As of May, 2024, a 1841 Half Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $75.00 and $1,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,750.00 and $15,000.00, 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 $14,950.00 in the 05/28/2008 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 30.00 millimeters
Weight: 13.36 grams
Mintage: 310,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1841 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-6515,000.00
MS-64+8,500.00
MS-646,500.00
MS-63+4,500.00
MS-634,000.00
MS-62+3,500.00
MS-622,750.00
MS-612,000.00
MS-601,750.00
AU-58+1,500.00
AU-581,350.00
AU-55+1,100.00
AU-551,000.00
AU-53+950.00
AU-53900.00
AU-50+850.00
AU-50800.00
XF-45+650.00
XF-45600.00
XF-40550.00
VF-35500.00
VF-30400.00
VF-25300.00
VF-20250.00
F-15200.00
F-12175.00
VG-10150.00
VG-8125.00
G-6110.00
G-490.00
AG-375.00
FR-290.00

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 State1,750.0015,000.005,388.89
About Uncirculated800.001,500.001,056.25
Extremely Fine550.00650.00600.00
Fine and Very Fine175.00500.00304.17
Good and Very Good90.00150.00118.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good75.0090.0082.50

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 1841 Liberty Seated 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1841-O Half Dollar (Regular Strike)75.001,850.002,000.0030,000.00
1841 Half Dollar (Proof)N/AN/A20,000.0040,000.00
1841-O Half Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4,500.004,500.00

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.

1841 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
$793.13

Highest Sale Price
$402.50

Average Sale Price
$480.00

Most Recent Sale Price
34

Number of Sales
$13,685.13

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+3,600.0011,750.006,804.38
MS-64+4,993.757,050.006,021.88
MS-6422.5014,950.004,285.00
MS-631,466.003,525.002,660.72
MS-621,057.503,120.001,748.66
MS-61518.001,323.00948.11
MS-60127.002,760.001,260.44
AU-58552.001,265.00818.04
AU-553.501,300.00560.98
AU-53270.00660.00451.38
AU-5099.00793.13402.50
XF-45104.00652.00294.69
XF-40109.00504.00240.54
VF-3598.00456.00267.32
VF-3063.00312.00186.33
VF-25150.00261.80205.90
VF-204.00216.00124.50
F-12119.00127.00123.00
VG-1048.0051.0049.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1841 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VG-10 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $14,950.00.

