As of May, 2024, a 1863-S Half Dime in circulated condition is worth between $40.00 and $950.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,000.00 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 $23,500.00 in the 07/16/2020 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: 100,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

1863-S 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-67+30,000.00
MS-6723,500.00
MS-66+10,000.00
MS-666,750.00
MS-65+5,750.00
MS-655,250.00
MS-64+2,500.00
MS-642,000.00
MS-63+1,750.00
MS-631,500.00
MS-62+1,350.00
MS-621,250.00
MS-611,100.00
MS-601,000.00
AU-58+950.00
AU-58900.00
AU-55+825.00
AU-55775.00
AU-53+700.00
AU-53650.00
AU-50+600.00
AU-50550.00
XF-45+500.00
XF-45450.00
XF-40400.00
VF-35350.00
VF-30300.00
VF-25250.00
VF-20225.00
F-15200.00
F-12175.00
VG-10150.00
VG-8125.00
G-6100.00
G-475.00
AG-360.00
FR-250.00
PO-140.00

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 State1,000.0030,000.006,692.86
About Uncirculated550.00950.00743.75
Extremely Fine400.00500.00450.00
Fine and Very Fine175.00350.00250.00
Good and Very Good75.00150.00112.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good40.0060.0050.00

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 1863 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1863 Half Dime (Proof)200.00350.00400.007,250.00
1863 Half Dime (Regular Strike)150.00950.001,000.0025,000.00
1863 Half Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A700.008,000.00

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.

1863-S 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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$144.00

Lowest Sale Price
$468.00

Highest Sale Price
$287.60

Average Sale Price
$468.00

Most Recent Sale Price
23

Number of Sales
$6,614.75

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+23,500.0023,500.0023,500.00
MS-6710,063.0018,800.0014,431.50
MS-662,933.005,405.004,266.20
MS-65+2,585.007,638.003,721.22
MS-641,093.002,310.001,675.64
MS-63661.001,410.00963.89
MS-62600.001,080.00781.47
MS-60646.252,300.001,238.00
AU-58322.00763.75645.85
AU-55253.00576.00394.92
AU-53161.00499.38383.59
AU-50144.00468.00287.60
XF-45102.00399.50255.63
XF-4094.00216.00152.68
VF-3570.50204.00137.25
VF-3054.00104.0079.00
VF-2599.8899.8899.88
VF-2053.00159.00112.25
F-122.4039.0014.72
VG-1040.0040.0040.00
VG-870.0070.0070.00
PO-140.0092.0066.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1863-S Half Dime (Regular Strike) 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 $23,500.00.

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 1863-S Half Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1863-S Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 68.92% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 10.14% / 5.41% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1863-S 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-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0008/20/2023
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions204.0005/10/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0004/24/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0004/10/2023
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions420.0003/29/2023
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions690.0001/11/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0012/18/2022
AU-53NGCStack's Bowers432.0011/09/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers2,280.0008/31/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions134.0007/06/2022
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers1,320.0004/13/2022
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions690.0003/14/2022
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0011/03/2021
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions468.0010/04/2021
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions528.0009/22/2021
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers576.0008/25/2021
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers480.0008/25/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions870.0005/29/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0001/24/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0001/06/2021
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0008/19/2020
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers3,120.0008/11/2020
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions23,500.0007/16/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0001/22/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0011/06/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions228.0009/04/2019
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers264.0008/28/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions600.0001/14/2019
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers216.0008/22/2018
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions156.0006/27/2018
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers552.0006/21/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0006/17/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0003/29/2018
MS-63PCGSKagin's1,050.0003/08/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,500.0001/03/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0001/03/2018
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC675.0011/27/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0011/02/2017
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2508/02/2017
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions293.7503/28/2017
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers305.5011/02/2016
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers646.2511/02/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0010/31/2016
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC400.0007/25/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2506/08/2016
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0005/24/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0003/03/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions763.7501/31/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0010/28/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,935.0010/28/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0010/28/2015
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions152.7506/14/2015
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7506/07/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions18,800.0005/12/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0004/26/2015
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions282.0004/26/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5003/31/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0002/01/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5010/08/2014
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0009/15/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5007/07/2014
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers70.5003/18/2014
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions367.7802/27/2014
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions499.3802/03/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5001/08/2014
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers99.8812/31/2013
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions235.0012/05/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions214.0009/30/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,638.0008/08/2013
VG-8PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0006/30/2013
AU-50PCGSGreat Collections326.0006/09/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,102.0002/22/2013
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0001/09/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions176.0011/29/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0011/29/2012
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions223.0010/18/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions353.0008/02/2012
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0005/30/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0004/18/2012
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0002/13/2012
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions53.0002/13/2012
AU-53PCGSGreat Collections325.0001/29/2012
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions276.0001/03/2012
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0012/08/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0010/13/2011
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0009/12/2011
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers3,019.0008/15/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions288.0007/07/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,169.0002/03/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/05/2011
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/05/2011
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC719.0012/09/2010
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions253.0007/08/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions891.0012/03/2009
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,279.0009/21/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions863.0009/01/2008
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions253.0007/30/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0007/23/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0005/28/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions184.0002/25/2008
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0002/20/2008
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0012/24/2007
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC920.0011/15/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,955.0006/07/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0005/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0005/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena2,933.0003/01/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0002/20/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0002/01/2007
MS-60NONECoin Galleries1,208.0002/01/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0001/22/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0009/18/2006
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries2,070.0009/10/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions150.0008/22/2006
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena2,760.0007/13/2006
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,725.0007/13/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions39.0006/14/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0006/01/2006
MS-60NONEStack's2,300.0003/01/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0002/13/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions805.0001/24/2006
MS-60PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities750.0001/03/2006
MS-67NGCSuperior Galleries10,063.0001/02/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0012/13/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0009/01/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0006/02/2005
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions389.0005/01/2005
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC920.0003/06/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0012/08/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0009/13/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,105.0011/07/2003
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0008/13/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions102.0003/03/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,933.0002/01/2003
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers109.0002/18/2002
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries661.0003/08/2001
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions690.0002/24/2001
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0008/06/2000
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers40.0002/06/2000
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers92.0002/06/2000
MS-60NONEStack's1,760.0003/01/1998
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena825.0005/20/1996
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries2,310.0010/03/1995
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,100.0005/01/1995
XF-45NONEBowers & Merena154.0010/01/1987
F-12NONEB. Max Mehl2.4006/01/1941
F-12NONENumismatic Gallery2.7505/01/1941