As of May, 2024, a 1859 Half Dime in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $650.00 and $30,000.00, 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 $46,200.00 in the 10/01/1992 by renowned auctioneer Stack's, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Anthony C. Paquet/Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 15.90 millimeters
Weight: 1.24 grams
Mintage: 800
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

1859 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-6830,000.00
MS-67+20,000.00
MS-6715,000.00
MS-66+5,000.00
MS-664,000.00
MS-65+3,000.00
MS-652,500.00
MS-64+1,750.00
MS-641,500.00
MS-63+1,250.00
MS-631,000.00
MS-62+900.00
MS-62800.00
MS-61750.00
MS-60650.00

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 State650.0030,000.005,873.33

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 1859 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1859 Half Dime (Regular Strike)30.00275.00300.0033,500.00
1859-O Half Dime (Regular Strike)45.00525.00550.0012,500.00
1859 Half Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A800.0025,000.00
1859 Half Dime, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A9,000.0012,500.00

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.

1859 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$2.35
Lowest Sale Price
$46,200.00
Highest Sale Price
$1,889.73
Average Sale Price
$930.00
Most Recent Sale Price
85
Number of Sales
$160,626.90
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+7,637.507,637.507,637.50
MS-676,613.0012,925.009,402.41
MS-66+2,340.003,120.002,730.00
MS-662,115.0029,700.004,946.63
MS-65+1,440.001,560.001,520.00
MS-651,320.0022,000.003,297.53
MS-642.3546,200.001,889.73
MS-63547.201,495.00938.10
MS-62+646.25646.25646.25
MS-62443.001,495.00701.52
MS-61460.00661.00510.67
MS-60990.00990.00990.00
AU-501,265.001,650.001,457.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1859 Half Dime (Proof) coin across various grades from AU-50 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $46,200.00.

