As of May, 2024, a 1858 Half Dime in circulated condition is worth between $650.00 and $750.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $800.00 and $17,500.00, 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 $29,700.00 in the 08/11/1990 by renowned auctioneer David Akers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 15.90 millimeters
Weight: 1.24 grams
Mintage: 100
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

1858 Half Dime (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6717,500.00
MS-66+7,500.00
MS-665,000.00
MS-65+3,750.00
MS-653,250.00
MS-64+2,500.00
MS-642,250.00
MS-63+1,500.00
MS-631,250.00
MS-62+1,100.00
MS-621,000.00
MS-61900.00
MS-60800.00
AU-58+750.00
AU-58650.00

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 State800.0017,500.003,715.38
About Uncirculated650.00750.00700.00

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 1858 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1858 Half Dime (Regular Strike)30.00275.00300.0018,500.00
1858 Half Dime Over Inverted Date (Regular Strike)100.001,100.001,250.0017,500.00
1858-O Half Dime (Regular Strike)30.00375.00400.0020,000.00
1858 Half Dime RPD FS-301 (002) (Regular Strike)75.00175.002,100.002,100.00
1858 Half Dime RPD/Inverted Date, FS-302 (Regular Strike)100.00900.001,250.0017,500.00
1858 Half Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,250.006,000.00

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.

1858 Half Dime (Proof) – 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

$4.25

Lowest Sale Price
$4,620.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,596.57

Average Sale Price
$1,440.00

Most Recent Sale Price
41

Number of Sales
$65,459.55

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-677,800.0013,915.0011,381.88
MS-662,880.0029,700.006,213.29
MS-652,362.9322,000.005,631.44
MS-64+1,292.501,292.501,292.50
MS-644.254,620.001,596.57
MS-63661.001,300.00999.02
MS-62748.00920.00841.38
MS-60456.00456.00456.00
AU-58446.50633.00539.75

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1858 Half Dime (Proof) coin across various grades from AU-58 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $29,700.00.

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 1858 Half Dime (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1858 Half Dime (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 57.28% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's Bowers with 11.65% / 6.80% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1858 Half Dime (Proof) 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-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0008/10/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,825.0003/20/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions7,800.0001/16/2022
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC875.0007/25/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,880.0006/09/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,880.0002/03/2019
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,450.0010/21/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,220.4007/15/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0007/15/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0006/17/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,600.0006/17/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,260.0002/22/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers881.2506/21/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,995.0010/03/2016
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/10/2016
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers446.5008/03/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0006/08/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0003/03/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,586.2503/03/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,362.9302/04/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,350.0001/06/2016
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions822.5009/20/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0004/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0004/05/2015
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,525.0003/06/2015
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers2,585.0010/31/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections5,610.0007/27/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections1,384.9007/27/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,168.7506/23/2014
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions4,993.7506/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5004/23/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions11,162.5002/03/2014
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions823.0012/05/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,528.0003/21/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,300.0011/29/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,495.0003/22/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,553.0009/13/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,555.0008/15/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0008/11/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0002/03/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0002/03/2011
MS-65PCGSStack's4,025.0011/10/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0003/24/2010
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,840.0002/15/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0009/09/2009
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions2,760.0007/31/2009
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,750.0007/30/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0006/26/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0003/06/2008
MS-65ANACSBowers & Merena2,588.0002/28/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions13,915.0008/09/2007
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,725.0008/04/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions12,650.0005/01/2007
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,001.0002/01/2007
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions1,208.0010/24/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions863.0009/13/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,680.0004/26/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0004/26/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,750.0003/02/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/24/2006
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,500.0001/03/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0007/28/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,013.0006/02/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,680.0005/04/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,955.0003/06/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,400.0002/23/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0001/12/2005
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers748.0009/07/2004
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers4,140.0006/02/2004
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries4,140.0001/06/2004
MS-65NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,680.0001/05/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,121.0006/25/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions920.0005/01/2003
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers5,290.0002/24/2003
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,255.0002/18/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions950.0008/15/2001
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0005/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/01/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,300.0001/11/2001
MS-64PCGSR.M. Smythe1,870.0011/01/2000
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,093.0010/26/2000
MS-63ANACSSuperior Galleries661.0010/01/2000
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries1,495.0010/01/2000
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,495.0001/04/2000
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0003/18/1999
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena4,370.0001/05/1999
MS-64ANACSBowers & Merena1,035.0011/12/1998
MS-66NGCStack's4,950.0003/01/1998
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/09/1998
MS-63PCGSDavid Akers1,045.0010/01/1997
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,817.0007/30/1997
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/30/1997
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena4,620.0005/20/1996
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,500.0008/16/1995
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,320.0003/24/1995
MS-65NONEStack's20,900.0010/01/1992
MS-66NGCDavid Akers29,700.0008/11/1990
MS-65NGCRARCOA22,000.0008/10/1990
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena5,775.0010/01/1987
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl5.2506/01/1941
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl4.2506/01/1941
MS-64NONENumismatic Gallery8.0005/01/1941