As of May, 2024, a 1864-S Half Dime in circulated condition is worth between $100.00 and $1,150.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,250.00 and $12,500.00, 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 $11,100.00 in the 08/20/2023 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

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

1864-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-6612,500.00
MS-65+6,750.00
MS-655,250.00
MS-64+4,250.00
MS-643,650.00
MS-63+2,600.00
MS-632,100.00
MS-62+1,750.00
MS-621,500.00
MS-611,400.00
MS-601,250.00
AU-58+1,150.00
AU-581,100.00
AU-55+1,050.00
AU-551,000.00
AU-53+975.00
AU-53950.00
AU-50+925.00
AU-50900.00
XF-45+850.00
XF-45800.00
XF-40700.00
VF-35550.00
VF-30500.00
VF-25450.00
VF-20400.00
F-15350.00
F-12300.00
VG-10250.00
VG-8225.00
G-6200.00
G-4150.00
AG-3125.00
FR-2110.00
PO-1100.00

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 State1,250.0012,500.003,909.09
About Uncirculated900.001,150.001,006.25
Extremely Fine700.00850.00783.33
Fine and Very Fine300.00550.00425.00
Good and Very Good150.00250.00206.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good100.00125.00111.67

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 1864 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1864 Half Dime (Proof)300.00350.00400.0012,500.00
1864 Half Dime (Regular Strike)250.001,650.001,700.008,250.00
1864 Half Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A700.0025,000.00
1864 Half Dime, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A7,500.0012,500.00

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.

1864-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

$1,840.00

Lowest Sale Price
$6,000.00

Highest Sale Price
$3,326.25

Average Sale Price
$3,850.00

Most Recent Sale Price
16

Number of Sales
$53,220.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-673,968.007,931.255,716.42
MS-664,025.0011,100.007,344.50
MS-65+1,840.006,000.003,326.25
MS-64+3,720.003,720.003,720.00
MS-641,560.003,220.002,157.17
MS-63633.002,040.001,320.86
MS-62700.001,035.00855.86
MS-61546.001,527.50873.30
MS-60550.001,870.001,190.00
AU-58558.001,035.00720.83
AU-55362.001,586.25729.75
AU-53440.63810.00658.48
AU-50152.75633.00358.80
XF-45165.00810.00393.30
XF-407.50440.63235.46
VF-35161.00259.20221.07
VF-3074.00219.00143.67
VF-25176.00259.00217.50
VF-2072.00188.00128.43
F-152.75264.00133.38
F-1282.0082.0082.00
VG-863.00159.00109.25

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1864-S Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VG-8 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $11,100.00.

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 1864-S Half Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1864-S Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 70.29% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Goldberg Auctioneers with 7.25% / 3.62% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1864-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-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11,100.0008/20/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions216.0006/21/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions432.0003/29/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions252.0002/08/2023
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC810.0001/15/2023
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0004/28/2022
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions159.0003/23/2022
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0002/23/2022
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers720.0008/25/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0005/29/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers10,200.0008/11/2020
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,462.5007/16/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0002/26/2020
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,850.0012/29/2019
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC875.0012/22/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0011/06/2019
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions3,720.0009/08/2019
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions480.0003/13/2019
AU-50NGCDavid Lawrence RC475.0002/10/2019
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions720.0001/14/2019
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers408.0010/30/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0006/17/2018
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0003/27/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,702.5012/14/2017
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions259.2010/24/2017
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0002/21/2017
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers2,820.0011/02/2016
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions294.9303/01/2016
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions793.1301/06/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0010/28/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,935.0010/28/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0004/26/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions734.3804/26/2015
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions258.5003/31/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5002/15/2015
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0011/09/2014
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions105.7511/02/2014
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions440.6310/08/2014
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2510/08/2014
VF-35NGCDavid Lawrence RC243.0010/05/2014
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions152.7509/15/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,997.5008/05/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions440.6307/10/2014
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions7,931.2506/23/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0002/27/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,586.2501/08/2014
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5001/08/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0011/01/2013
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0010/28/2013
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions176.0010/21/2013
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions259.0009/25/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0007/11/2013
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections96.0006/30/2013
AU-50PCGSGreat Collections490.0006/09/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions558.0004/24/2013
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions411.0011/29/2012
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions823.0011/29/2012
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions633.0005/30/2012
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0003/08/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0001/03/2012
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0010/17/2011
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0009/12/2011
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions546.0008/11/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions299.0007/07/2011
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions805.0002/03/2011
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0008/23/2010
AU-50DGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0005/24/2010
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0004/28/2010
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0009/11/2009
AU-50PCIDavid Lawrence RC299.0003/26/2009
MS-64PCGSStack's1,783.0001/01/2009
MS-61ICGHeritage Auctions546.0007/30/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions346.0007/30/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0005/28/2008
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/13/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0012/10/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0011/29/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0009/10/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0008/15/2007
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers3,220.0002/13/2007
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0001/15/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0012/25/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0009/13/2006
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0009/06/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0008/28/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0007/07/2006
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,393.0003/27/2006
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC380.0003/13/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions978.0003/02/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0002/09/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions575.0001/24/2006
MS-61PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities750.0001/03/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0012/19/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0011/07/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,645.0011/02/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0009/26/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0009/01/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions368.0009/01/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions748.0009/01/2005
MS-62PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities700.0007/25/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0005/04/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,128.0003/06/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,473.0002/23/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0002/09/2005
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0001/17/2005
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena3,450.0010/29/2004
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0009/13/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,221.0008/18/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions82.0006/16/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,473.0001/31/2004
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries4,140.0005/27/2003
MS-65+NONEGoldberg Auctioneers4,140.0002/24/2003
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0001/08/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,335.0011/21/2002
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,035.0006/02/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions978.0004/01/2002
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers719.0002/18/2002
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries3,910.0001/09/2002
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions5,250.0010/31/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions362.0010/03/2001
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions3,968.0002/01/2001
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions633.0011/16/2000
MS-64PCGSR.M. Smythe2,310.0011/01/2000
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0008/06/2000
VG-8NONEGoldberg Auctioneers63.0002/06/2000
MS-60NONEStack's1,150.0005/04/1999
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries2,310.0002/01/1998
MS-63PCGSDavid Akers1,650.0010/01/1997
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0007/30/1997
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries1,870.0002/01/1997
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena550.0005/20/1996
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries1,760.0010/03/1995
VF-20NONEBowers & Merena72.0010/01/1987
XF-45NONEBowers & Merena165.0010/01/1987
MS-65+NONEBowers & Ruddy6,000.0011/01/1979
F-15NONEB. Max Mehl2.7506/01/1941
XF-40NONENumismatic Gallery7.5005/01/1941