As of May, 2024, a 1872-S Half Dime Mintmark Above Bow in circulated condition is worth between $25.00 and $250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $275.00 and $5,500.00, 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 $6,900.00 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: 837,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

1872-S Half Dime Mintmark Above Bow (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+5,500.00
MS-674,250.00
MS-66+2,750.00
MS-661,750.00
MS-65+1,250.00
MS-651,000.00
MS-64+850.00
MS-64650.00
MS-63+500.00
MS-63400.00
MS-62+360.00
MS-62325.00
MS-61300.00
MS-60275.00
AU-58+250.00
AU-58225.00
AU-55+210.00
AU-55190.00
AU-53+180.00
AU-53170.00
AU-50+160.00
AU-50150.00
XF-45+135.00
XF-45125.00
XF-40100.00
VF-3585.00
VF-3080.00
VF-2575.00
VF-2070.00
F-1565.00
F-1260.00
VG-1055.00
VG-850.00
G-645.00
G-440.00
AG-335.00
FR-230.00
PO-125.00

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 State275.005,500.001,440.00
About Uncirculated150.00250.00191.88
Extremely Fine100.00135.00120.00
Fine and Very Fine60.0085.0072.50
Good and Very Good40.0055.0047.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good25.0035.0030.00

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 1872 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1872 Half Dime (Regular Strike)30.00250.00275.009,750.00
1872-S Half Dime Mintmark Below Bow (Regular Strike)30.00250.00275.0022,000.00
1872 Half Dime (Proof)250.00350.00400.007,500.00
1872 Half Dime DDO FS-101 (004) (Regular Strike)40.00475.00650.003,750.00
1872 Half Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A700.0012,500.00
1872 Half Dime, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,250.0035,000.00

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.

1872-S Half Dime Mintmark Above Bow (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
$440.63
Lowest Sale Price
$2,013.00
Highest Sale Price
$738.96
Average Sale Price
$456.00
Most Recent Sale Price
43
Number of Sales
$31,775.44
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+3,525.006,900.004,698.96
MS-671,852.003,055.002,310.68
MS-66+763.75763.75763.75
MS-66528.001,980.001,138.78
MS-65+440.632,013.00738.96
MS-65863.00863.00863.00
MS-64219.00999.00404.16
MS-633.001,430.00274.76
MS-62138.00605.00222.96
MS-61138.00138.00138.00
MS-6094.001,380.00737.00
AU-5869.00199.75130.38
AU-5557.00264.00126.78
AU-5369.00168.00102.00
AU-5039.00100.0065.88
XF-45125.00125.00125.00
XF-401.601.601.60

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1872-S Half Dime Mintmark Above Bow (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from XF-40 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67+ having the highest max price $6,900.00.