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 1841 Half Dollar (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1841 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 70.83% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 8.80% / 5.09% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1841 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
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions312.0005/10/2023
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC185.0004/23/2023
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers840.0003/29/2023
AU-53NGCStack's Bowers660.0003/29/2023
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,405.0002/23/2023
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions216.0002/15/2023
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0002/01/2023
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0002/01/2023
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0012/28/2022
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions456.0012/21/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,360.0012/18/2022
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers3,120.0008/31/2022
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers780.0007/27/2022
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions504.0005/16/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers528.0004/13/2022
AU-58PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,028.1305/27/2021
MS-65+NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,640.0005/27/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0004/21/2021
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions810.0003/24/2021
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0010/07/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers336.0009/10/2020
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions5,040.0006/07/2020
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers456.0003/25/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers384.0003/25/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0003/04/2020
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0012/18/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0012/07/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0010/30/2019
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions492.0009/04/2019
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions811.2007/14/2019
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers1,050.0005/29/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions180.0005/22/2019
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions468.0003/13/2019
AU-55NGCDavid Lawrence RC700.0002/24/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0001/14/2019
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions960.0001/14/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions156.0012/26/2018
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers504.0010/30/2018
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers504.0008/22/2018
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,775.0007/19/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions662.4007/15/2018
MS-63PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,172.5005/17/2018
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,600.0005/14/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0004/29/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0003/13/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0003/13/2018
AU-55PCGSKagin's630.0003/08/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0003/06/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0002/22/2018
AU-50NGCDavid Lawrence RC510.0008/21/2017
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions705.0002/16/2017
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers763.7511/02/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions734.3810/31/2016
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions119.0010/18/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0010/03/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,407.5010/03/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0010/03/2016
AU-55NGCDavid Lawrence RC725.0009/19/2016
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions470.0009/07/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5007/07/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,820.0006/08/2016
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5004/12/2016
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions793.1302/04/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0001/06/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0001/06/2016
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,353.0111/22/2015
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers329.0011/05/2015
AU-55NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions616.8810/15/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5006/07/2015
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions305.5006/07/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2506/07/2015
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions856.5806/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions11,750.0005/12/2015
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers3,678.9303/27/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0002/01/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5001/11/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5001/07/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2501/07/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5012/04/2014
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC650.0011/02/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,821.2510/08/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5010/08/2014
AU-50ANACSGreat Collections110.0007/27/2014
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions4,993.7507/10/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5007/10/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,112.5006/04/2014
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions793.1306/04/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions293.7506/02/2014
VF-25PCGSGreat Collections261.8004/13/2014
VF-35PCGSGreat Collections413.6003/30/2014
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions851.8802/27/2014
AU-53NGCGreat Collections456.5002/16/2014
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions317.2501/20/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0001/08/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0012/05/2013
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions7,050.0011/15/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions182.0009/30/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0008/08/2013
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers1,057.5007/27/2013
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections283.0007/07/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions229.0006/03/2013
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers652.0005/30/2013
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions588.0004/24/2013
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers770.0004/16/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions259.0004/01/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0009/06/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0005/30/2012
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0012/08/2011
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers8,050.0008/18/2011
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0008/11/2011
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0007/07/2011
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers339.2503/18/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0003/17/2011
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0008/11/2010
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0008/11/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0008/11/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0008/11/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0008/11/2010
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0008/11/2010
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions219.0008/11/2010
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0008/02/2010
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0008/02/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0008/02/2010
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0008/02/2010
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0008/02/2010
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0008/02/2010
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0008/02/2010
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions322.0007/08/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0001/06/2010
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions184.0001/04/2010
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0012/03/2009
XF-45DGSDavid Lawrence RC207.0005/07/2009
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions253.0004/01/2009
VF-35ICGHeritage Auctions98.0003/18/2009
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions374.0003/01/2009
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC431.0001/22/2009
AU-50DGSDavid Lawrence RC144.0010/02/2008
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions219.0009/29/2008
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions253.0009/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions14,950.0005/28/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions230.0004/16/2008
AU-58NONEStack's1,265.0003/26/2008
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0003/17/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions173.0003/17/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0008/08/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0005/16/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0005/15/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0005/15/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0002/14/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions719.0002/01/2007
MS-61NGCSuperior Galleries1,093.0011/16/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0010/30/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions153.0009/18/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0008/13/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0006/01/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions805.0001/24/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions891.0011/02/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,740.0011/02/2005
MS-61NONEScotsman1,323.0010/20/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions294.0007/04/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0006/08/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0006/02/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0005/15/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0004/20/2005
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0003/06/2005
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,668.0003/06/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0002/28/2005
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0002/09/2005
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions127.0002/06/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0001/17/2005
MS-62PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,265.0001/10/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0001/05/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,933.0012/08/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0011/08/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0009/13/2004
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions93.0006/16/2004
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions1,064.0006/07/2004
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions374.0006/07/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,625.0002/18/2004
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions270.0010/01/2003
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries2,760.0009/14/2003
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions552.0009/10/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0008/06/2003
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions201.0008/06/2003
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0007/26/2003
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions400.0003/03/2003
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0002/05/2003
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0002/01/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions357.0011/21/2002
MS-60NONEStack's1,208.0010/01/2002
MS-60NONEStack's2,185.0010/01/2002
MS-60NONEStack's2,760.0010/01/2002
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions368.0009/29/2002
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions604.0007/27/2002
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0002/24/2002
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0010/03/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0010/03/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,473.0010/03/2001
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0008/08/2001
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions165.0007/25/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions282.0006/02/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions300.0005/30/2001
MS-60PCGSR.M. Smythe1,210.0005/01/2001
MS-60NONEStack's920.0010/17/2000
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena4,830.0008/09/2000
AU-58NONEBowers & Merena748.0003/23/2000
MS-61NONEGoldberg Auctioneers805.0002/06/2000
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers3,600.0005/31/1999
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,990.0001/05/1999
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions1,466.0008/01/1998
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena3,960.0001/25/1996
MS-60NONEStack's1,100.0010/10/1995
AU-55NONEBowers & Ruddy1,300.0011/01/1979
AU-55NONEB. Max Mehl3.5006/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery4.0004/01/1941
MS-64NONENumismatic Gallery22.5004/01/1941