As of May, 2024, a 1846 Half Dollar Medium Date in circulated condition is worth between $60.00 and $1,100.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,250.00 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 $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: 2,210,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1846 Half Dollar Medium Date (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+7,500.00
MS-646,000.00
MS-63+3,000.00
MS-632,500.00
MS-62+2,000.00
MS-621,750.00
MS-611,500.00
MS-601,250.00
AU-58+1,100.00
AU-581,000.00
AU-55+850.00
AU-55800.00
AU-53+750.00
AU-53700.00
AU-50+600.00
AU-50550.00
XF-45+450.00
XF-45400.00
XF-40350.00
VF-35250.00
VF-30200.00
VF-25150.00
VF-20125.00
F-15110.00
F-12100.00
VG-1085.00
VG-880.00
G-675.00
G-470.00
AG-360.00

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 State1,250.0015,000.004,500.00
About Uncirculated550.001,100.00793.75
Extremely Fine350.00450.00400.00
Fine and Very Fine100.00250.00155.83
Good and Very Good70.0085.0077.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good60.0060.0060.00

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 Tall Date (Regular Strike)75.001,600.001,750.0045,000.00
1846 Half Dollar 6/Horizontal 6 (Regular Strike)250.005,000.006,500.0027,500.00
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 Medium Date (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

