As of May, 2024, a 1846 Half Dollar 6/Horizontal 6 in circulated condition is worth between $250.00 and $5,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $6,500.00 and $27,500.00, 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 $14,950.00 in the 05/28/2001 by renowned auctioneer Goldberg Auctioneers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 30.00 millimeters
Weight: 13.36 grams
Mintage: 2,210,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1846 Half Dollar 6/Horizontal 6 (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+27,500.00
MS-6415,000.00
MS-63+12,500.00
MS-6310,000.00
MS-62+9,000.00
MS-628,000.00
MS-617,500.00
MS-606,500.00
AU-58+5,000.00
AU-584,500.00
AU-55+4,250.00
AU-554,000.00
AU-53+3,850.00
AU-533,750.00
AU-50+3,600.00
AU-503,500.00
XF-45+3,250.00
XF-453,000.00
XF-402,750.00
VF-352,500.00
VF-302,250.00
VF-251,500.00
VF-201,250.00
F-151,000.00
F-12750.00
VG-10600.00
VG-8500.00
G-6450.00
G-4350.00
AG-3250.00

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 State6,500.0027,500.0012,000.00
About Uncirculated3,500.005,000.004,056.25
Extremely Fine2,750.003,250.003,000.00
Fine and Very Fine750.002,500.001,541.67
Good and Very Good350.00600.00475.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good250.00250.00250.00

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 1846 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1846-O Half Dollar Tall Date (Regular Strike)150.009,000.0012,500.0022,500.00
1846 Half Dollar Medium Date (Regular Strike)60.001,100.001,250.0015,000.00
1846 Half Dollar Tall Date (Regular Strike)75.001,600.001,750.0045,000.00
1846-O Half Dollar Medium Date (Regular Strike)40.002,250.002,500.0035,000.00
1846 Half Dollar Medium Date (Proof)N/AN/A15,000.0075,000.00

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.

1846 Half Dollar 6/Horizontal 6 (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

$437.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,800.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,347.47

Average Sale Price
$2,040.00

Most Recent Sale Price
16

Number of Sales
$21,559.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+12,337.5014,950.0013,643.75
MS-647,188.0014,375.009,908.64
MS-6365.009,775.007,375.50
MS-623,565.008,280.006,016.31
MS-613,290.003,898.503,546.17
MS-607,150.007,150.007,150.00
AU-582,703.003,019.002,881.00
AU-551,006.002,769.602,013.20
AU-531,553.002,467.501,992.63
AU-50825.002,990.001,456.37
XF-45437.002,800.001,347.47
XF-40546.001,527.501,032.13
VF-351,092.751,092.751,092.75
VF-30374.001,440.00933.57
VF-25646.25780.00713.13
VF-2030.00690.00297.56
F-15490.00490.00490.00
F-12384.00384.00384.00
VG-8155.00155.00155.00
G-6456.00456.00456.00
G-4219.00305.50262.25
AG-3184.00184.00184.00
PO-1243.00403.00323.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1846 Half Dollar 6/Horizontal 6 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ 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 1846 Half Dollar 6/Horizontal 6 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1846 Half Dollar 6/Horizontal 6 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 60.19% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's Bowers with 8.33% / 6.48% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1846 Half Dollar 6/Horizontal 6 (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-45PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0004/24/2023
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions384.0001/11/2023
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,800.0010/02/2022
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0005/16/2022
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions1,080.0003/30/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0008/25/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/21/2021
MS-65+NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions12,337.5004/21/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0010/07/2020
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions5,520.0006/07/2020
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers384.0003/25/2020
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0002/26/2020
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions2,769.6009/08/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0005/15/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0004/28/2019
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions960.0003/16/2019
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0001/14/2019
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0006/21/2018
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0002/22/2018
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions780.0001/03/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5002/16/2017
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0010/31/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5010/03/2016
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5006/08/2016
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions2,534.4804/27/2016
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions2,467.5012/03/2015
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5009/22/2015
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers5,434.3802/06/2015
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,345.0011/02/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0006/04/2014
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions1,092.7506/04/2014
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions646.2501/08/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,293.0012/05/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions2,703.0011/15/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,293.0009/25/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0008/08/2013
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions3,290.0007/11/2013
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0007/11/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions2,703.0004/24/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions1,058.0002/07/2013
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9,500.0012/02/2012
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0009/06/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions403.0007/23/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/12/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/18/2012
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers3,019.0003/22/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions8,625.0002/02/2012
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/03/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0011/08/2011
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers8,912.5008/18/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions7,763.0008/11/2011
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0007/07/2011
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers243.0003/18/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions9,775.0001/05/2011
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0008/11/2010
AU-53NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,070.0004/09/2009
G-4ICGHeritage Auctions219.0004/01/2009
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0003/01/2009
F-15DGSDavid Lawrence RC490.0010/02/2008
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions460.0006/26/2008
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0004/01/2008
AU-50ANACSDavid Lawrence RC1,438.0002/21/2008
XF-40NONEStack's1,035.0010/16/2007
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0009/27/2007
MS-61NGCStack's3,898.5008/05/2007
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0005/15/2007
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0005/01/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions1,006.0004/09/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0003/01/2007
AU-50NONEStack's2,990.0010/01/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0008/13/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions5,463.0004/06/2006
MS-64NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities9,775.0003/14/2006
AU-50NONER.M. Smythe1,035.0003/07/2006
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions403.0008/01/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0006/06/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0006/02/2005
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions1,553.0006/02/2005
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena9,200.0003/10/2005
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC5,175.0003/06/2005
MS-62NGCGoldberg Auctioneers7,245.0002/23/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions546.0002/16/2005
MS-62PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities8,280.0001/10/2005
AU-55NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,530.0001/10/2005
XF-45NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,150.0001/10/2005
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena7,188.0003/11/2004
MS-62NGCGoldberg Auctioneers6,613.0001/28/2004
XF-45PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,150.0009/17/2003
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions4,255.0007/26/2003
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries9,660.0005/27/2003
MS-62NGCBowers & Merena5,290.0011/06/2002
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions3,565.0006/01/2002
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena14,375.0003/21/2002
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions437.0011/18/2001
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,121.0010/02/2001
XF-45PCGSBowers & Merena748.0006/28/2001
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers14,950.0005/28/2001
VG-8NONEHeritage Auctions155.0010/01/2000
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions316.0001/08/2000
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries10,350.0002/01/1999
AU-55PCGSBowers & Merena1,380.0001/05/1999
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena7,150.0004/01/1997
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena7,975.0001/25/1996
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena825.0011/01/1988
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery62.5004/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery30.0004/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery65.0004/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery35.0004/01/1941