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 1859 Half Dime (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1859 Half Dime (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 67.30% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's Bowers with 9.51% / 5.32% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1859 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-63PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0002/20/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/15/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0011/30/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0005/25/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0003/30/2022
MS-66+NGCStack's Bowers3,120.0011/30/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,160.0007/15/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0006/16/2021
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,937.5005/27/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0002/25/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions10,200.0010/18/2020
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC751.0009/20/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0008/09/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,740.0007/22/2020
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions2,340.0004/26/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0001/22/2020
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions547.2012/25/2019
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0012/07/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0012/07/2019
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers9,000.0011/20/2019
MS-64PCGSScotsman805.0011/08/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0008/18/2019
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0007/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0007/03/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0006/09/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0004/28/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions960.0004/28/2019
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,250.0002/17/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions906.0001/14/2019
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions588.0012/14/2018
MS-64NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions998.7511/15/2018
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions480.0011/11/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0011/11/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0010/14/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0009/09/2018
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0008/19/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0007/15/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,500.0006/17/2018
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions504.0004/29/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0003/29/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions780.0002/22/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0001/03/2018
MS-63PCGSBonham's877.0009/05/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,292.5006/21/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0002/16/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0001/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5001/04/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers940.0012/07/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0009/09/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0008/10/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,361.7507/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0007/07/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5006/08/2016
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,997.5005/04/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,997.5004/27/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5002/04/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7502/04/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0001/06/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0001/06/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions940.0010/29/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0010/28/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0010/28/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.5306/07/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5004/26/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7504/26/2015
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions7,637.5004/26/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,292.5003/27/2015
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions470.0001/04/2015
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2512/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5012/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5011/06/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5011/06/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions7,637.5010/27/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0010/08/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5009/04/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2508/05/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0007/10/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0007/10/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,993.7506/04/2014
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers4,582.5006/02/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5004/23/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions12,373.0002/27/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0002/03/2014
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers1,086.8812/31/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,381.0011/01/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions558.0011/01/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,293.0009/25/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions881.0008/08/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,293.0007/11/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0006/05/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,173.0006/05/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,293.0004/24/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,290.0004/24/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions12,925.0003/21/2013
MS-64PCGSMorton & Eden Ltd2,119.2903/06/2013
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers940.0002/22/2013
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers899.0002/22/2013
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers2,350.0001/01/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions529.0011/29/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,528.0011/29/2012
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers1,531.0311/16/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0005/30/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0004/18/2012
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers6,900.0003/22/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,415.0002/02/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0002/02/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0002/02/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,450.0011/15/2011
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers721.0011/15/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions805.0008/11/2011
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions575.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0012/02/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0010/27/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0008/11/2010
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions978.0008/11/2010
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,495.0008/07/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/08/2010
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,236.0006/17/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0006/02/2010
MS-62PCGSBonhams & Butterfields644.0005/30/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,335.0004/28/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0004/28/2010
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0004/28/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,323.0003/24/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0003/24/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0003/24/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,329.0002/15/2010
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena3,220.0011/13/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0007/31/2009
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers5,175.0005/26/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0004/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0004/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0003/01/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0003/01/2009
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0003/01/2009
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena2,300.0003/01/2009
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena3,105.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0010/01/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions575.0009/01/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0007/30/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,886.0007/07/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions575.0006/26/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,425.0004/23/2008
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0004/01/2008
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena2,990.0004/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/09/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,875.0001/09/2008
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0001/09/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0012/12/2007
MS-63NONEStack's1,323.0010/16/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,645.0009/27/2007
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions460.0009/27/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/12/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0005/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0005/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/01/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/01/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0001/01/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions633.0010/24/2006
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers805.0009/12/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0008/13/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,650.0007/24/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions978.0007/07/2006
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena1,495.0003/16/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions920.0003/02/2006
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,105.0002/07/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,323.0001/01/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0011/03/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0011/02/2005
MS-64NGCStack's/ANR1,380.0010/06/2005
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,200.0009/18/2005
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities750.0009/18/2005
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena6,613.0007/25/2005
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC443.0006/27/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,415.0005/04/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0005/04/2005
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers5,750.0002/23/2005
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,725.0001/09/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,709.0011/14/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0009/09/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0007/20/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0005/05/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/05/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0003/25/2004
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,150.0003/11/2004
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,662.0001/28/2004
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,610.0001/28/2004
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,265.0001/28/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/12/2004
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries2,990.0001/06/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0011/26/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/19/2003
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0011/07/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0011/07/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,910.0011/07/2003
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries2,875.0009/14/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions8,740.0009/01/2003
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena4,370.0007/30/2003
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,150.0007/30/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,645.0007/26/2003
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0007/26/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/26/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/26/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions9,775.0005/01/2003
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers4,715.0002/24/2003
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries2,990.0002/24/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0002/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0002/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0001/08/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions10,063.0001/08/2003
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries6,325.0001/06/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/01/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,211.0012/10/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0009/01/2002
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,025.0002/18/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/01/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0010/06/2001
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions863.0010/03/2001
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions891.0008/08/2001
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,093.0008/06/2001
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,300.0005/28/2001
MS-64NGCStack's2,415.0005/09/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0005/01/2001
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena2,415.0003/15/2001
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena3,450.0001/03/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0011/16/2000
MS-62PCGSR.M. Smythe770.0011/01/2000
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries834.0010/01/2000
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,955.0008/09/2000
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries2,990.0006/05/2000
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena863.0003/23/2000
MS-62PCGSKingswood Galleries518.0002/16/2000
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0002/12/2000
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,278.0002/01/2000
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,725.0001/04/2000
MS-64PCGSKingswood Galleries2,415.0008/01/1999
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,840.0003/18/1999
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions9,200.0009/01/1998
MS-65NGCStack's5,225.0003/01/1998
MS-65NGCStack's3,850.0003/01/1998
MS-65PCGSKingswood Galleries3,410.0002/01/1998
AU-50NONEStack's1,650.0010/14/1997
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,207.0007/30/1997
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,430.0005/30/1997
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena29,700.0005/20/1996
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena990.0005/20/1996
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0003/01/1996
AU-50NONEStack's1,265.0010/10/1995
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,860.0010/05/1995
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,705.0010/05/1995
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries2,640.0010/03/1995
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,210.0009/11/1995
MS-64NONEStack's46,200.0010/01/1992
MS-65PCGSRARCOA18,700.0008/10/1990
MS-65NGCRARCOA22,000.0008/10/1990
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena3,960.0010/01/1987
MS-65NONEBowers & Ruddy8,000.0011/01/1979
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl2.3506/01/1941
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl2.3506/01/1941
MS-64NONENumismatic Gallery7.5005/01/1941

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