$92.00

Lowest Sale Price
$960.00

Highest Sale Price
$285.88

Average Sale Price
$900.00

Most Recent Sale Price
32

Number of Sales
$9,148.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+3,080.0016,450.009,193.33
MS-642,243.005,170.003,354.57
MS-639.001,495.001,174.37
MS-62472.001,840.001,067.26
MS-61207.001,230.00731.44
MS-60329.003,220.001,627.25
AU-58196.00900.00573.24
AU-553.15690.00288.56
AU-53196.00750.00369.81
AU-5092.00960.00285.88
XF-4589.00353.00187.48
XF-4069.00299.00148.68
VF-3562.00196.00110.96
VF-30105.75105.75105.75
VF-202.00492.00153.40
F-1239.0039.0039.00
VG-1037.0037.0037.00
G-415.0025.0020.00
PO-1132.00132.00132.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1846 Half Dollar Medium Date (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 $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 1846 Half Dollar Medium Date (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1846 Half Dollar Medium Date (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 75.86% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 10.34% / 5.60% 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 Medium Date (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-40NGCHeritage Auctions228.0006/21/2023
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0005/17/2023
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,400.0004/09/2023
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers576.0003/29/2023
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers264.0003/29/2023
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers900.0003/29/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions192.0002/15/2023
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions240.0001/04/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions216.0012/07/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers3,840.0011/09/2022
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,230.0011/02/2022
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions139.0011/02/2022
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC900.0010/23/2022
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions351.6010/19/2022
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0010/05/2022
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0007/21/2022
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0005/16/2022
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions228.0005/16/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0004/28/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers960.0004/13/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0001/05/2022
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0012/29/2021
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions210.0009/08/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0008/18/2021
AU-50ANACSStack's Bowers360.0007/28/2021
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers720.0005/25/2021
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions690.0005/19/2021
MS-63NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,468.7504/21/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0004/21/2021
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,170.0002/25/2021
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers264.0009/10/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers240.0009/10/2020
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC625.0008/16/2020
MS-62PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,351.2507/16/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0004/01/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers228.0003/25/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers144.0003/25/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers288.0003/25/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions198.0003/18/2020
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers552.0011/20/2019
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions540.0009/11/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions264.0008/28/2019
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers168.0008/28/2019
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC210.0008/11/2019
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions336.0006/26/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions264.0005/15/2019
XF-45PCGSKagin's220.0004/01/2019
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0002/27/2019
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions174.0002/27/2019
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions180.0001/23/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions312.0001/16/2019
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions348.0001/02/2019
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions492.0001/02/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0009/26/2018
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions660.0009/09/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0009/05/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0008/22/2018
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0005/16/2018
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions780.0004/29/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0004/24/2018
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions355.2004/17/2018
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0004/10/2018
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions180.0004/03/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0003/13/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0003/13/2018
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions660.0002/22/2018
AU-58ANACSStack's Bowers576.0010/18/2017
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers258.5007/19/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2506/08/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0006/08/2017
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions458.2504/11/2017
MS-62PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,650.0003/16/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2502/16/2017
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers95.0011/16/2016
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers188.0009/12/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,585.0008/09/2016
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5006/22/2016
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5005/31/2016
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC225.0004/24/2016
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions105.7501/03/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5012/03/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5008/11/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5007/28/2015
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions223.2506/07/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5006/07/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0005/10/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5002/10/2015
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions564.0001/07/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/07/2015
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC180.0011/02/2014
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions146.8811/02/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,112.5010/27/2014
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions675.6310/08/2014
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions211.5009/22/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5008/05/2014
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions470.0007/10/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5007/07/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions851.8806/04/2014
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions60.0005/05/2014
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions329.0004/28/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions270.2503/31/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions129.2501/20/2014
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions152.7501/20/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0001/08/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions881.0011/15/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions558.0011/15/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions16,450.0011/15/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions470.0011/15/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions364.0011/11/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0011/01/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions217.0009/30/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions353.0009/25/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions182.0008/26/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions270.0007/29/2013
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections161.0006/30/2013
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers1,293.0004/16/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions236.0011/29/2012
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers211.5011/16/2012
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions306.0009/06/2012
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions999.0008/02/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions999.0008/02/2012
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions403.0007/12/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/18/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0003/08/2012
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions863.0001/03/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0001/03/2012
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0012/19/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0011/08/2011
MS-63NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,438.0009/06/2011
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers833.7508/18/2011
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers1,495.0008/15/2011
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions105.0008/11/2011
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers139.1503/18/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions748.0001/05/2011
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0012/02/2010
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0011/15/2010
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions139.0008/11/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0001/18/2010
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0011/16/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0010/22/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0007/01/2009
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0004/01/2009
G-4ICGHeritage Auctions15.0003/18/2009
G-4ICGHeritage Auctions25.0003/18/2009
VG-10ICGHeritage Auctions37.0003/18/2009
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0003/02/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/01/2009
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0001/01/2009
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions136.0011/10/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions77.0011/10/2008
XF-45ANACSDavid Lawrence RC161.0009/22/2008
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0009/01/2008
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC283.0008/11/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0005/28/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0004/23/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions81.0004/23/2008
XF-45NONEGoldberg Auctioneers144.0002/13/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0011/12/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0010/24/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0007/12/2007
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC460.0006/25/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0005/16/2007
AU-55NGCDavid Lawrence RC230.0004/02/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0002/19/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0002/07/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0001/24/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0001/15/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0001/09/2007
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions489.0012/05/2006
MS-60NONEStack's2,300.0010/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities8,050.0006/21/2006
AU-50ANACSDavid Lawrence RC92.0006/19/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions39.0004/26/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions920.0001/24/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0011/27/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0011/20/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,243.0011/02/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions518.0009/26/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions178.0007/10/2005
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC530.0006/27/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0005/22/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0005/15/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0005/09/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,495.0003/06/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0002/13/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0002/13/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0001/26/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions403.0001/17/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/12/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/12/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions431.0012/08/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions228.0010/31/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions213.0009/13/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions105.0006/16/2004
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions483.0005/19/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/05/2004
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions230.0005/05/2004
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions472.0003/29/2004
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions604.0002/11/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions863.0009/01/2003
MS-60NONEStack's3,220.0010/01/2002
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions76.0007/16/2002
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions116.0007/16/2002
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0006/09/2002
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0004/25/2002
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0011/18/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0010/03/2001
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions437.0010/03/2001
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0010/03/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0010/03/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0010/03/2001
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions472.0010/03/2001
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0010/03/2001
MS-61SEGSHeritage Auctions207.0010/03/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0010/03/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0010/03/2001
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions62.0007/25/2001
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions250.0003/29/2001
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions72.0002/22/2001
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions196.0011/18/2000
XF-45NONEHeritage Auctions98.0010/01/2000
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers69.0002/06/2000
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena1,035.0001/05/1999
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0006/01/1998
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena3,080.0003/05/1998
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0007/30/1997
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena2,310.0001/25/1996
AU-55NONEB. Max Mehl3.1506/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery2.0004/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery3.0004/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery9.0004/01/1941