As of May, 2024, a 1862 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 $6,168.75 in the 02/10/2016 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 15.90 millimeters
Weight: 1.24 grams
Mintage: 550
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

1862 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-676,500.00
MS-66+3,000.00
MS-661,750.00
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 State400.008,500.002,067.86

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 1862 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1862 Half Dime (Regular Strike)30.00250.00275.0015,000.00
1862 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.

1862 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

$4.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,610.00

Highest Sale Price
$724.50

Average Sale Price
$720.00

Most Recent Sale Price
33

Number of Sales
$23,908.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+3,642.506,168.754,905.63
MS-672,232.506,038.004,666.84
MS-66+1,560.001,586.001,573.00
MS-66994.003,105.001,800.56
MS-65810.004,840.001,629.67
MS-644.001,610.00724.50
MS-632.10625.00425.83
MS-62265.00460.00358.50
MS-61360.00633.00454.00
MS-60184.00441.00294.25
AU-55196.00196.00196.00
PO-1253.00253.00253.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1862 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 $6,168.75.

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 1862 Half Dime (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1862 Half Dime (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 65.96% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 10.64% / 5.67% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1862 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-63PCGSStack's Bowers504.0008/24/2023
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers810.0009/21/2022
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC625.0008/07/2022
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,425.0003/20/2022
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0002/09/2022
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers432.0002/03/2022
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,640.0012/16/2021
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0011/10/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers720.0008/25/2021
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC775.0006/20/2021
MS-61PCGSDavid Lawrence RC375.0006/13/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0012/09/2020
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,232.5012/03/2020
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers360.0011/18/2020
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC460.0006/07/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0011/20/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers552.0005/29/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0005/01/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC775.0003/10/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions900.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0010/17/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0009/07/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0009/07/2017
MS-66NGCBonham's994.0009/05/2017
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers617.0002/13/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,233.7506/08/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0005/24/2016
MS-67+PCGSStack's Bowers6,168.7502/10/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions940.0001/06/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0010/29/2015
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions540.5009/20/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions959.9808/16/2015
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,410.0007/20/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5005/10/2015
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions3,642.5004/26/2015
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,292.5003/27/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers540.5002/06/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5001/07/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0010/08/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5006/04/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,993.7502/03/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5001/08/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0011/15/2013
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions441.0011/01/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,375.0004/24/2013
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,586.0004/24/2013
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers734.0004/16/2013
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers414.0004/16/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,939.0003/21/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0001/09/2013
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,293.0001/09/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions646.0012/24/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,293.0012/10/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions588.0011/29/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0009/06/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,293.0008/02/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,163.0007/12/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/18/2012
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,150.0003/22/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,038.0001/03/2012
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,495.0012/05/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0011/08/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions417.0011/08/2011
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers431.0008/15/2011
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers633.0006/14/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0004/27/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions389.0002/03/2011
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena1,553.0001/03/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions431.0010/27/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0009/22/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions661.0004/28/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions253.0004/28/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0004/28/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions403.0003/24/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/06/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0001/06/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0012/03/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0010/22/2009
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers460.0009/08/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,277.0003/01/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0002/01/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions374.0009/01/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0006/26/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions431.0005/28/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/28/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0004/01/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0002/20/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0002/13/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0011/06/2007
MS-66NGCStack's1,955.0010/11/2007
MS-64PCGSStack's690.0008/05/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions374.0006/05/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions526.0004/09/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0004/09/2007
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers863.0002/13/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,277.0001/01/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/01/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions322.0010/24/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0006/01/2006
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries1,955.0005/28/2006
MS-67PCGSSuperior Galleries4,715.0005/28/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions460.0003/06/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions347.0002/13/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0002/09/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0012/19/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0007/27/2005
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC535.0006/27/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0006/02/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0003/24/2005
MS-65NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,150.0003/08/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0001/17/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0006/03/2004
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,610.0006/02/2004
MS-60PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers299.0001/28/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0001/07/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,715.0003/20/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0001/15/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,830.0009/01/2002
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers748.0002/18/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions265.0010/06/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions357.0008/04/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions472.0006/02/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions330.0005/09/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,236.0008/05/2000
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries1,150.0006/05/2000
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0006/01/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions489.0002/12/2000
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,105.0002/01/2000
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena2,300.0003/18/1999
MS-65PCGSDavid Akers1,265.0010/01/1997
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena1,760.0005/20/1996
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena2,420.0011/13/1995
MS-65NONEStack's4,840.0010/01/1992
MS-65NGCRARCOA4,180.0008/10/1990
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena3,300.0010/01/1987
MS-63NONEB. Max Mehl2.1006/01/1941
MS-64NONENumismatic Gallery4.0005/01/1941