As of May, 2024, a 1842-O Half Dollar Medium Date, Rev 1842 in circulated condition is worth between $40.00 and $2,750.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3,000.00 and $25,000.00, 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 $34,500.00 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: 754,000
Mint: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1842-O Half Dollar Medium Date, Rev 1842 (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6525,000.00
MS-64+17,500.00
MS-649,000.00
MS-63+7,500.00
MS-636,500.00
MS-62+5,000.00
MS-624,500.00
MS-613,500.00
MS-603,000.00
AU-58+2,750.00
AU-582,250.00
AU-55+1,750.00
AU-551,500.00
AU-53+1,100.00
AU-531,000.00
AU-50+900.00
AU-50850.00
XF-45+750.00
XF-45650.00
XF-40500.00
VF-35350.00
VF-30250.00
VF-25175.00
VF-20160.00
F-15135.00
F-12110.00
VG-1090.00
VG-880.00
G-675.00
G-470.00
AG-360.00
FR-250.00
PO-140.00

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 State3,000.0025,000.009,055.56
About Uncirculated850.002,750.001,512.50
Extremely Fine500.00750.00633.33
Fine and Very Fine110.00350.00196.67
Good and Very Good70.0090.0078.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good40.0060.0050.00

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 1842 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1842 Half Dollar Small Date, Rev 1839 (Regular Strike)17,500.0050,000.00125,000.00125,000.00
1842 Half Dollar Small Date, Rev of 1842 (Regular Strike)75.001,750.002,000.0020,000.00
1842 Half Dollar Medium Date (Regular Strike)30.001,400.001,500.0030,000.00
1842-O Half Dollar Small Date, Rev 1839 (Regular Strike)750.0017,500.0020,000.0075,000.00
1842 Half Dollar Small Date (Proof)5,000.005,000.0045,000.0055,000.00

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.

1842-O Half Dollar Medium Date, Rev 1842 (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

$69.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,860.00

Highest Sale Price
$357.86

Average Sale Price
$312.00

Most Recent Sale Price
29

Number of Sales
$10,378.04

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6728,200.0028,200.0028,200.00
MS-668,800.008,800.008,800.00
MS-65+5,520.0019,975.0012,744.00
MS-64+11,162.5017,625.0014,687.50
MS-648.0034,500.009,325.39
MS-632,990.008,225.004,633.13
MS-62+2,938.002,938.002,938.00
MS-621,380.0033,000.005,183.22
MS-611,080.002,232.501,633.13
MS-603,220.003,910.003,565.00
AU-58288.001,800.001,028.58
AU-55374.002,040.00721.37
AU-53150.00940.00600.58
AU-50150.001,140.00476.88
XF-4592.00576.00270.20
XF-4069.002,860.00357.86
VF-35110.003,300.00794.15
VF-3061.00168.00113.16
VF-202.501,430.00337.50
F-1551.00129.0082.75
F-121.5060.0021.33
VG-1064.0064.0064.00
PO-1299.0028,000.004,643.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1842-O Half Dollar Medium Date, Rev 1842 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $34,500.00.

