As of May, 2024, a 1845 Half Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $65.00 and $1,850.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,000.00 and $22,500.00, 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 $16,450.00 in the 11/15/2013 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: 589,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1845 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-64+22,500.00
MS-6412,500.00
MS-63+6,000.00
MS-635,000.00
MS-62+3,500.00
MS-622,750.00
MS-612,250.00
MS-602,000.00
AU-58+1,850.00
AU-581,750.00
AU-55+1,600.00
AU-551,500.00
AU-53+1,200.00
AU-531,100.00
AU-50+1,000.00
AU-50900.00
XF-45+800.00
XF-45750.00
XF-40600.00
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-6100.00
G-485.00
AG-365.00

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 State2,000.0022,500.007,062.50
About Uncirculated900.001,850.001,362.50
Extremely Fine600.00800.00716.67
Fine and Very Fine175.00500.00304.17
Good and Very Good85.00150.00115.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good65.0065.0065.00

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 1845 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1845-O Half Dollar (Regular Strike)35.001,150.001,250.0025,000.00
1845-O Half Dollar No Drapery (Regular Strike)75.002,250.002,750.008,500.00
1845 Half Dollar (Proof)N/AN/A40,000.0060,000.00
1845 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A55,000.0055,000.00

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.

1845 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

$75.00

Lowest Sale Price
$558.13

Highest Sale Price
$302.77

Average Sale Price
$372.00

Most Recent Sale Price
32

Number of Sales
$9,688.63

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+3.753.753.75
MS-64+16,450.0016,450.0016,450.00
MS-643,055.0010,500.006,560.63
MS-63127.003,466.251,885.46
MS-62121.001,920.001,302.95
MS-611,057.502,880.001,968.75
MS-60264.00935.00553.00
AU-58184.001,610.00677.92
AU-55161.001,500.00604.85
AU-53288.00546.00418.83
AU-5075.00558.13302.77
XF-45104.00456.00241.21
XF-40132.00411.00232.67
VF-35193.88456.00294.72
VF-30196.00264.00224.20
VF-25150.00150.00150.00
VF-205.00135.1360.23
F-123.003.003.00
VG-1069.0069.0069.00
PO-182.60374.00205.40

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1845 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64+ having the highest max price $16,450.00.

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 1845 Half Dollar (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1845 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.43% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 10.29% / 4.57% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1845 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-61PCGSStack's Bowers2,880.0006/16/2023
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers264.0003/29/2023
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions900.0003/08/2023
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0002/01/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions372.0001/04/2023
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0012/14/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions360.0012/07/2022
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0011/02/2022
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers456.0008/31/2022
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions810.0005/16/2022
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0005/16/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10,500.0005/08/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers288.0004/13/2022
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions780.0003/14/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers456.0010/27/2021
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0004/21/2021
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers264.0011/18/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0011/04/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers264.0009/10/2020
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers456.0003/25/2020
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,500.0001/12/2020
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions360.0010/09/2019
MS-64+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions16,450.0009/26/2019
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions504.0009/11/2019
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers264.0008/20/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions132.0005/22/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions408.0002/27/2019
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers192.0002/20/2019
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions900.0002/03/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0001/23/2019
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions552.0001/14/2019
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions384.0001/02/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions204.0010/31/2018
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0009/19/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0009/09/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0005/09/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0004/29/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers10,200.0003/21/2018
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0003/13/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0003/06/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0002/22/2018
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers840.0011/08/2017
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0011/08/2017
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0009/07/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5007/06/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers6,462.5011/02/2016
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers352.5011/02/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5003/01/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5012/03/2015
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions258.5006/21/2015
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions446.5006/07/2015
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions493.5006/07/2015
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5004/26/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5003/01/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions535.8001/07/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,055.0001/07/2015
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0001/04/2015
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC280.0011/02/2014
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0010/08/2014
AU-58ANACSGreat Collections528.1409/14/2014
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions193.8808/11/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions9,987.5006/23/2014
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions282.0006/04/2014
PO-1NGCGreat Collections82.6003/23/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions558.1303/21/2014
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions135.1301/20/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0012/05/2013
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions16,450.0011/15/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions382.0011/15/2013
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions259.0010/28/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0009/25/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0009/25/2013
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions470.0008/08/2013
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers3,466.2507/27/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections101.0007/14/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions282.0004/24/2013
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers588.0004/16/2013
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,000.0010/18/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0007/12/2012
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0007/12/2012
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0007/12/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0005/30/2012
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions322.0005/30/2012
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions150.0012/08/2011
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0012/08/2011
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions253.0011/08/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions431.0011/08/2011
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0009/07/2011
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers1,610.0008/18/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0007/07/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0012/02/2010
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0010/27/2010
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions299.0010/27/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0008/11/2010
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0008/11/2010
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0008/02/2010
AU-50ANACSDavid Lawrence RC288.0009/21/2009
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0009/11/2009
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC426.0008/03/2009
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions184.0005/27/2009
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions150.0003/18/2009
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC276.0003/09/2009
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions184.0002/16/2009
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0001/01/2009
XF-45DGSDavid Lawrence RC127.0010/02/2008
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions75.0009/24/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions98.0005/28/2008
VG-10ICGHeritage Auctions69.0004/28/2008
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0004/23/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0003/26/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions253.0003/19/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0001/23/2008
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions489.0012/04/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0010/08/2007
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions196.0010/02/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0005/16/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0005/14/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0004/02/2007
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions691.0003/20/2007
MS-62PCGSStack's1,150.0003/01/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0001/09/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0010/30/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions460.0010/25/2006
AU-53NGCDavid Lawrence RC391.0008/14/2006
AU-55ANACSDavid Lawrence RC173.0006/19/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0006/01/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions184.0001/30/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0012/13/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0006/06/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0006/06/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions174.0005/15/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions233.0005/09/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0005/04/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0004/20/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC4,025.0003/06/2005
MS-60PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers748.0002/23/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0002/13/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0001/17/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0011/08/2004
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0009/15/2004
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions288.0009/13/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions380.0009/09/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions506.0009/09/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions334.0008/23/2004
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena1,495.0007/01/2004
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions472.0002/04/2004
MS-63NONEGoldberg Auctioneers127.0001/28/2004
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions299.0011/17/2003
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions920.0011/07/2003
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers5,175.0009/17/2003
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions437.0009/01/2003
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0005/01/2003
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0003/03/2003
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena1,265.0007/31/2002
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions247.0007/28/2002
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena2,185.0003/21/2002
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers184.0002/18/2002
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0010/06/2001
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0010/03/2001
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions316.0010/03/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0010/03/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0010/03/2001
MS-60PCGSBowers & Merena690.0006/28/2001
MS-62NGCGoldberg Auctioneers121.0005/28/2001
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions320.0007/13/2000
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers311.0002/06/2000
MS-62NGCGoldberg Auctioneers184.0002/06/2000
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena1,610.0001/05/1999
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena3,080.0001/25/1996
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,210.0001/25/1996
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena935.0011/01/1988
MS-65+NONEB. Max Mehl3.7506/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery6.0004/01/1941
F-12NONENumismatic Gallery3.0004/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery5.0004/01/1941