As of May, 2024, a 1852 Half Dime in circulated condition is worth between $30.00 and $275.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $300.00 and $25,000.00, 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 $11,400.00 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: 1,000,500
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

1852 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-6825,000.00
MS-67+10,000.00
MS-677,500.00
MS-66+1,750.00
MS-661,500.00
MS-65+1,350.00
MS-651,250.00
MS-64+825.00
MS-64700.00
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 State300.0025,000.003,476.00
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 1852 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1852-O Half Dime (Regular Strike)50.001,250.001,500.0022,500.00
1852 Half Dime (Proof)N/AN/A12,500.0050,000.00
1852 Half Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A18,000.0037,500.00

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.

1852 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

$660.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,553.00

Highest Sale Price
$950.81

Average Sale Price
$930.00

Most Recent Sale Price
33

Number of Sales
$31,376.88

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+5,287.5011,400.008,597.92
MS-674,025.007,475.005,892.15
MS-66+1,320.001,560.001,440.00
MS-661,020.004,840.001,593.71
MS-65+660.001,553.00950.81
MS-651,540.001,540.001,540.00
MS-64184.001,057.50499.40
MS-633.00550.00297.53
MS-62115.00440.00199.20
MS-61127.00259.00173.86
MS-6092.004,313.00611.11
AU-5875.00400.00160.16
AU-551.15192.00120.54
AU-53111.63115.00113.32
AU-5030.00150.0087.71
XF-4569.0095.0082.00
XF-4036.0077.0054.25
VF-3542.0070.0056.00
VF-3031.0031.0031.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1852 Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VF-30 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67+ having the highest max price $11,400.00.

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 1852 Half Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1852 Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 74.29% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 6.86% / 2.86% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1852 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 Auctions11,400.0008/20/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0008/20/2023
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions94.0003/15/2023
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions154.0003/01/2023
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0012/18/2022
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions930.0011/23/2022
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers144.0010/11/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers552.0007/27/2022
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0007/27/2022
AU-55ANACSStack's Bowers192.0003/23/2022
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0001/19/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,029.6001/19/2022
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers144.0008/25/2021
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0005/29/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions532.8003/24/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions396.0012/23/2020
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0009/02/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0008/11/2020
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,350.0007/12/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0011/06/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions246.0010/09/2019
XF-40PCGSKagin's77.0004/01/2019
MS-63PCGSKagin's480.0004/01/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0003/27/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0002/03/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0001/09/2019
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions660.0012/14/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0010/14/2018
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions114.0010/10/2018
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0009/09/2018
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions720.0007/15/2018
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions720.0006/17/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions456.0004/10/2018
MS-65+PCGSScotsman1,553.0011/03/2017
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0010/24/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0009/05/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5004/25/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions399.5003/14/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5001/24/2017
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,106.2509/29/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,193.8008/10/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0001/06/2016
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,287.5012/17/2015
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions646.2510/28/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,350.0809/20/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0009/15/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions111.6308/11/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions998.7506/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSBonham's1,462.0006/01/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5005/31/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions293.7504/26/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2504/26/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions317.2503/24/2015
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,116.2501/27/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0001/07/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions793.1312/04/2014
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions146.8809/15/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5006/23/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions183.3005/12/2014
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions152.7504/21/2014
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions135.1303/03/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions101.0502/10/2014
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions259.0011/15/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions192.0009/09/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions911.0008/08/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions400.0004/29/2013
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions103.0004/29/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0004/24/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions306.0003/21/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0002/07/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions282.0011/29/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,763.0010/18/2012
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC800.0010/07/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0008/13/2012
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions176.0008/02/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,293.0008/02/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions109.0007/16/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,323.0002/02/2012
XF-45NGCGreat Collections95.0012/25/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0011/08/2011
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC449.0008/04/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions253.0002/03/2011
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions173.0001/05/2011
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0011/15/2010
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0010/27/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions920.0010/27/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0009/22/2010
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions104.0008/23/2010
AU-53NGCDavid Lawrence RC115.0007/12/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0007/08/2010
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena978.0002/15/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0001/06/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0010/22/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions224.0010/22/2009
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions161.0007/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0007/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0005/01/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,916.0004/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0003/01/2009
AU-58DGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0002/05/2009
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,255.0002/03/2009
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions115.0012/29/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,323.0012/24/2008
AU-55ICGDavid Lawrence RC92.0009/29/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions49.0007/30/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC621.0007/07/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0006/26/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0006/26/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0006/26/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions92.0006/23/2008
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena6,038.0006/01/2008
AU-58ANACSDavid Lawrence RC127.0004/28/2008
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC285.0003/17/2008
MS-65+NGCStack's1,265.0002/26/2008
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0001/09/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions184.0001/09/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0010/15/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,553.0008/22/2007
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0006/04/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0003/26/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0002/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0002/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0001/09/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions299.0012/05/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0011/29/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0008/13/2006
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,150.0008/11/2006
MS-60NONEStack's4,313.0003/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0002/09/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions34.0001/30/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions30.0001/30/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions150.0001/30/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0009/26/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0009/26/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0009/01/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions173.0007/17/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,450.0006/29/2005
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC173.0006/27/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions817.0006/02/2005
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC863.0003/06/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0002/13/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions831.0011/14/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions175.0010/31/2004
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions121.0010/13/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions178.0009/13/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions690.0008/23/2004
MS-67PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities7,475.0007/23/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions110.0006/16/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions776.0003/25/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions107.0002/11/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions36.0010/15/2003
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions391.0005/01/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions715.0002/01/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/01/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0012/10/2002
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions99.0009/17/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions184.0009/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,265.0006/02/2002
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions70.0010/06/2001
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0012/21/2000
MS-63PCGSR.M. Smythe550.0011/01/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions925.0010/26/2000
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena748.0008/09/2000
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0008/06/2000
MS-60NONEStack's603.0005/01/2000
MS-62NONEDavid Akers440.0010/01/1997
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0009/01/1997
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena1,540.0005/20/1996
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena4,840.0005/20/1996
MS-67PCGSAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior6,050.0011/29/1995
MS-65+NGCAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior1,100.0011/29/1995
MS-64NONEDavid Akers633.0008/11/1990
MS-65+NONERARCOA1,265.0008/10/1990
AU-55NONEB. Max Mehl1.1506/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery3.0005/01/1941