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 1872-S Half Dime Mintmark Above Bow (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1872-S Half Dime Mintmark Above Bow (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 64.68% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 14.89% / 6.38% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1872-S Half Dime Mintmark Above Bow (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-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0008/20/2023
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions216.0007/26/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0007/26/2023
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers456.0006/28/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions252.0005/17/2023
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions504.0005/10/2023
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC755.1304/30/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions318.0004/24/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0004/24/2023
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers840.0004/12/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions264.0002/01/2023
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC125.0001/08/2023
AU-50ANACSStack's Bowers100.0009/21/2022
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions552.0006/06/2022
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions288.0005/11/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0005/04/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0004/28/2022
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0004/20/2022
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions124.0004/06/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions312.0003/14/2022
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers180.0010/27/2021
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions156.0009/08/2021
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers264.0008/25/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0006/23/2021
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers156.0005/25/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0005/05/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers870.0003/31/2021
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers216.0010/14/2020
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,525.0010/08/2020
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC825.0008/30/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers720.0007/29/2020
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers576.0006/23/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0003/15/2020
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0002/05/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0011/06/2019
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions117.6009/11/2019
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions109.0009/04/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0007/10/2019
AU-58ANACSStack's Bowers115.0005/29/2019
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers204.0003/05/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers312.0002/20/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0001/23/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0012/12/2018
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC145.0012/09/2018
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers192.0011/20/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0008/19/2018
MS-62ANACSStack's Bowers156.0007/25/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions378.0006/20/2018
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions138.0006/20/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0005/16/2018
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers528.0003/21/2018
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions144.0001/09/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0001/02/2018
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers168.0011/08/2017
MS-62ANACSStack's Bowers156.0011/08/2017
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers188.0006/21/2017
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers999.0006/05/2017
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions440.6302/16/2017
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions114.0001/24/2017
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers376.0012/07/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions94.0009/30/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2508/10/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions117.5005/03/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions123.3804/26/2016
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers2,115.0003/30/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5003/29/2016
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC170.0001/17/2016
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,300.0001/10/2016
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers587.5011/05/2015
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers80.0011/05/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions352.5010/28/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions540.5007/12/2015
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC275.0007/12/2015
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions763.7507/12/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2506/07/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7505/31/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions189.1805/31/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,467.5005/12/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7504/26/2015
MS-67+NGCStack's Bowers3,671.8802/06/2015
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers517.0002/06/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions528.7502/01/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,938.7501/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5001/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5010/08/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7507/10/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions76.0006/02/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0004/23/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions646.2504/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers616.8803/27/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers632.1503/25/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions587.5003/21/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5003/20/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers632.1503/11/2014
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers587.5003/11/2014
MS-63NGCGreat Collections209.0002/23/2014
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers376.0001/21/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions456.0011/15/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0011/01/2013
AU-50ANACSGreat Collections46.0009/15/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0008/19/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,028.0008/08/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions264.0007/29/2013
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers558.1307/27/2013
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections103.0006/09/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0004/29/2013
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers1,998.0004/16/2013
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers650.0002/22/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions881.0001/09/2013
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections193.0001/06/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0011/29/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions411.0010/18/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0010/18/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0008/02/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions201.0011/08/2011
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers575.0008/15/2011
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers2,530.0008/15/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions575.0008/11/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions219.0008/11/2011
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,323.0008/01/2011
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions489.0007/07/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions805.0001/05/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions604.0009/22/2010
MS-67NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,955.0009/21/2010
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0008/11/2010
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena753.0006/17/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/28/2010
AU-50DGSDavid Lawrence RC81.0004/22/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions266.0003/24/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0003/24/2010
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions135.0002/08/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions196.0001/06/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0001/06/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0011/23/2009
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0011/02/2009
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena605.0009/22/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/11/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0007/31/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0007/31/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0007/01/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions40.0006/10/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0003/01/2009
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena644.0003/01/2009
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,035.0003/01/2009
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions219.0002/25/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0001/01/2009
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions104.0012/24/2008
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC173.0012/08/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions150.0012/04/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0012/04/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0012/04/2008
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,380.0011/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSStack's700.0010/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0009/01/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0007/30/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/30/2008
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0007/30/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0007/30/2008
AU-53DGSDavid Lawrence RC69.0007/21/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions220.0004/23/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0004/14/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions322.0002/20/2008
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0002/20/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0012/04/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions39.0011/12/2007
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0011/07/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0011/06/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0010/02/2007
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC265.0007/23/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0007/12/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0004/04/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0003/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,013.0001/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0011/29/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0009/20/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0009/19/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0008/22/2006
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0007/12/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0003/02/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0002/22/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0002/13/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0002/09/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions161.0001/24/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0011/16/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions978.0009/01/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0009/01/2005
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0009/01/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0007/27/2005
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC144.0006/27/2005
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,955.0005/29/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0005/09/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0003/24/2005
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,006.0003/06/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions400.0002/28/2005
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC138.0002/21/2005
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities750.0011/30/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions375.0010/13/2004
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0009/13/2004
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions93.0007/14/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions178.0006/07/2004
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers219.0006/02/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0005/26/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions495.0005/05/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,358.0001/07/2004
MS-67NGCSuperior Galleries1,955.0011/21/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0011/19/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0011/07/2003
MS-60NONEStack's1,380.0010/16/2003
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers575.0009/17/2003
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions150.0008/20/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions196.0008/06/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions690.0005/01/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions334.0005/01/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions575.0003/20/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,852.0003/20/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0011/26/2002
MS-66PCGSKingswood Galleries1,497.0010/03/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions702.0009/01/2002
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,092.0006/02/2002
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,322.0006/02/2002
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,035.0006/02/2002
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers230.0002/18/2002
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers173.0002/18/2002
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers863.0002/18/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions185.0005/23/2001
MS-64NONEGoldberg Auctioneers604.0002/16/2001
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena978.0008/09/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0005/06/2000
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena1,980.0005/20/1996
MS-63NONEStack's1,430.0008/10/1990
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena605.0010/01/1987
XF-40NONEB. Max Mehl1.6006/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery3.0005/01/1941

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