17/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0010/06/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0008/04/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0001/06/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions195.0011/23/2000
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena690.0010/26/2000
VF-30PCIHeritage Auctions23.0008/31/2000
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena3,795.0008/09/2000
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0008/06/2000
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers104.0006/07/2000
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions80.0006/07/2000
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries834.0002/07/2000
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers345.0002/06/2000
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena2,760.0001/04/2000
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena3,680.0005/30/1999
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,278.0001/06/1999
AU-55NONEDavid Akers550.0010/01/1997
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena3,960.0005/20/1996
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries1,210.0010/03/1995
MS-60NONEB. Max Mehl1.2006/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery2.5005/01/1941