As of May, 2024, a 1901-S Half Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $32.00 and $5,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5,750.00 and $62,500.00, 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 $86,250.00 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: 847,044
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915

1901-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-67+62,500.00
MS-6737,500.00
MS-66+25,000.00
MS-6617,500.00
MS-65+15,000.00
MS-6512,500.00
MS-64+11,500.00
MS-6411,000.00
MS-63+8,250.00
MS-637,250.00
MS-62+6,500.00
MS-626,250.00
MS-616,000.00
MS-605,750.00
AU-58+5,500.00
AU-585,000.00
AU-55+3,500.00
AU-553,000.00
AU-53+2,750.00
AU-532,600.00
AU-50+2,400.00
AU-502,200.00
XF-45+2,050.00
XF-451,950.00
XF-401,325.00
VF-35850.00
VF-30800.00
VF-25750.00
VF-20625.00
F-15450.00
F-12375.00
VG-10200.00
VG-8145.00
G-6110.00
G-485.00
AG-360.00
FR-248.00
PO-132.00

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 State5,750.0062,500.0016,607.14
About Uncirculated2,200.005,500.003,368.75
Extremely Fine1,325.002,050.001,775.00
Fine and Very Fine375.00850.00641.67
Good and Very Good85.00200.00135.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good32.0060.0046.67

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 1901 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1901 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)27.00700.00750.0027,500.00
1901-O Half Dollar (Regular Strike)30.002,100.002,250.0075,000.00
1901 Half Dollar (Proof)250.00575.00665.0015,000.00
1901 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,200.0050,000.00

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.

1901-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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$8,160.00
Lowest Sale Price
$25,300.00
Highest Sale Price
$13,099.40
Average Sale Price
$9,600.00
Most Recent Sale Price
23
Number of Sales
$301,286.25
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+51,700.0051,700.0051,700.00
MS-6725,389.0086,250.0043,312.71
MS-6613,200.0048,875.0022,037.50
MS-65+8,160.0025,300.0013,099.40
MS-6433.7512,925.007,392.93
MS-632,530.007,700.005,716.42
MS-622,340.004,080.003,098.33
MS-612,530.002,530.002,530.00
MS-601,140.007,150.002,404.38
AU-58863.0013,200.004,092.17
AU-55748.003,220.001,836.33
AU-531,410.002,225.001,940.00
AU-50223.252,350.001,182.80
XF-45299.001,980.001,098.06
XF-40265.001,763.00789.52
VF-35529.001,064.00731.60
VF-30161.00870.00484.46
VF-25411.00489.00450.00
VF-2076.00588.00323.09
F-15104.00456.00261.71
F-1275.00526.00240.38
VG-10104.00207.00140.75
VG-847.00110.0067.90
G-666.0090.0076.75
G-431.0085.0051.80
AG-340.0040.0040.00
FR-2176.00176.00176.00
PO-119.002,611.00521.18

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1901-S Half Dollar (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 $86,250.00.