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 1842-O Half Dollar Medium Date, Rev 1842 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1842-O Half Dollar Medium Date, Rev 1842 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.96% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's Bowers with 6.88% / 6.35% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1842-O Half Dollar Medium Date, Rev 1842 (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
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0004/24/2023
MS-61NGCStack's Bowers1,080.0003/29/2023
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions336.0002/22/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions288.0002/15/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers6,000.0008/31/2022
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions264.0007/13/2022
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions750.0005/16/2022
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0005/16/2022
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers192.0004/13/2022
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0004/13/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions126.0009/29/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers288.0007/28/2021
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,343.7505/27/2021
MS-64+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions15,275.0004/21/2021
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0003/31/2021
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,140.0003/22/2021
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions264.0003/22/2021
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions372.0003/22/2021
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions960.0003/17/2021
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0001/27/2021
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions576.0008/19/2020
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0008/19/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0003/04/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0001/01/2020
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions990.0009/08/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions228.0008/28/2019
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions600.0001/14/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0009/09/2018
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers264.0008/22/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0004/29/2018
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers1,680.0003/21/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions234.0003/20/2018
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0003/13/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0003/06/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0002/22/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0010/24/2017
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions11,162.5007/06/2017
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0004/26/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions19,975.0004/26/2017
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5003/14/2017
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2509/07/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7507/07/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0001/06/2016
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC275.0012/20/2015
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions258.5008/04/2015
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions282.0007/28/2015
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions517.0007/12/2015
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions259.6806/21/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions482.9306/07/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0004/26/2015
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions940.0004/26/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions19,975.0001/07/2015
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions2,232.5001/07/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0001/07/2015
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5001/04/2015
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2512/21/2014
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC241.0011/02/2014
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions158.6309/22/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions558.1308/05/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions705.0007/10/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions28,200.0006/23/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions6,462.5004/23/2014
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions352.5004/23/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions499.3803/31/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions121.0303/03/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5002/27/2014
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions110.4501/27/2014
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions170.3801/27/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions182.1301/20/2014
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0011/18/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions470.0011/15/2013
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions427.0009/25/2013
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0008/26/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions88.0007/29/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers22,325.0007/27/2013
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions82.0006/17/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions558.0006/05/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions427.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions7,344.0004/24/2013
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,938.0004/24/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0002/07/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers7,344.0001/01/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions646.0010/18/2012
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions17,625.0008/02/2012
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0006/11/2012
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0004/23/2012
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0004/18/2012
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions431.0003/08/2012
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0002/06/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions383.0012/08/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers12,650.0008/18/2011
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers4,600.0008/18/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0007/07/2011
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions920.0007/07/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions299.0004/27/2011
MS-62NGCBowers & Merena1,899.0011/03/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0009/22/2010
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions173.0008/30/2010
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions110.0008/30/2010
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0008/11/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0008/02/2010
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions131.0006/21/2010
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0002/15/2010
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions322.0012/03/2009
AU-55ANACSStack's776.0011/09/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0009/11/2009
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions99.0007/01/2009
MS-64PCGSStack's16,000.0007/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0004/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0004/01/2009
AU-53ICGHeritage Auctions150.0004/01/2009
VF-30ICGHeritage Auctions91.0003/18/2009
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions98.0002/16/2009
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0002/01/2009
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions633.0012/04/2008
PO-1PCGSStack's28,000.0011/01/2008
F-15ICGHeritage Auctions51.0010/29/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions34,500.0005/28/2008
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions322.0004/23/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions69.0004/16/2008
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC161.0004/07/2008
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC385.0009/13/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0005/14/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0005/14/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0005/14/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0002/01/2007
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena5,520.0002/01/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0010/30/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions102.0009/19/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0007/11/2006
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC465.0007/10/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0002/12/2006
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions322.0001/30/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0011/20/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0011/02/2005
AU-55NGCDavid Lawrence RC489.0008/29/2005
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,725.0008/22/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0006/05/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0005/15/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0004/17/2005
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities4,830.0003/08/2005
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC719.0003/06/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/23/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0001/26/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,038.0001/12/2005
AU-58PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,035.0001/10/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0001/05/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0001/02/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions756.0012/08/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0010/27/2004
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,121.0009/09/2004
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0009/09/2004
MS-62NGCBowers & Merena1,495.0007/01/2004
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions61.0006/30/2004
MS-62PCGSStack's/ANR2,645.0006/23/2004
PO-1PCGSStack's/ANR2,300.0006/01/2004
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries4,945.0004/02/2004
MS-62NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,380.0003/09/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/07/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions100.0010/15/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/08/2003
MS-60NONEStack's3,220.0010/01/2002
MS-60NONEStack's3,910.0010/01/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,830.0007/09/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,830.0004/28/2002
MS-62NGCSuperior Galleries1,415.0002/18/2002
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0002/01/2002
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena3,450.0001/08/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions5,520.0010/03/2001
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions374.0010/03/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0010/03/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0010/03/2001
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions125.0011/23/2000
XF-45NONEHeritage Auctions460.0005/04/2000
AU-58NONEGoldberg Auctioneers288.0002/06/2000
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena8,625.0001/05/1999
MS-64NONEDavid Akers12,100.0005/01/1998
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena33,000.0004/01/1997
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena8,800.0004/01/1997
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena1,760.0011/01/1996
VF-20NONEBowers & Merena1,430.0008/01/1996
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena9,625.0008/01/1996
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena2,860.0006/24/1996
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena6,600.0001/25/1996
VF-35NONEBowers & Merena3,300.0011/01/1988
MS-64NONENumismatic Gallery8.0004/01/1941
F-12NONENumismatic Gallery1.5004/01/1941
F-12NONENumismatic Gallery2.5004/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery2.5004/01/1941