As of May, 2024, a 1911-S Half Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $27.00 and $1,100.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,250.00 and $52,500.00, 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 $43,200.00 in the 04/26/2020 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: 1,272,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915

1911-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+52,500.00
MS-6732,500.00
MS-66+11,500.00
MS-666,250.00
MS-65+3,750.00
MS-653,000.00
MS-64+2,750.00
MS-642,550.00
MS-63+2,300.00
MS-632,100.00
MS-62+1,750.00
MS-621,500.00
MS-611,350.00
MS-601,250.00
AU-58+1,100.00
AU-581,000.00
AU-55+850.00
AU-55750.00
AU-53+625.00
AU-53575.00
AU-50+550.00
AU-50525.00
XF-45+475.00
XF-45425.00
XF-40315.00
VF-35265.00
VF-30240.00
VF-25215.00
VF-20200.00
F-15130.00
F-12110.00
VG-1085.00
VG-865.00
G-650.00
G-442.00
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 State1,250.0052,500.008,932.14
About Uncirculated525.001,100.00746.88
Extremely Fine315.00475.00405.00
Fine and Very Fine110.00265.00193.33
Good and Very Good42.0085.0060.50
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 1911 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1911 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)27.00700.00750.0020,000.00
1911-D Half Dollar (Regular Strike)27.00700.00750.0017,000.00
1911 Half Dollar (Proof)285.00575.00665.0045,000.00
1911-S/S Half Dollar RPM FS-501 (Regular Strike)100.00950.001,750.0013,000.00
1911 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A750.0035,000.00
1911 Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A4,250.0024,000.00

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.

1911-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

$1,440.00

Lowest Sale Price
$6,612.00

Highest Sale Price
$4,217.32

Average Sale Price
$1,860.00

Most Recent Sale Price
25

Number of Sales
$105,433.05

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+42,300.0043,200.0042,750.00
MS-677,130.0037,375.0015,733.50
MS-66+9,106.259,106.259,106.25
MS-664,800.0012,650.006,589.86
MS-65+1,440.006,612.004,217.32
MS-6414.253,450.002,046.17
MS-631,035.002,160.001,519.50
MS-62+960.00960.00960.00
MS-62805.001,997.501,220.47
MS-61598.001,058.00828.00
MS-60480.0014,950.003,911.14
AU-58393.006,169.001,629.16
AU-55316.001,093.00681.75
AU-53232.00399.50315.75
AU-50+705.00705.00705.00
AU-50204.00540.50331.18
XF-45104.00575.00247.67
XF-4085.00441.00190.07
VF-35144.00207.00165.82
VF-3089.00170.00135.58
VF-2592.00169.00118.19
VF-2029.00204.00114.30
F-1552.00104.0073.00
F-1234.0095.0067.50
VG-1037.0037.0037.00
G-420.0120.0120.01
PO-120.005,000.00864.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1911-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 $43,200.00.

