As of May, 2024, a 1860 Half Dime in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $400.00 and $8,500.00, 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 $7,050.00 in the 02/13/2014 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 15.90 millimeters
Weight: 1.24 grams
Mintage: 1,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

1860 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-67+8,500.00
MS-675,000.00
MS-66+3,750.00
MS-663,000.00
MS-65+1,650.00
MS-651,400.00
MS-64+1,250.00
MS-641,000.00
MS-63+900.00
MS-63750.00
MS-62+700.00
MS-62600.00
MS-61550.00
MS-60400.00

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 State400.008,500.002,103.57

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 1860 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1860 Half Dime (Regular Strike)25.00250.00275.0013,500.00
1860-O Half Dime (Regular Strike)35.00250.00275.007,750.00
1860 Half Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A700.0025,000.00

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.

1860 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

$750.00

Lowest Sale Price
$5,500.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,336.44

Average Sale Price
$998.75

Most Recent Sale Price
39

Number of Sales
$52,121.01

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-672,520.007,050.004,309.12
MS-661,170.003,738.002,141.36
MS-65750.005,500.001,336.44
MS-64+719.00719.00719.00
MS-642.101,540.00704.50
MS-63311.00552.00428.15
MS-62247.00742.50354.59
MS-61236.00490.00330.50
PO-1348.00348.00348.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1860 Half Dime (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $7,050.00.

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 1860 Half Dime (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1860 Half Dime (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 65.49% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Bowers & Merena with 6.34% / 5.63% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1860 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 Auctions540.0004/24/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,170.0011/02/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0008/28/2022
MS-61PCGSDavid Lawrence RC490.0008/07/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers528.0007/27/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,260.0006/01/2022
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,750.0003/20/2022
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions998.7510/28/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0010/06/2021
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0010/04/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers480.0008/25/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0008/18/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0012/23/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0010/18/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0009/17/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0007/22/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0004/26/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,260.0004/01/2020
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers420.0002/19/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers960.0002/18/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0005/01/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0003/16/2019
MS-64+PCGSScotsman719.0011/02/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions660.0008/19/2018
MS-62PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions742.5007/19/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,080.0006/17/2018
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers780.0006/13/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0003/29/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0001/03/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0010/24/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0009/07/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0009/07/2017
MS-63PCGSBonham's409.0009/05/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,703.7506/21/2017
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions925.0004/06/2017
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers852.0002/13/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5001/04/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions763.7501/04/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,407.5010/03/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0009/07/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions940.0009/07/2016
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers940.0009/05/2016
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions775.0008/17/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0008/16/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions646.2508/10/2016
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions900.0006/28/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0006/08/2016
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,057.5005/19/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0003/03/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0003/03/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,145.6310/28/2015
MS-64NGCScotsman575.0010/16/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,820.0009/20/2015
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers2,585.0008/12/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,760.0006/07/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,170.0005/12/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions999.9204/26/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2502/01/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions587.5001/07/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/07/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,468.7501/07/2015
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,281.0010/26/2014
MS-65NGCGreat Collections1,431.7807/27/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,305.4306/04/2014
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,880.0005/22/2014
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,050.0002/13/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions397.0012/05/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,056.0011/15/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0001/09/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,174.0001/09/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions427.0011/29/2012
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions499.0011/29/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,468.7511/16/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions427.0010/18/2012
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,175.0006/29/2012
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0005/30/2012
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,610.0008/13/2011
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions299.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0006/01/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions633.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0001/05/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/05/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,038.0001/05/2011
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0012/02/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions633.0008/11/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0008/11/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions348.0004/28/2010
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0002/03/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0010/22/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0007/01/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0004/01/2009
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena1,495.0011/01/2008
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions253.0009/01/2008
MS-64PCGSStack's1,495.0008/21/2008
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC782.0005/27/2008
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries690.0001/05/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0012/04/2007
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers604.0009/25/2007
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena604.0008/04/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,645.0007/12/2007
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,265.0006/28/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0003/20/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0001/09/2007
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena5,578.0011/09/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions403.0010/24/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions3,738.0006/01/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions431.0003/06/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/27/2005
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC273.0006/27/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0005/04/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0011/04/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions500.0006/03/2004
MS-65PCGSStack's/ANR850.0006/01/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions498.0003/10/2004
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions236.0009/22/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0007/26/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0006/11/2003
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0006/11/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,290.0005/01/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0002/01/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions346.0009/29/2002
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions247.0009/29/2002
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0007/02/2002
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,335.0006/02/2002
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers311.0002/18/2002
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers345.0002/18/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions311.0010/06/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0010/03/2001
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0008/15/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0006/02/2001
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0005/03/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0005/01/2001
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers368.0002/16/2001
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,380.0008/09/2000
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries1,093.0003/02/2000
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions265.0001/08/2000
MS-64PCGSDavid Akers880.0010/01/1997
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,210.0005/20/1996
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,650.0005/01/1995
MS-65NONEStack's5,500.0010/01/1992
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,540.0010/01/1987
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl2.1006/01/1941