As of May, 2024, a 1871 Half Dime in circulated condition is worth between $150.00 and $350.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $400.00 and $7,500.00, 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 $25,300.00 in the 01/01/2007 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: 960
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

1871 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+7,500.00
MS-675,000.00
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
AU-58+350.00
AU-58300.00
AU-55+275.00
AU-55250.00
AU-53+225.00
AU-53200.00
AU-50+175.00
AU-50150.00

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 State400.007,500.001,889.29
About Uncirculated150.00350.00240.63

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 1871 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1871 Half Dime (Regular Strike)30.00250.00275.0022,500.00
1871-S Half Dime (Regular Strike)25.00400.00440.005,000.00
1871 Half Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A700.0025,000.00
1871 Half Dime, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,250.0022,500.00

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.

1871 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

$1.40

Lowest Sale Price
$2,760.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,229.34

Average Sale Price
$960.00

Most Recent Sale Price
28

Number of Sales
$34,421.65

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6925,300.0025,300.0025,300.00
MS-687,200.007,200.007,200.00
MS-673,508.005,288.004,220.36
MS-66840.002,860.001,828.60
MS-651.402,760.001,229.34
MS-64+630.003,000.001,436.25
MS-644.001,375.00661.56
MS-63310.00805.00431.49
MS-62253.00411.25341.19
MS-61230.00345.00303.67
AU-501,100.001,100.001,100.00
PO-1460.00460.00460.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1871 Half Dime (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-69. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-69 having the highest max price $25,300.00.

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 1871 Half Dime (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1871 Half Dime (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 64.12% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 10.69% / 5.34% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1871 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-64+PCGSStack's Bowers3,000.0008/24/2023
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers336.0003/29/2023
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions7,200.0012/18/2022
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions7,200.0008/28/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions960.0006/08/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions468.0006/06/2022
MS-64+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,233.7510/28/2021
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers360.0008/25/2021
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions630.0001/06/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0010/18/2020
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,347.5010/08/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0010/07/2020
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0008/19/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,100.4003/25/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions780.0001/12/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions600.0005/01/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0011/11/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0011/11/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0010/14/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions340.8007/18/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,840.0007/15/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0006/17/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0004/29/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions660.0002/13/2018
MS-64ANACSBonham's409.0009/05/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,116.2508/01/2017
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers881.2506/21/2017
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers376.0003/29/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions940.0006/08/2016
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC350.0004/24/2016
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,116.2503/30/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions940.0001/06/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC600.0007/19/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,351.2504/05/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers616.8803/27/2015
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,468.7503/06/2015
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers646.2501/27/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5001/07/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.2510/27/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions646.2507/10/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions411.2504/28/2014
MS-63NGCGreat Collections550.0004/13/2014
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,400.0003/16/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,127.7801/08/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions397.0011/01/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,288.0008/08/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,117.0004/24/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0003/21/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions764.0002/25/2013
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers384.0002/22/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,174.0002/22/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,124.0011/29/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions259.0011/29/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions646.0010/18/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0004/18/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,265.0011/15/2011
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,495.0008/15/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0008/11/2011
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,840.0007/04/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0003/17/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/05/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,268.0009/22/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0004/28/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions460.0004/28/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0003/24/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0010/26/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions253.0007/08/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions253.0005/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/01/2009
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC644.0010/27/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions374.0006/26/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0005/12/2008
MS-65PCGSStack's1,840.0002/26/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,588.0001/09/2008
MS-61ICGHeritage Auctions345.0001/09/2008
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,070.0009/25/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions518.0008/15/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/12/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0004/09/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,898.0002/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0001/09/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions25,300.0001/01/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0004/26/2006
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,760.0002/07/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions403.0001/24/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0012/13/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0009/01/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0009/01/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0008/14/2005
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC420.0006/27/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0006/02/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,208.0003/06/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,508.0002/23/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions299.0001/17/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0010/13/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0009/09/2004
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers368.0009/07/2004
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,725.0005/04/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions389.0004/28/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0003/25/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0001/12/2004
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries1,840.0001/06/2004
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions230.0011/07/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions345.0009/01/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0005/05/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0005/01/2003
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers805.0002/18/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions437.0001/13/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions978.0001/13/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions310.0010/31/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,064.0008/08/2001
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena506.0003/15/2001
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries863.0003/08/2001
MS-65NONEHeritage Auctions506.0011/16/2000
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena2,300.0008/09/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions414.0008/05/2000
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries1,380.0006/05/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,783.0005/04/2000
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0003/02/2000
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries2,530.0005/01/1999
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries1,323.0002/08/1999
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries1,815.0009/07/1997
MS-65NONEHeritage Auctions1,430.0008/14/1996
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena2,860.0005/20/1996
AU-50NONEStack's1,100.0010/10/1995
MS-64NONEStack's1,375.0010/01/1992
MS-65NONERARCOA1,265.0008/10/1990
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,155.0010/01/1987
MS-65NONEB. Max Mehl1.4006/01/1941
MS-64NONENumismatic Gallery4.0005/01/1941