As of May, 2024, a 1873 Half Dime in circulated condition is worth between $30.00 and $250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $275.00 and $10,000.00, 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 $12,000.00 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: 712,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

1873 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-67+10,000.00
MS-677,500.00
MS-66+3,500.00
MS-662,500.00
MS-65+1,850.00
MS-651,600.00
MS-64+625.00
MS-64550.00
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

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 State275.0010,000.002,163.21
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 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 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-S Half Dime (Regular Strike)30.00250.00275.009,500.00
1873 Half Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A700.0025,000.00
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 (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

$127.00

Lowest Sale Price
$292.00

Highest Sale Price
$196.70

Average Sale Price
$264.00

Most Recent Sale Price
22

Number of Sales
$4,327.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+3,840.0012,000.007,920.00
MS-672,185.009,200.005,273.68
MS-66805.003,120.001,467.55
MS-65+477.002,200.001,095.74
MS-64336.00575.00407.07
MS-632.25399.50243.80
MS-62127.00292.00196.70
MS-61112.00228.00170.00
MS-6064.00156.00101.98
AU-5884.00158.63117.23
AU-5544.00155.00101.69
AU-5376.00141.00108.50
AU-5050.00100.0074.58
XF-4027.0045.0036.50
VF-2030.0030.0030.00
PO-153.0059.0056.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1873 Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67+ having the highest max price $12,000.00.

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 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1873 Half Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 77.70% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Great Collections with 7.91% / 3.60% 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 (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 Auctions12,000.0008/20/2023
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers264.0006/16/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0004/24/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers456.0003/29/2023
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers240.0010/11/2022
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0002/23/2022
MS-67+NGCStack's Bowers3,840.0011/30/2021
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions228.0009/08/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,520.0008/22/2021
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC155.0007/18/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0005/29/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,120.0001/24/2021
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions162.0011/11/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers75.0006/23/2020
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0002/26/2020
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0002/12/2020
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0012/18/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions87.0011/06/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0004/28/2019
MS-63PCGSKagin's240.0004/01/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0003/06/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions168.0003/06/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0012/19/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0012/19/2018
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions168.0012/05/2018
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions57.0010/10/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers360.0006/21/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions336.0006/06/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0006/06/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions228.0005/23/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0005/01/2018
AU-50ANACSStack's Bowers100.0004/18/2018
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers264.0003/28/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0003/20/2018
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions144.0001/23/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0001/09/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5008/02/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers564.0006/21/2017
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7505/09/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5003/14/2017
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers5,875.0002/10/2016
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC477.0001/10/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,145.6301/06/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,820.0010/28/2015
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions94.0006/21/2015
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions111.6305/31/2015
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions99.8805/10/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,351.2504/26/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7504/26/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5002/01/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions164.5001/11/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2511/06/2014
AU-50NGCDavid Lawrence RC85.0010/05/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0009/15/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0006/23/2014
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers158.6303/27/2014
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions99.8803/24/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5003/21/2014
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions103.4002/03/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0012/05/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions135.0012/02/2013
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions141.0011/15/2013
AU-50PCGSGreat Collections50.0009/22/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,878.0008/08/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions63.0007/08/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections7,577.0006/16/2013
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections292.0006/09/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions121.0004/29/2013
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections242.0003/03/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions59.0012/03/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions382.0011/29/2012
MS-62ANACSGreat Collections187.0010/14/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions282.0008/02/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0007/23/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0005/30/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions53.0003/19/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions138.0003/19/2012
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers173.0009/06/2011
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0006/01/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/27/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions346.0002/03/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions167.0009/22/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0008/16/2010
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena3,738.0008/07/2010
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions44.0007/22/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0007/01/2009
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0003/01/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions64.0002/25/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions219.0001/01/2009
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions81.0011/24/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0011/10/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0011/03/2008
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions69.0009/24/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0009/01/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions196.0008/11/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions116.0007/30/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0007/30/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions219.0007/30/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0006/26/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions27.0004/23/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0001/09/2008
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions86.0012/05/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0010/17/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0010/01/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0001/17/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0001/17/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions805.0001/01/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0012/11/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0010/04/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/13/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0007/11/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions863.0001/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0011/02/2005
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0009/26/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0009/01/2005
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC127.0006/27/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0006/22/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC345.0003/06/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0002/20/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions112.0011/08/2004
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions76.0010/13/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0009/09/2004
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions30.0002/11/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0010/01/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions127.0011/25/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions167.0009/03/2002
MS-65+PCGSKingswood Galleries1,093.0008/08/2002
MS-67NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,185.0002/18/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions370.0011/28/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0006/02/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions750.0012/14/2000
XF-40PCIHeritage Auctions32.0009/21/2000
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0008/06/2000
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers52.0002/06/2000
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0003/11/1999
MS-63PCGSDavid Akers330.0010/01/1997
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,540.0001/04/1995
MS-65+NONERARCOA2,200.0008/10/1990
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery2.2505/01/1941