As of May, 2024, a 1873 Half Dime, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $700.00 and $25,000.00, 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 $20,400.00 in the 04/25/2021 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: 600
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

1873 Half Dime, Cam (Proof) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-6825,000.00
MS-67+12,500.00
MS-676,500.00
MS-66+4,500.00
MS-663,000.00
MS-65+2,000.00
MS-651,500.00
MS-64+1,350.00
MS-641,250.00
MS-63+1,000.00
MS-63900.00
MS-62+850.00
MS-62800.00
MS-61700.00

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 State700.0025,000.004,417.86

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 1873 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1873 Half Dime (Proof)300.00350.00400.007,500.00
1873 Half Dime (Regular Strike)30.00250.00275.0010,000.00
1873-S Half Dime (Regular Strike)30.00250.00275.009,500.00
1873 Half Dime, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,250.0012,500.00

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.

1873 Half Dime, Cam (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

$1,110.00

Lowest Sale Price
$3,290.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,380.68

Average Sale Price
$2,056.25

Most Recent Sale Price
24

Number of Sales
$57,136.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6820,400.0020,400.0020,400.00
MS-67+3,525.0010,281.256,750.31
MS-673,525.0010,925.006,061.78
MS-661,110.003,290.002,380.68
MS-65819.002,640.001,383.78
MS-64+1,150.001,150.001,150.00
MS-64550.001,150.00820.26
MS-63320.001,092.00564.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1873 Half Dime, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-63 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $20,400.00.

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 1873 Half Dime, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1873 Half Dime, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.09% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 8.14% / 4.65% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1873 Half Dime, CAM (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-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,400.0010/02/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0004/24/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0001/11/2023
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,051.0009/11/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,640.0008/03/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions900.0005/04/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,150.0002/20/2022
MS-63PCGSScotsman1,092.0011/05/2021
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,086.8810/28/2021
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions20,400.0004/25/2021
MS-64+NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,150.0004/11/2021
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,400.0002/25/2021
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,056.2501/30/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,110.0012/07/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0009/08/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0006/17/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,526.0004/29/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0011/08/2017
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions10,281.2510/26/2017
MS-65PCGSBonham's819.0009/05/2017
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers5,405.0006/21/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions793.1301/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0001/06/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0012/03/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions822.5010/29/2015
MS-67+NGCScotsman3,795.0010/16/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5009/20/2015
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers998.7507/20/2015
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0007/12/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0007/12/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0004/26/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers646.2503/27/2015
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers3,525.0003/27/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0001/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7501/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions793.1306/23/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0006/04/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5006/04/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9,400.0004/23/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/08/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0001/08/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0008/08/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections2,321.0008/04/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0007/11/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,233.0004/24/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0002/07/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0002/07/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,293.0010/18/2012
MS-65NGCScotsman1,782.5007/27/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0005/30/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers817.0003/22/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0002/02/2012
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers633.0008/13/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0008/11/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions10,925.0008/11/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0012/02/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0006/02/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0004/01/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions417.0003/01/2009
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena1,495.0007/26/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions748.0005/28/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0004/01/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0011/06/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0011/06/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0011/06/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0009/27/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0008/08/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0002/01/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC633.0008/07/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0004/26/2006
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena3,795.0003/16/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0012/13/2005
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities550.0009/18/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions475.0009/11/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0005/04/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0009/09/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0008/18/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0006/03/2004
MS-67NGCSuperior Galleries4,830.0009/14/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,553.0009/10/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0003/20/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/24/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions863.0002/01/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions320.0006/13/2001