As of May, 2024, a 1859 Half Dime in circulated condition is worth between $30.00 and $275.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $300.00 and $33,500.00, 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 $29,900.00 in the 01/09/2005 by renowned auctioneer Bowers & Merena, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Anthony C. Paquet/Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 15.90 millimeters
Weight: 1.24 grams
Mintage: 340,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

1859 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-68+33,500.00
MS-6818,500.00
MS-67+5,000.00
MS-673,500.00
MS-66+1,850.00
MS-661,150.00
MS-65+1,000.00
MS-65850.00
MS-64+800.00
MS-64750.00
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 State300.0033,500.004,322.81
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 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-O Half Dime (Regular Strike)45.00525.00550.0012,500.00
1859 Half Dime (Proof)N/AN/A650.0030,000.00
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 (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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$1.75
Lowest Sale Price
$1,760.00
Highest Sale Price
$393.06
Average Sale Price
$504.00
Most Recent Sale Price
31
Number of Sales
$12,184.75
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-68+25,850.0025,850.0025,850.00
MS-684,935.0029,900.0013,878.10
MS-67+2,500.407,800.004,161.95
MS-672,280.005,234.003,497.73
MS-66+930.00960.00945.00
MS-66840.004,140.001,635.16
MS-65+552.002,585.001,056.15
MS-64380.001,093.00565.63
MS-631.751,760.00393.06
MS-62150.00492.00250.28
MS-61127.00259.00197.20
MS-60109.003,740.00860.40
AU-58135.00408.00216.50
AU-5586.00164.50138.63
AU-53104.00180.00137.13
AU-5079.00138.00103.87
XF-4547.0070.0056.25
XF-4037.0069.0051.00
VF-2033.0033.0033.00
F-1250.0050.0050.00
PO-174.0079.0076.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1859 Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-68+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $29,900.00.

