As of May, 2024, a 1855-O Half Dime Arrows in circulated condition is worth between $30.00 and $1,100.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,200.00 and $50,000.00, 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 $48,000.00 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: 1.24 grams
Mintage: 600,000
Mint: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

1855-O Half Dime Arrows (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-67+50,000.00
MS-6726,500.00
MS-66+15,000.00
MS-6612,500.00
MS-65+7,500.00
MS-656,500.00
MS-64+4,000.00
MS-643,000.00
MS-63+1,750.00
MS-631,600.00
MS-62+1,500.00
MS-621,400.00
MS-611,300.00
MS-601,200.00
AU-58+1,100.00
AU-581,000.00
AU-55+600.00
AU-55550.00
AU-53+500.00
AU-53450.00
AU-50+425.00
AU-50400.00
XF-45+365.00
XF-45325.00
XF-40300.00
VF-35200.00
VF-30150.00
VF-25125.00
VF-20100.00
F-1585.00
F-1275.00
VG-1060.00
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 State1,200.0050,000.009,553.57
About Uncirculated400.001,100.00628.13
Extremely Fine300.00365.00330.00
Fine and Very Fine75.00200.00122.50
Good and Very Good40.0060.0048.75
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 1855 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1855 Half Dime Arrows (Proof)N/AN/A6,000.0040,000.00
1855 Half Dime Arrows (Regular Strike)25.00275.00300.0045,000.00
1855 Half Dime Arrows, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A17,500.0050,000.00

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.

1855-O Half Dime Arrows (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

$2.50

Lowest Sale Price
$3,290.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,666.05

Average Sale Price
$3,290.00

Most Recent Sale Price
19

Number of Sales
$31,655.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6817,250.0025,850.0020,500.00
MS-67+29,375.0048,000.0038,687.50
MS-6717,825.0018,212.5018,018.75
MS-664,620.008,750.006,685.00
MS-65+2,520.007,475.004,125.48
MS-642.503,290.001,666.05
MS-63863.002,990.001,550.14
MS-62391.001,020.00691.86
MS-61507.00780.00620.00
MS-60518.003,220.001,539.50
AU-58374.001,293.00792.80
AU-55127.00456.00277.33
AU-53201.60250.00228.87
AU-5086.00375.00182.89
XF-45150.00253.00196.57
XF-402.50240.00100.50
VF-3549.0094.0071.50
VF-30104.00104.00104.00
VF-2560.0060.0060.00
VF-2043.0067.0051.67
PO-136.0056.0046.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1855-O Half Dime Arrows (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67+ having the highest max price $48,000.00.

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 1855-O Half Dime Arrows (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1855-O Half Dime Arrows (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 70.94% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Bowers & Merena with 5.13% / 4.27% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1855-O Half Dime Arrows (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 Auctions48,000.0005/07/2023
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0004/24/2023
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC240.0012/05/2021
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,290.0009/02/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,980.0005/29/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers960.0003/31/2021
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions456.0002/09/2021
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions780.0002/09/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0002/09/2021
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions201.6001/22/2020
AU-53NGCDavid Lawrence RC250.0001/19/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,100.0001/12/2020
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions156.0009/04/2019
MS-62PCGSKagin's1,020.0004/01/2019
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,520.0012/14/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers100.0010/30/2018
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions45.0010/10/2018
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8,750.0010/07/2018
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0007/18/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0006/17/2018
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0005/09/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,160.0001/03/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0011/02/2017
AU-55NGCStack's Bowers282.0002/22/2017
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers376.0011/02/2016
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0001/17/2016
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions18,212.5012/17/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0010/28/2015
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions29,375.0009/03/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7504/26/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions558.1310/08/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0009/15/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,818.7507/10/2014
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions25,850.0006/23/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5003/21/2014
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC43.0003/09/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,293.0011/01/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,234.0007/11/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions212.0007/08/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,819.0004/24/2013
AU-50NGCGreat Collections138.0004/14/2013
AU-50NGCGreat Collections138.0003/03/2013
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions573.0012/31/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,704.0012/03/2012
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions67.0011/26/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,528.0008/02/2012
MS-61NGCGreat Collections507.0007/15/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/12/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/30/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0005/30/2012
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions161.0012/08/2011
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions56.0009/12/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0008/11/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions56.0005/30/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0002/03/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions36.0001/24/2011
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0001/17/2011
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,265.0008/07/2010
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0005/17/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/28/2010
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions518.0001/06/2010
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0010/22/2009
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions74.0010/19/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions86.0005/20/2009
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions127.0003/18/2009
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions253.0009/01/2008
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions374.0009/01/2008
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions690.0007/30/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0007/30/2008
MS-65+PCGSStack's7,475.0007/10/2008
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC375.0005/19/2008
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions230.0004/30/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,456.0001/09/2008
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions633.0001/09/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions748.0001/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,485.0009/27/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0001/15/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0010/30/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,438.0010/24/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0009/13/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0007/07/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0007/07/2006
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,898.0006/21/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions17,825.0006/01/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/06/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions17,250.0003/02/2006
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions235.0002/13/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0001/24/2006
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,495.0001/03/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/01/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0009/26/2005
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,725.0009/21/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0009/01/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0006/29/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,495.0003/06/2005
MS-68NGCBowers & Merena18,400.0001/09/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,140.0008/18/2004
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions190.0002/18/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0005/14/2003
MS-60NONEStack's3,220.0009/10/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,105.0009/01/2002
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions311.0002/24/2002
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers529.0002/18/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions391.0001/09/2002
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions49.0005/16/2001
MS-64PCGSR.M. Smythe1,925.0011/01/2000
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena3,335.0008/09/2000
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0008/06/2000
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions719.0008/06/2000
AU-55NONEGoldberg Auctioneers288.0002/06/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,795.0001/09/1998
MS-62NONEDavid Akers715.0010/01/1997
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena4,620.0005/20/1996
MS-60NONEStack's1,870.0005/01/1995
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena550.0010/01/1987
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl2.5006/01/1941
XF-40NONENumismatic Gallery2.5005/01/1941