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 1901-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1901-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.43% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 7.72% / 6.95% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1901-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-64NGCHeritage Auctions7,800.0001/14/2024
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions149.0008/02/2023
VF-20NGCStack's Bowers480.0007/26/2023
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers288.0007/26/2023
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions81.0006/21/2023
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0004/12/2023
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers13,200.0003/29/2023
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions169.0003/29/2023
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions264.0003/08/2023
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0002/22/2023
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers312.0002/15/2023
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions372.0012/28/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions6,600.0012/18/2022
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,225.0011/13/2022
G-6NGCDavid Lawrence RC90.0010/30/2022
G-4PCGSDavid Lawrence RC85.0010/02/2022
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions66.0009/14/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions7,200.0007/17/2022
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC550.0006/05/2022
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions356.4005/18/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions169.0005/04/2022
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC526.0005/01/2022
AG-3PCGSDavid Lawrence RC40.0002/06/2022
G-4NGCDavid Lawrence RC70.0012/26/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,080.0012/21/2021
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0012/08/2021
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers9,600.0011/30/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions8,701.2010/10/2021
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers360.0008/31/2021
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0008/25/2021
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers1,980.0008/25/2021
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions8,160.0007/15/2021
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0003/31/2021
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers8,400.0012/21/2020
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,340.0011/22/2020
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions210.0010/21/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions5,280.0010/18/2020
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0010/17/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers312.0008/11/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,110.0008/05/2020
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions870.0007/22/2020
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers13,200.0006/03/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers15,600.0003/25/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0002/23/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers14,400.0011/20/2019
G-4PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0008/11/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions552.0007/14/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0006/12/2019
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions240.0005/15/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions348.0005/08/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0001/30/2019
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions8,400.0001/14/2019
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions1,140.0011/11/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0009/09/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0007/11/2018
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions9,120.0003/29/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0003/06/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0003/06/2018
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions192.0001/23/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0012/07/2017
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers288.0011/15/2017
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0011/02/2017
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7508/02/2017
MS-64NGCScotsman8,338.0007/21/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0007/06/2017
G-6PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0004/17/2017
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5004/04/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions5,640.0004/04/2017
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5004/04/2017
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2503/28/2017
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions998.7510/31/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions9,693.7510/03/2016
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2509/07/2016
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0008/30/2016
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5007/07/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions10,575.0006/08/2016
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,351.2504/27/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions9,987.5004/27/2016
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers399.5003/30/2016
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0001/06/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18,800.0001/06/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,702.5009/20/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions11,750.0008/16/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5008/16/2015
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions51,700.0008/16/2015
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers528.7507/20/2015
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions293.7506/07/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0004/26/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5004/26/2015
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0002/15/2015
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0002/10/2015
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2502/10/2015
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0002/10/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0002/01/2015
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5001/07/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0001/07/2015
FR-2PCGSGreat Collections176.0012/21/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5012/21/2014
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions223.2511/06/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15,275.0010/27/2014
F-15NGCGreat Collections226.6008/17/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions30,550.0006/23/2014
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions193.8806/02/2014
VG-8PCGSGreat Collections110.0006/01/2014
VG-8NGCGreat Collections47.0002/16/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0001/08/2014
VG-10NGCGreat Collections123.0012/08/2013
VG-8PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0012/08/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions12,925.0012/05/2013
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions646.0012/05/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions382.0011/01/2013
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions247.0009/30/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,763.0009/25/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0009/25/2013
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7,700.0009/08/2013
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0008/08/2013
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0008/08/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions12,925.0008/08/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions12,925.0008/08/2013
XF-40PCGSScotsman1,466.2507/26/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions588.0007/11/2013
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0006/05/2013
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers529.0004/16/2013
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions823.0003/21/2013
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions76.0002/04/2013
VG-8NGCGreat Collections64.0001/20/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions2,611.0011/29/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.0011/29/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0011/29/2012
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions596.0011/29/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions32.0011/12/2012
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0010/18/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0010/18/2012
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions165.0009/17/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions19.0009/17/2012
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers34,500.0008/04/2012
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0005/30/2012
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions532.0005/30/2012
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0005/30/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10,350.0004/18/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections21.0003/18/2012
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions59.0003/05/2012
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,208.0001/24/2012
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0012/08/2011
AU-58ANACSStack's Bowers1,840.0011/15/2011
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0011/08/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0010/13/2011
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0009/07/2011
PO-1NGCGoldberg Auctioneers719.0009/06/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions14,950.0008/11/2011
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0008/11/2011
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0008/11/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions13,800.0008/11/2011
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions345.0007/07/2011
PO-1ANACSGreat Collections42.0007/03/2011
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,064.0006/01/2011
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions1,610.0006/01/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions949.0004/27/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0003/17/2011
MS-65+NGCStack's13,800.0001/26/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions25,389.0001/05/2011
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/05/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/05/2011
PO-1NGCBowers & Merena253.0011/09/2010
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0010/27/2010
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0009/27/2010
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0008/23/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions86,250.0008/11/2010
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0006/02/2010
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0006/02/2010
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/28/2010
XF-40PCGSBowers & Merena891.0002/15/2010
AU-50PCGSBowers & Merena1,064.0011/13/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0009/11/2009
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena7,188.0008/05/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions54,625.0007/31/2009
G-4PCGSDavid Lawrence RC31.0006/25/2009
PO-1PCGSStack's300.0005/01/2009
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0005/01/2009
F-12ICGHeritage Auctions196.0004/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions13,225.0004/01/2009
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0003/01/2009
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions1,495.0003/01/2009
AU-55DGSDavid Lawrence RC805.0001/29/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions48,875.0001/01/2009
MS-63ICGDavid Lawrence RC4,668.0012/11/2008
VF-20ICGHeritage Auctions173.0008/13/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions1,725.0006/26/2008
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0004/01/2008
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0002/18/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions25,300.0002/13/2008
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0001/09/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions37,375.0001/01/2008
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC6,900.0012/17/2007
XF-40PCGSScotsman1,265.0010/19/2007
AU-55ANACSDavid Lawrence RC1,840.0007/30/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0005/16/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions16,100.0001/01/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0010/30/2006
MS-60NONEStack's1,380.0010/01/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0009/19/2006
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0009/04/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions15,525.0008/14/2006
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC242.0007/24/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions3,220.0006/01/2006
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0005/07/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0005/07/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0002/13/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions219.0001/30/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions13,800.0001/05/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0008/10/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions389.0007/31/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0006/06/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0006/06/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0006/06/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0006/06/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions16,100.0006/02/2005
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0003/24/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC9,200.0003/06/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0002/23/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0001/26/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions16,675.0001/12/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0001/12/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions34,500.0001/01/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions2,070.0012/08/2004
MS-63NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities4,600.0011/30/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions21,850.0009/09/2004
MS-60NONEStack's1,955.0003/16/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions6,613.0001/07/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0011/07/2003
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0011/07/2003
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0008/06/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10,638.0007/26/2003
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions863.0005/01/2003
PO-1NCSHeritage Auctions748.0002/01/2003
MS-60NONEStack's1,955.0010/01/2002
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions224.0009/29/2002
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0009/01/2002
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0001/13/2002
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions863.0010/03/2001
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions242.0008/04/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14,950.0005/01/2001
MS-64PCGSR.M. Smythe7,425.0005/01/2001
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions748.0004/05/2001
AU-50NONEHeritage Auctions604.0011/16/2000
XF-40NONEStack's518.0010/17/2000
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers265.0002/06/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions8,625.0008/01/1999
AU-55NONEBowers & Merena1,150.0011/12/1998
MS-60NONEDavid Akers7,150.0005/01/1998
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena4,950.0003/05/1998
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena3,520.0003/05/1998
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena35,200.0004/01/1997
AU-58NONESuperior Galleries1,980.0002/01/1997
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena4,620.0008/01/1996
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena5,500.0001/25/1996
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena2,530.0011/01/1988
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl33.7506/01/1941

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