As of May, 2024, a 1896 Half Dollar, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $750.00 and $26,000.00, 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 $21,850.00 in the 01/01/2008 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Charles E. Barber
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 30.00 millimeters
Weight: 12.50 grams
Mintage: 762
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915

1896 Half Dollar, Cam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6826,000.00
MS-67+13,500.00
MS-678,000.00
MS-66+6,500.00
MS-665,500.00
MS-65+4,250.00
MS-653,650.00
MS-64+2,750.00
MS-642,350.00
MS-63+1,750.00
MS-631,600.00
MS-62+1,300.00
MS-621,200.00
MS-61950.00
MS-60750.00

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 State750.0026,000.005,336.67

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 1896 Barber Half Dollar. 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1896-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike)65.002,750.003,000.0067,500.00
1896 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)27.00700.00800.0031,500.00
1896-O Half Dollar (Regular Strike)27.0010,750.0011,500.00140,000.00
1896 Half Dollar (Proof)525.00575.00665.0023,500.00
1896 Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,650.0035,000.00

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.

1896 Half Dollar, 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$1,800.00
Lowest Sale Price
$7,050.00
Highest Sale Price
$3,643.07
Average Sale Price
$2,290.80
Most Recent Sale Price
27
Number of Sales
$98,362.80
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6812,650.0021,850.0017,250.00
MS-67+7,200.007,931.257,565.63
MS-675,581.0012,650.008,158.60
MS-66+3,120.008,050.005,823.33
MS-661,800.007,050.003,643.07
MS-651,955.004,025.002,804.09
MS-641,110.002,200.001,566.00
MS-63863.001,265.001,069.22
MS-611,725.001,725.001,725.00
PO-11,195.006,697.503,946.25

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1896 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $21,850.00.

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 1896 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1896 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 57.61% share, followed by Stack's / Stack's Bowers with 11.96% / 7.61% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1896 Half Dollar, 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-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,290.8011/19/2023
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers1,080.0003/29/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,240.0010/09/2022
MS-65PCGSScotsman2,183.0007/22/2022
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions3,120.0005/08/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,560.0011/30/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,140.0006/16/2021
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,300.0011/22/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,110.0010/17/2020
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,175.0004/26/2020
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,470.0002/19/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,640.0001/12/2020
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,875.0012/12/2019
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,800.0011/20/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,220.0010/24/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0002/03/2019
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions7,200.0002/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0009/07/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,465.0007/06/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0007/06/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5001/04/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,233.7506/08/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,760.0012/03/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0010/29/2015
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,050.0010/15/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,760.0004/26/2015
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,937.0002/19/2015
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,878.0012/14/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0009/04/2014
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions7,931.2508/05/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0006/04/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0006/04/2014
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers8,225.0002/05/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections2,200.0007/28/2013
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers1,195.0004/16/2013
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,900.0004/14/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,173.0001/09/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,581.0010/18/2012
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers6,697.5008/04/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0001/03/2012
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers3,565.0011/15/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0011/08/2011
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers12,650.0009/06/2011
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0006/01/2011
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions12,650.0004/27/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0004/27/2011
MS-66NGCStack's3,450.0001/26/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0002/03/2010
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,520.0002/02/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/01/2009
MS-65PCGSStack's4,025.0007/27/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0003/06/2008
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,220.0001/31/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/09/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/09/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/09/2008
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena3,450.0001/08/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions10,925.0001/01/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions21,850.0001/01/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0011/29/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0011/29/2007
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,990.0011/08/2007
MS-61NONEStack's1,725.0008/05/2007
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,265.0006/07/2007
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena949.0005/01/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0011/29/2006
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena6,325.0008/16/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0008/13/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0008/13/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions17,250.0006/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0003/19/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/01/2006
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers10,580.0009/21/2005
MS-65NGCStack's2,760.0009/07/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,553.0008/28/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions863.0006/02/2005
MS-64PCGSStack's1,438.0005/10/2005
MS-65NGCStack's2,300.0005/10/2005
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC8,050.0003/06/2005
MS-65NGCStack's2,588.0003/01/2005
MS-64PCGSStack's1,438.0003/01/2005
MS-64PCGSStack's1,610.0011/17/2004
MS-65NGCStack's2,645.0010/13/2004
MS-64PCGSStack's1,610.0009/21/2004
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries4,140.0009/05/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0006/07/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0006/03/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,350.0005/05/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,358.0003/03/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/31/2004
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena6,325.0001/01/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0007/27/2002

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

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