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 1911-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1911-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 69.30% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 7.91% / 7.44% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1911-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
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers264.0008/10/2023
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0008/09/2023
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0008/02/2023
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers216.0007/26/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions216.0006/28/2023
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions135.0006/21/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0005/07/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0005/07/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,160.0005/07/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0004/10/2023
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers576.0003/29/2023
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions840.0002/22/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions186.0002/15/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions264.0012/28/2022
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions192.0012/07/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0010/19/2022
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers408.0010/11/2022
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions169.0008/24/2022
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,860.0006/30/2022
MS-60NGCStack's Bowers480.0006/29/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0005/08/2022
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions169.0003/02/2022
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0011/30/2021
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions130.0011/03/2021
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions126.0010/13/2021
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions114.0009/22/2021
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers100.0008/31/2021
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers264.0006/16/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,760.0004/25/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0004/14/2021
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions73.0004/07/2021
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC95.0003/07/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0002/10/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,280.0012/21/2020
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC170.0012/06/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0010/17/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0010/14/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers432.0008/11/2020
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers576.0006/10/2020
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions43,200.0004/26/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions85.0012/04/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6,050.0011/24/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0010/24/2019
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions960.0010/24/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions132.0008/28/2019
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0006/05/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0005/08/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0004/28/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions840.0011/11/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0011/07/2018
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers2,400.0010/30/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0009/12/2018
MS-63PCGSScotsman1,725.0007/27/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0007/15/2018
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6,000.0007/15/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0003/27/2018
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0003/27/2018
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers4,920.0003/21/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0002/22/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0001/23/2018
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers2,880.0011/08/2017
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0010/17/2017
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0010/17/2017
AU-50+PCGSKagin's705.0009/15/2017
F-15PCGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0009/04/2017
MS-63PCGSScotsman1,725.0007/21/2017
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0005/16/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5004/26/2017
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5001/31/2017
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7512/27/2016
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers399.5011/02/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7510/31/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions998.7510/03/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,904.0008/22/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,055.0005/29/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0004/27/2016
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers117.5003/30/2016
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7503/29/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5002/04/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5001/06/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,168.7501/06/2016
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions42,300.0008/16/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,532.0508/16/2015
MS-66+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers9,106.2506/01/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5004/26/2015
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions117.5004/19/2015
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions105.7502/15/2015
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers2,115.0002/06/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,581.2510/27/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0008/05/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,821.2504/23/2014
VF-25NGCGreat Collections110.0003/09/2014
G-4ANACSGreat Collections20.0103/02/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions6,169.0011/01/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,966.0008/08/2013
F-15PCGSGreat Collections65.0008/04/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0007/11/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0007/11/2013
F-15PCGSGreat Collections52.0006/02/2013
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions1,058.0003/21/2013
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0002/25/2013
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions68.0002/11/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0001/09/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions235.0011/29/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions59.0011/12/2012
F-12PCGSGreat Collections34.0010/14/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0009/06/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0007/12/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0005/30/2012
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0004/23/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections20.0004/22/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0004/18/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions47.0003/19/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0002/02/2012
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0002/02/2012
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC161.0001/30/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/03/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0001/03/2012
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions50.0012/19/2011
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0008/22/2011
PO-1ANACSGreat Collections31.0008/21/2011
PO-1ANACSGreat Collections31.0008/14/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0008/11/2011
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions56.0007/11/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,626.0006/01/2011
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0006/01/2011
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions253.0004/27/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0004/27/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions12,650.0002/03/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0001/05/2011
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC65.0011/15/2010
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0010/27/2010
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0009/27/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0009/22/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions37,375.0008/11/2010
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0006/02/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0012/03/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0012/03/2009
AU-53DGSDavid Lawrence RC232.0001/29/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,300.0001/26/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,474.0012/11/2008
AU-50DGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0010/02/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,146.0010/01/2008
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC393.0009/29/2008
F-12ICGHeritage Auctions39.0009/24/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0008/18/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions436.0006/26/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0005/28/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0004/01/2008
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0003/06/2008
PO-1PCGSStack's5,000.0002/26/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0002/13/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions16,100.0002/13/2008
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC93.0001/24/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0001/16/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/09/2008
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0012/04/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions12,650.0009/27/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0009/12/2007
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,070.0008/04/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0005/01/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions891.0005/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/01/2007
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0002/12/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0011/29/2006
MS-60NONEStack's4,600.0010/01/2006
MS-60NONEStack's4,313.0005/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries6,612.0003/30/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions863.0001/24/2006
MS-67NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities10,925.0001/03/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0001/01/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0011/16/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0011/02/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions11,213.0010/09/2005
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0006/15/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0006/08/2005
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0006/06/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions9,200.0006/02/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0004/20/2005
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions173.0003/27/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,530.0003/06/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,041.0002/23/2005
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0002/02/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0001/12/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0001/12/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/12/2005
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries5,520.0001/11/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions21,275.0001/01/2005
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,175.0009/07/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,370.0006/09/2004
MS-60NONEStack's1,955.0003/16/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions316.0001/31/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0011/07/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0005/05/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0005/01/2003
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions598.0002/01/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions380.0011/21/2002
MS-60NONEStack's14,950.0010/01/2002
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0009/01/2002
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena3,335.0001/08/2002
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0011/15/2001
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,610.0008/09/2000
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers173.0002/06/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0008/01/1999
MS-64NONESuperior Galleries1,035.0009/01/1998
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions7,130.0008/01/1998
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,210.0003/05/1998
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena9,900.0004/01/1997
MS-65+PCGSRARCOA4,400.0007/01/1996
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena5,280.0001/25/1996
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena2,090.0011/01/1988
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl14.2506/01/1941