As of May, 2024, a 1898-S Half Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $27.00 and $1,250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,750.00 and $20,000.00, 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 $25,300.00 in the 08/11/2010 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: 2,358,550
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915

1898-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-66+20,000.00
MS-6611,000.00
MS-65+7,500.00
MS-656,500.00
MS-64+4,500.00
MS-643,650.00
MS-63+3,250.00
MS-632,750.00
MS-62+2,500.00
MS-622,250.00
MS-612,000.00
MS-601,750.00
AU-58+1,250.00
AU-581,100.00
AU-55+925.00
AU-55825.00
AU-53+700.00
AU-53650.00
AU-50+625.00
AU-50600.00
XF-45+575.00
XF-45550.00
XF-40475.00
VF-35350.00
VF-30325.00
VF-25225.00
VF-20200.00
F-15175.00
F-12125.00
VG-10110.00
VG-890.00
G-655.00
G-450.00
AG-338.00
FR-232.00
PO-127.00

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 State1,750.0020,000.005,637.50
About Uncirculated600.001,250.00834.38
Extremely Fine475.00575.00533.33
Fine and Very Fine125.00350.00233.33
Good and Very Good50.00110.0076.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good27.0038.0032.33

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 1898 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1898 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)27.00700.00750.0047,500.00
1898-O Half Dollar (Regular Strike)30.001,650.001,850.0040,000.00
1898 Half Dollar (Proof)250.00575.00665.0014,500.00
1898 Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,425.0045,000.00
1898 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A750.0025,000.00

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.

1898-S Half Dollar (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

$99.00

Lowest Sale Price
$529.00

Highest Sale Price
$253.85

Average Sale Price
$119.00

Most Recent Sale Price
33

Number of Sales
$8,376.90

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66+16,000.0019,975.0017,987.50
MS-667,637.5025,300.0011,221.14
MS-65+7.7510,350.006,722.30
MS-641,380.0012,100.004,531.60
MS-631,800.004,700.002,831.03
MS-621,380.003,966.002,197.22
MS-61552.002,585.001,574.13
MS-60930.009,200.003,274.00
AU-58480.001,320.00862.13
AU-55276.001,410.00718.13
AU-53357.00517.00448.25
AU-50109.00500.00298.89
XF-4526.00764.00420.55
XF-4099.00529.00253.85
VF-35184.00299.00264.29
VF-30104.00334.00211.06
VF-25144.00222.00173.68
VF-2056.00190.00130.71
F-1575.00126.00107.00
F-1260.00104.0082.00
VG-1054.00101.0080.00
VG-859.0059.0059.00
G-6355.00355.00355.00
FR-214.0014.0014.00
PO-142.00940.00430.33