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 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1859 Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 70.56% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 7.36% / 3.90% 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 (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-63ANACSStack's Bowers504.0006/16/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions324.0005/10/2023
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0005/07/2023
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions117.0012/21/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions276.0005/18/2022
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0004/06/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers456.0003/23/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions840.0002/23/2022
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers660.0012/21/2021
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,000.0011/14/2021
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers408.0010/27/2021
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions180.0009/22/2021
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers144.0008/31/2021
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers360.0008/25/2021
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0008/25/2021
MS-67+PCGSStack's Bowers2,880.0006/16/2021
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions210.0005/29/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0005/29/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/26/2021
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,407.5002/25/2021
MS-67+PCGSStack's Bowers2,880.0008/11/2020
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers70.0007/29/2020
MS-67+PCGSStack's Bowers4,080.0006/23/2020
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions930.0004/15/2020
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,935.0003/26/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0002/26/2020
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0012/18/2019
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions960.0012/07/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0009/08/2019
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers2,280.0005/29/2019
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,287.5005/16/2019
AU-55PCGSKagin's154.0004/01/2019
MS-63PCGSKagin's360.0004/01/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers576.0003/05/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0001/23/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0001/23/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0001/14/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0001/02/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,200.0012/30/2018
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,250.0012/16/2018
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers870.0010/30/2018
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions492.0009/19/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,280.0006/17/2018
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,405.0005/17/2018
MS-68+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions25,850.0005/17/2018
MS-67+PCGSStack's Bowers5,040.0003/21/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0003/13/2018
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0011/08/2017
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,800.0011/02/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0011/02/2017
MS-65+NGCLyn Knight851.8806/11/2017
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,500.4006/08/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2504/25/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5003/14/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0002/16/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5002/16/2017
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers764.0002/13/2017
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers646.0002/13/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers282.0012/07/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions199.7511/15/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,233.7508/10/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions152.7507/27/2016
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0006/08/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0006/08/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5003/29/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/06/2016
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions164.5001/03/2016
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions4,935.0010/29/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0010/28/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0010/28/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0010/28/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0008/16/2015
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions11,162.5006/07/2015
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers705.0006/01/2015
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions129.2504/12/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions146.8803/31/2015
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,057.5001/27/2015
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions5,640.0001/07/2015
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions10,575.0001/07/2015
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions14,100.0010/27/2014
MS-63NGCGreat Collections319.0008/31/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,818.7507/10/2014
MS-68NGCGoldberg Auctioneers10,868.7506/02/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions246.7505/12/2014
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions258.5003/03/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions470.0001/08/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0011/15/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0009/25/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions893.0008/19/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,819.0008/08/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0007/08/2013
MS-60ANACSGreat Collections127.0005/19/2013
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions135.0004/29/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0004/24/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions411.0004/24/2013
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions282.0004/24/2013
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions165.0003/25/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,998.0002/07/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions270.0001/09/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions79.0011/29/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0011/26/2012
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions56.0011/26/2012
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers4,846.8811/16/2012
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC50.0008/05/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions411.0008/02/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0008/02/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0008/02/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions212.0008/02/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,169.0004/18/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0002/02/2012
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions9,493.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC541.0012/19/2011
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0010/24/2011
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions127.0008/29/2011
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions10,350.0008/11/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0008/11/2011
MS-64NGCScotsman546.0007/29/2011
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0006/13/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0002/03/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions74.0001/03/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0010/27/2010
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions161.0006/02/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0006/02/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/28/2010
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0004/28/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions633.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0004/28/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0003/24/2010
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,610.0001/18/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions489.0012/03/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0012/03/2009
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC230.0011/26/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0009/11/2009
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions219.0009/11/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions109.0007/15/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/01/2009
MS-66PCGSStack's1,898.0006/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0005/01/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,783.0003/01/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions805.0003/01/2009
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena2,961.0003/01/2009
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0001/07/2009
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions150.0001/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/01/2009
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0007/30/2008
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions92.0007/02/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0006/26/2008
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC322.0003/24/2008
MS-68NGCBowers & Merena16,100.0002/28/2008
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena604.0002/28/2008
MS-66PCGSStack's1,700.0002/26/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0002/20/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0002/20/2008
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0002/20/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0002/13/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/09/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,265.0010/25/2007
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries920.0008/03/2007
MS-66PCGSStack's1,300.0006/20/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0005/15/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,150.0002/01/2007
MS-68PCGSBowers & Merena22,713.0002/01/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0001/17/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0001/15/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0001/15/2007
MS-66PCGSStack's/ANR2,600.0010/05/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0008/22/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0008/14/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0004/26/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions20,700.0004/06/2006
MS-64NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,093.0003/14/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0003/02/2006
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions69.0001/30/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0001/22/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions196.0001/09/2006
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0001/09/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0001/08/2006
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities4,140.0001/03/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions949.0001/01/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0011/07/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0009/26/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0009/01/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0009/01/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions33.0007/24/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions920.0006/02/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0005/04/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC403.0003/06/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0003/02/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions281.0002/28/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/12/2005
MS-68PCGSBowers & Merena29,900.0001/09/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0001/05/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0011/04/2004
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0007/26/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0007/07/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions288.0006/07/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0003/25/2004
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,783.0003/09/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0001/12/2004
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,955.0007/25/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0005/28/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,101.0001/08/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0011/25/2002
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions105.0009/10/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions949.0007/09/2002
MS-67NGCGoldberg Auctioneers4,830.0006/02/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0004/28/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/13/2002
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0001/13/2002
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions167.0001/13/2002
MS-67PCGSKingswood Galleries5,234.0004/19/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions380.0001/04/2001
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions49.0011/02/2000
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions130.0008/10/2000
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions265.0008/06/2000
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions80.0006/07/2000
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0004/14/2000
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions250.0002/02/2000
MS-65+PCGSKingswood Galleries1,155.0002/01/1999
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,540.0001/05/1999
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena3,680.0008/03/1998
MS-67PCGSSuperior Galleries3,850.0002/01/1998
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,140.0009/01/1997
MS-67NONEBowers & Merena3,960.0005/20/1996
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,980.0003/21/1996
MS-60NONEStack's3,740.0010/10/1995
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,135.0002/01/1995
MS-63NONEStack's1,760.0010/01/1992
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery1.7505/01/1941

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