As of May, 2024, a 1865-S Half Dime in circulated condition is worth between $40.00 and $1,350.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,500.00 and $40,000.00, 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 $30,550.00 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: 120,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

1865-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-66+40,000.00
MS-6625,000.00
MS-65+12,500.00
MS-6510,000.00
MS-64+6,000.00
MS-644,500.00
MS-63+3,500.00
MS-633,000.00
MS-62+2,250.00
MS-622,000.00
MS-611,750.00
MS-601,500.00
AU-58+1,350.00
AU-581,250.00
AU-55+1,150.00
AU-551,100.00
AU-53+950.00
AU-53900.00
AU-50+850.00
AU-50800.00
XF-45+650.00
XF-45600.00
XF-40500.00
VF-35400.00
VF-30350.00
VF-25300.00
VF-20250.00
F-15200.00
F-12175.00
VG-10150.00
VG-8125.00
G-6100.00
G-485.00
AG-365.00
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 State1,500.0040,000.009,333.33
About Uncirculated800.001,350.001,043.75
Extremely Fine500.00650.00583.33
Fine and Very Fine175.00400.00279.17
Good and Very Good85.00150.00115.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good40.0065.0051.67

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 1865 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1865 Half Dime (Regular Strike)300.001,750.001,800.0015,000.00
1865 Half Dime (Proof)250.00350.00400.008,000.00
1865 Half Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A800.0012,500.00
1865 Half Dime, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,250.008,500.00

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.

1865-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

$330.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,280.00

Highest Sale Price
$894.01

Average Sale Price
$990.00

Most Recent Sale Price
13

Number of Sales
$11,622.13

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66+30,550.0030,550.0030,550.00
MS-6616,450.0016,450.0016,450.00
MS-65+3,795.0014,400.007,428.75
MS-642,875.004,313.003,594.00
MS-631,495.002,300.002,009.57
MS-62529.002,070.001,239.71
MS-61690.003,360.001,449.25
MS-60610.802,530.00981.60
AU-58330.002,280.00894.01
AU-55518.00881.25626.64
AU-53441.00575.00517.60
AU-50184.00576.00400.25
XF-4583.00408.00246.41
XF-4099.00456.00239.44
VF-25150.00253.00201.50
VF-2050.00180.0097.25
F-1580.00138.00109.00
F-1247.0047.0047.00
VG-102.102.102.10
VG-829.0029.0029.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1865-S Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VG-8 to MS-66+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66+ having the highest max price $30,550.00.

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 1865-S Half Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1865-S Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 70.19% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Goldberg Auctioneers with 5.77% / 4.81% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1865-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
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions990.0010/02/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions14,400.0008/20/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,280.0007/23/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions312.0002/08/2023
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0002/01/2023
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers576.0002/01/2023
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions139.0002/01/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions228.0007/06/2022
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0010/27/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0010/04/2021
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers750.0008/25/2021
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions600.0006/02/2021
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions3,360.0005/29/2021
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions610.8005/29/2021
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions900.0005/29/2021
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions720.0005/29/2021
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions456.0005/19/2021
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions30,550.0007/16/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0002/05/2020
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0012/07/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0011/06/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0010/09/2019
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0009/25/2019
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions780.0009/08/2019
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,140.0001/14/2019
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions504.0001/14/2019
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions99.0012/26/2018
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers504.0008/22/2018
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions264.0006/27/2018
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers80.0006/21/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5010/31/2016
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC180.0005/01/2016
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions881.2501/06/2016
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions235.0004/26/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7504/26/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2502/01/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions6,462.5010/27/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16,450.0010/27/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,406.2510/27/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions381.8810/08/2014
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions146.8809/15/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0006/04/2014
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions940.0002/27/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions734.3802/03/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions646.0004/24/2013
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0011/29/2012
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions441.0008/02/2012
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions50.0002/13/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions920.0002/02/2012
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0010/17/2011
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0009/12/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers4,313.0008/15/2011
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0008/11/2011
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions253.0005/30/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/03/2011
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0009/11/2009
AU-55NGCDavid Lawrence RC518.0002/05/2009
AU-55NGCBowers & Merena518.0011/01/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0007/30/2008
MS-62PCGSStack's2,070.0007/27/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions575.0005/28/2008
XF-45NONEGoldberg Auctioneers368.0005/27/2008
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions690.0004/23/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0002/20/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0002/13/2008
AU-55NGCStack's661.2510/16/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0008/20/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,875.0008/08/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0004/02/2007
MS-60PCGSStack's1,150.0003/01/2007
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions564.0002/01/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0001/15/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/01/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0007/07/2006
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions575.0002/09/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions748.0001/24/2006
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0001/22/2006
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0001/01/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0011/02/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions978.0009/01/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0009/01/2005
AU-50PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities525.0003/08/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,840.0003/06/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0002/09/2005
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena1,495.0007/01/2004
MS-60NONEStack's/ANR2,530.0006/23/2004
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0006/16/2004
MS-65+NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,795.0003/09/2004
MS-63PCGSStack's2,300.0010/16/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0002/01/2003
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,782.0006/02/2002
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0006/01/2002
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions690.0006/01/2002
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers403.0002/18/2002
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena529.0003/15/2001
MS-60PCGSR.M. Smythe770.0011/01/2000
MS-60NONEStack's661.0010/17/2000
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,466.0008/06/2000
XF-45NONEGoldberg Auctioneers196.0002/06/2000
AU-58NONEBowers & Merena605.0005/20/1996
MS-65+NGCRARCOA8,250.0008/10/1990
AU-58NONEBowers & Merena330.0010/01/1987
XF-45NONEBowers & Merena83.0010/01/1987
VG-10NONEB. Max Mehl2.1006/01/1941