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1898-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 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 1898-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1898-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 76.63% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 6.90% / 6.51% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1898-S Half Dollar (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-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0011/19/2023
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions139.0007/12/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions288.0006/28/2023
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions119.0006/07/2023
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0005/10/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0005/07/2023
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers240.0003/29/2023
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers432.0003/29/2023
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions139.0003/29/2023
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0002/15/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions276.0001/11/2023
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions400.8012/21/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0012/21/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0012/18/2022
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers336.0012/13/2022
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers432.0012/13/2022
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers288.0009/21/2022
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0008/24/2022
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions169.0008/24/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions240.0007/21/2022
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions105.0007/13/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0005/11/2022
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0004/13/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,000.0002/27/2022
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers180.0011/30/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0010/27/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,362.8010/10/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers408.0008/25/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0008/04/2021
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0004/14/2021
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions420.0002/17/2021
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,855.0001/10/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers13,200.0012/21/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0010/21/2020
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions516.0010/17/2020
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions222.0010/14/2020
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers480.0008/11/2020
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC275.0008/09/2020
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions930.0006/10/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,400.0004/26/2020
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0004/22/2020
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0010/24/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions252.0010/09/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0008/18/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0007/14/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions162.0005/22/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0005/08/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0004/28/2019
VG-10NGCDavid Lawrence RC85.0004/14/2019
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions168.0003/13/2019
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers480.0002/06/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0002/03/2019
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0001/30/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions456.0011/14/2018
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC4,600.0011/04/2018
MS-61NGCScotsman1,323.0011/02/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0009/26/2018
XF-40ANACSStack's Bowers192.0009/26/2018
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers180.0008/22/2018
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions228.0008/01/2018
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,250.0007/22/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0004/29/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0003/29/2018
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions126.0003/13/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0003/06/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0002/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0002/22/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0002/06/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0001/03/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers3,360.0011/08/2017
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0010/17/2017
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0010/03/2017
F-15PCGSDavid Lawrence RC120.0007/24/2017
MS-63NGCScotsman3,565.0007/21/2017
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5003/21/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,702.5002/16/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,086.8801/04/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0001/04/2017
MS-66+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16,000.0011/28/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,820.0011/02/2016
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers376.0011/02/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5010/03/2016
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7509/22/2016
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5008/30/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions6,462.5006/08/2016
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions3,290.0006/08/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions7,637.5002/04/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12,925.0001/06/2016
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0001/06/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0010/29/2015
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC500.0009/27/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,563.7809/20/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0008/16/2015
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions19,975.0008/16/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5008/16/2015
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers7,637.5008/12/2015
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC725.0006/28/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0004/26/2015
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions246.7502/03/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions493.5002/01/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0001/07/2015
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections339.9011/16/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions188.0011/06/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,112.5008/05/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,818.7508/05/2014
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions558.1307/10/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5006/23/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,693.7506/23/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5006/23/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions514.6506/04/2014
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions240.8806/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5004/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5004/23/2014
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0004/23/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0004/07/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0001/08/2014
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions152.7501/06/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions441.0012/05/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions3,966.0011/01/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions194.0010/14/2013
AU-55NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,000.0009/29/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,233.0009/25/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0009/25/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,414.0009/25/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12,925.0008/08/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions499.0008/08/2013
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions153.0007/15/2013
FR-2ANACSGreat Collections14.0007/14/2013
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0007/11/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0007/11/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions329.0007/11/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions411.0007/01/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0004/24/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,477.0004/24/2013
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,175.0003/24/2013
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0003/21/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions411.0002/07/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0001/09/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0001/09/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions259.0012/03/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0011/29/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0010/18/2012
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions397.0009/06/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0005/30/2012
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0005/30/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0005/30/2012
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0005/30/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0005/30/2012
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions175.0005/28/2012
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0004/23/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,913.0004/18/2012
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,783.0002/02/2012
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections42.0001/29/2012
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers345.0001/24/2012
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0012/19/2011
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0012/08/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0012/08/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0011/08/2011
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/07/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0008/11/2011
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0008/11/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions345.0007/07/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions127.0007/04/2011
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0006/01/2011
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions322.0004/27/2011
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions99.0004/18/2011
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions265.0003/17/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0002/03/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0001/05/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0001/05/2011
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0012/27/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0010/25/2010
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0009/22/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25,300.0008/11/2010
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions56.0006/14/2010
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions334.0006/02/2010
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0003/24/2010
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0011/30/2009
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions201.0011/02/2009
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions253.0010/19/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions161.0009/09/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena5,175.0008/05/2009
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions26.0007/22/2009
PO-1PCGSStack's325.0006/01/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions253.0004/29/2009
VF-20ICGHeritage Auctions129.0002/25/2009
XF-45DGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0002/19/2009
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions207.0002/02/2009
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions10,350.0001/01/2009
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,163.0012/11/2008
VF-20DGSDavid Lawrence RC190.0010/02/2008
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions161.0009/29/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0004/01/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions9,200.0002/13/2008
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC782.0001/31/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0001/16/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0001/09/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0001/09/2008
MS-64NONEStack's3,450.0008/05/2007
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions707.0002/20/2007
MS-60NONECoin Galleries1,093.0012/13/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0010/30/2006
MS-60NONEStack's2,875.0010/01/2006
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0009/20/2006
VG-10PCGSDavid Lawrence RC101.0008/14/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0008/13/2006
MS-60NONEStack's3,220.0005/01/2006
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena12,075.0003/16/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0003/15/2006
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC690.0002/06/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions805.0001/24/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0012/13/2005
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions125.0011/13/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0007/04/2005
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0006/06/2005
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions357.0006/06/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,348.0005/04/2005
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0003/30/2005
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions60.0002/06/2005
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0001/26/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0001/17/2005
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions112.0001/16/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14,375.0001/01/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,015.0012/08/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0011/08/2004
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0011/03/2004
MS-61NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,840.0010/11/2004
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0010/06/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions10,523.0008/18/2004
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena7,188.0003/11/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions334.0002/02/2004
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena6,325.0012/04/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,520.0011/07/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/26/2003
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers5,750.0002/24/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,625.0002/01/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions443.0001/08/2003
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0011/21/2002
MS-60NONEStack's9,200.0010/01/2002
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0009/29/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0009/01/2002
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0001/13/2002
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions518.0011/15/2001
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions480.0010/10/2001
VF-30NONEHeritage Auctions230.0005/01/2001
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0011/23/2000
MS-61NONEHeritage Auctions552.0011/16/2000
G-6NONEHeritage Auctions355.0010/01/2000
XF-45NONEHeritage Auctions207.0008/06/2000
AU-55NONEGoldberg Auctioneers506.0002/06/2000
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers6,050.0005/31/1999
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,380.0008/03/1998
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena3,960.0003/05/1998
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0007/30/1997
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena12,100.0004/01/1997
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena4,620.0001/25/1996
MS-60NONEStack's4,400.0010/10/1995
MS-65+NONEBowers & Merena8,250.0011/01/1988
MS-65+NONEB. Max Mehl7.7506/01/1941