As of May, 2024, a 1869-S Half Dime in circulated condition is worth between $30.00 and $550.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $600.00 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 $10,350.00 in the 01/03/2012 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: 230,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

1869-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+12,500.00
MS-668,500.00
MS-65+6,000.00
MS-655,000.00
MS-64+3,000.00
MS-642,500.00
MS-63+1,750.00
MS-631,500.00
MS-62+1,000.00
MS-62800.00
MS-61700.00
MS-60600.00
AU-58+550.00
AU-58500.00
AU-55+450.00
AU-55400.00
AU-53+375.00
AU-53350.00
AU-50+325.00
AU-50300.00
XF-45+250.00
XF-45225.00
XF-40175.00
VF-35150.00
VF-30125.00
VF-25110.00
VF-20100.00
F-1565.00
F-1260.00
VG-1055.00
VG-850.00
G-645.00
G-440.00
AG-335.00
FR-230.00

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 State600.0012,500.003,654.17
About Uncirculated300.00550.00406.25
Extremely Fine175.00250.00216.67
Fine and Very Fine60.00150.00101.67
Good and Very Good40.0055.0047.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good30.0035.0032.50

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 1869 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1869 Half Dime (Regular Strike)40.00350.00400.0020,000.00
1869 Half Dime (Proof)300.00350.00400.007,500.00
1869 Half Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A700.0025,000.00
1869 Half Dime, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,250.0035,000.00

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.

1869-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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$920.00
Lowest Sale Price
$2,750.00
Highest Sale Price
$1,678.88
Average Sale Price
$2,040.00
Most Recent Sale Price
13
Number of Sales
$21,825.50
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-674,465.004,888.004,676.50
MS-66+10,200.0010,200.0010,200.00
MS-663,450.0010,350.005,834.69
MS-65+2,530.003,290.002,910.00
MS-64+1,527.501,527.501,527.50
MS-64920.002,750.001,678.88
MS-63529.001,495.00851.30
MS-62299.00770.00490.08
MS-61173.00408.00328.90
MS-60232.00276.00254.00
AU-58184.00461.00286.79
AU-553.00330.00197.34
AU-53144.00322.00193.63
AU-5057.00207.00102.13
XF-4552.00186.00131.73
XF-403.25216.0098.08
VG-10489.00489.00489.00
VG-830.0030.0030.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1869-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 $10,350.00.

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 1869-S Half Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1869-S Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 66.67% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Goldberg Auctioneers with 8.60% / 4.30% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1869-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-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions10,200.0005/07/2023
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC216.0012/25/2022
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0008/10/2022
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC600.0002/20/2022
VG-8ICGDavid Lawrence RC30.0012/26/2021
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions157.2010/04/2021
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions408.0009/22/2021
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions384.0005/29/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,260.0005/29/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions720.0006/17/2020
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0007/25/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0006/17/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5001/04/2017
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions293.7512/27/2016
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers399.5011/02/2016
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers305.5011/02/2016
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,343.7509/29/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,290.0010/28/2015
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,050.0010/15/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,465.0005/12/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5004/26/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0004/19/2015
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,287.0002/19/2015
AU-53PCGSGreat Collections176.0012/07/2014
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5010/08/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5003/20/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions964.0006/03/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions223.0004/24/2013
AU-53PCGSGreat Collections160.0003/17/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions441.0011/29/2012
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions165.0011/29/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions529.0011/29/2012
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0010/18/2012
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers5,750.0008/04/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10,350.0001/03/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0012/08/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions949.0011/21/2011
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0011/08/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0010/13/2011
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0009/26/2011
AU-53PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers144.0009/06/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions79.0003/07/2011
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions232.0002/03/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions362.0010/27/2010
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena2,530.0006/17/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0004/28/2010
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC598.0010/01/2009
MS-61DGSDavid Lawrence RC173.0009/28/2009
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0007/15/2009
MS-64PCGSStack's1,800.0007/01/2009
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC431.0006/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0010/22/2008
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions863.0007/30/2008
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions230.0007/02/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0002/20/2008
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0002/20/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0011/14/2007
MS-64PCGSStack's1,900.0011/13/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0003/19/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0001/15/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0008/13/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions461.0007/07/2006
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC374.0005/08/2006
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,530.0003/14/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0002/09/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions86.0001/30/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0001/09/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions920.0012/04/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0011/16/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0011/02/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0009/26/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0009/26/2005
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0009/01/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0009/01/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions546.0005/09/2005
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0005/04/2005
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,208.0003/08/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC604.0003/06/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0005/05/2004
MS-67NGCSuperior Galleries4,888.0001/06/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions107.0003/03/2003
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,185.0006/02/2002
AU-55NONEGoldberg Auctioneers115.0002/18/2002
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions52.0011/23/2000
MS-62PCGSR.M. Smythe770.0011/01/2000
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0008/06/2000
AU-58NONEGoldberg Auctioneers242.0002/06/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,910.0001/06/1999
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena2,750.0005/30/1997
AU-55NONEBowers & Merena330.0005/20/1996
AU-55NONEB. Max Mehl3.0006/01/1941
XF-40NONENumismatic Gallery3.2505/01/1941

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Last Updated on May 15, 2024 at 01:30 AM

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