As of May, 2024, a 1846-O Half Dollar Tall Date in circulated condition is worth between $150.00 and $9,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $12,500.00 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 $21,850.00 in the 08/18/2011 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 30.00 millimeters
Weight: 13.36 grams
Mintage: 2,304,000
Mint: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1846-O Half Dollar Tall 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-6222,500.00
MS-6115,000.00
MS-6012,500.00
AU-58+9,000.00
AU-587,500.00
AU-55+4,500.00
AU-553,500.00
AU-53+3,250.00
AU-533,000.00
AU-50+2,850.00
AU-502,750.00
XF-45+2,600.00
XF-452,500.00
XF-402,250.00
VF-351,500.00
VF-301,250.00
VF-251,100.00
VF-201,000.00
F-15800.00
F-12700.00
VG-10600.00
VG-8450.00
G-6350.00
G-4300.00
AG-3200.00
FR-2150.00

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 State12,500.0022,500.0016,666.67
About Uncirculated2,750.009,000.004,543.75
Extremely Fine2,250.002,600.002,450.00
Fine and Very Fine700.001,500.001,058.33
Good and Very Good300.00600.00425.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good150.00200.00175.00

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 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 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-O Half Dollar Tall 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

$230.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,880.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,298.52

Average Sale Price
$2,880.00

Most Recent Sale Price
22

Number of Sales
$28,567.45

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-637,425.0015,000.0011,082.50
MS-628,510.0021,850.0015,274.50
MS-61+9,987.509,987.509,987.50
MS-616,325.006,325.006,325.00
AU-58646.255,170.003,353.00
AU-552,530.005,728.133,570.83
AU-531,410.002,645.002,061.25
AU-50780.003,525.001,804.27
XF-45874.002,233.001,429.14
XF-40230.002,880.001,298.52
VF-35805.001,527.501,092.92
VF-30345.001,265.00838.02
VF-25518.00518.00518.00
VF-207.25935.00302.78
F-15305.50460.00379.63
F-12153.00646.25309.92
VG-10214.00411.00317.91
VG-8144.00441.00277.00
G-6138.00178.00155.60
G-4105.00132.00118.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1846-O Half Dollar Tall Date (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from G-4 to MS-63. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-62 having the highest max price $21,850.00.

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-O Half Dollar Tall Date (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1846-O Half Dollar Tall Date (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.73% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 7.69% / 5.59% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1846-O Half Dollar Tall 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
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,140.0012/17/2023
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0008/20/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions840.0006/01/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions780.0005/16/2022
MS-62PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions20,562.5001/27/2022
MS-61+NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,987.5004/21/2021
AU-50ANACSStack's Bowers2,640.0003/31/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0002/09/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0012/21/2020
G-6NGCStack's Bowers168.0012/21/2020
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0011/04/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,740.0008/09/2020
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers216.0003/25/2020
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers408.0003/25/2020
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0003/04/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,501.2012/07/2019
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions150.0009/04/2019
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,260.0004/28/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions780.0004/28/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions930.0003/16/2019
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0004/29/2018
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0004/29/2018
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0003/29/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0003/20/2018
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0002/22/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions15,000.0001/03/2018
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0011/02/2017
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,875.0008/21/2017
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0002/16/2017
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers646.2511/02/2016
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5006/08/2016
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2504/12/2016
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,527.5003/30/2016
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,762.5002/04/2016
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0002/04/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/06/2016
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/06/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,966.8812/03/2015
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers16,450.0011/05/2015
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions305.5006/21/2015
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2506/07/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions5,170.0004/26/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5002/01/2015
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions359.5501/18/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions3,407.5011/06/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions13,512.5010/27/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions5,728.1308/05/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,233.7506/04/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0004/23/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5002/27/2014
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions329.0001/20/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions3,818.7501/08/2014
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/08/2014
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions881.0012/05/2013
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions153.0012/05/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions2,233.0009/25/2013
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0009/25/2013
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions2,350.0007/11/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,469.0006/05/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0006/05/2013
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions999.0004/24/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions2,350.0002/07/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions1,528.0001/09/2013
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions247.0001/09/2013
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions188.0001/09/2013
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0011/29/2012
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions969.0010/08/2012
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,821.2508/04/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,146.0008/02/2012
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0005/30/2012
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0005/30/2012
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0004/18/2012
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0002/02/2012
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers21,850.0008/18/2011
XF-45ANACSStack's Bowers978.0006/14/2011
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0003/17/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/05/2011
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions389.0001/05/2011
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0008/11/2010
XF-45ANACSStack's1,610.0011/09/2009
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0010/22/2009
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0007/31/2009
AU-55PCGSStack's5,175.0007/01/2009
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0003/01/2009
F-12DGSDavid Lawrence RC184.0010/02/2008
G-6DGSDavid Lawrence RC144.0010/02/2008
VF-30ICGHeritage Auctions431.0009/01/2008
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0009/01/2008
VG-8ICGHeritage Auctions276.0006/26/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions633.0005/28/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions1,610.0002/13/2008
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions833.0011/06/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions1,955.0005/01/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions1,150.0003/01/2007
XF-45ANACSStack's1,495.0003/01/2007
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0002/01/2007
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,289.0008/07/2006
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions518.0006/01/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions1,208.0004/26/2006
MS-61NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities6,325.0003/14/2006
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0011/07/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0011/02/2005
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0005/04/2005
AU-55NGCBowers & Merena2,530.0003/10/2005
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,438.0003/06/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions367.0002/28/2005
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/12/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0001/12/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0001/12/2005
MS-62PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities9,000.0001/10/2005
MS-62NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities8,510.0001/10/2005
XF-40PCIAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,265.0001/10/2005
MS-63NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities11,500.0001/10/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0012/13/2004
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions178.0008/23/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0007/20/2004
AU-50ANACSBowers & Merena1,495.0007/08/2004
VF-35PCGSStack's/ANR1,265.0006/23/2004
VF-35PCGSStack's/ANR1,100.0006/01/2004
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions105.0003/24/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0011/17/2003
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0011/07/2003
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0010/29/2003
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions214.0003/03/2003
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions380.0001/08/2003
AU-50NONEStack's3,335.0010/01/2002
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0009/01/2002
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions874.0007/27/2002
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0006/01/2002
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0004/25/2002
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions719.0010/03/2001
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0010/03/2001
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0010/03/2001
XF-40SEGSHeritage Auctions230.0002/01/2001
AU-53PCGSBowers & Merena2,645.0001/05/1999
AU-58PCGSBowers & Merena4,715.0001/05/1999
VF-20NONEBowers & Merena935.0004/01/1997
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions4,400.0005/01/1996
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena7,975.0001/25/1996
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena7,425.0001/25/1996
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena688.0011/01/1988
VF-20NONEB. Max Mehl7.2506/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery9.0004/01/1941