As of May, 2024, a 1847/6 Half Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $3,000.00 and $27,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $30,000.00 and $40,000.00, 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 $43,125.00 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: 1,156,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1847/6 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-6240,000.00
MS-6132,500.00
MS-6030,000.00
AU-58+27,500.00
AU-5825,000.00
AU-55+22,500.00
AU-5520,000.00
AU-53+18,500.00
AU-5317,500.00
AU-50+16,000.00
AU-5015,000.00
XF-45+14,000.00
XF-4513,000.00
XF-4012,000.00
VF-3511,000.00
VF-308,000.00
VF-256,500.00
VF-205,500.00
F-155,000.00
F-124,500.00
VG-104,000.00
VG-83,750.00
G-63,500.00
G-43,000.00

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 State30,000.0040,000.0034,166.67
About Uncirculated15,000.0027,500.0020,250.00
Extremely Fine12,000.0014,000.0013,000.00
Fine and Very Fine4,500.0011,000.006,750.00
Good and Very Good3,000.004,000.003,562.50

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 1847 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1847 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)40.001,100.001,250.0017,500.00
1847-O Half Dollar (Regular Strike)40.001,350.001,500.0025,000.00
1847 Half Dollar (Proof)N/AN/A15,000.0035,000.00
1847/6 Half Dollar WB-9, FS-301 Overdate (Regular Strike)2,750.0025,000.0027,500.0040,000.00

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.

1847/6 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

$17,625.00

Lowest Sale Price
$43,125.00

Highest Sale Price
$31,672.60

Average Sale Price
$17,625.00

Most Recent Sale Price
5

Number of Sales
$158,363.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6319,800.0019,800.0019,800.00
MS-6217,625.0043,125.0031,672.60
MS-605,640.005,640.005,640.00
AU-5514,400.0014,400.0014,400.00
XF-455,290.0012,000.008,170.50
XF-404,920.009,200.007,548.33
VF-355,640.009,000.007,180.00
VF-307,130.007,130.007,130.00
VF-257,188.007,188.007,188.00
VF-203,520.004,025.003,772.50
F-123,360.003,360.003,360.00
VG-81,980.001,980.001,980.00
G-41,410.001,410.001,410.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1847/6 Half Dollar (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 $43,125.00.

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 1847/6 Half Dollar (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1847/6 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 53.85% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Stack's with 11.54% / 11.54% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1847/6 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-60NGCHeritage Auctions5,640.0005/16/2022
XF-45PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,462.5005/14/2020
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0002/23/2020
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers12,000.0011/20/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions4,920.0010/24/2019
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions7,500.0008/18/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions14,400.0008/18/2019
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions9,000.0004/28/2019
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers9,600.0011/08/2017
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions17,625.0001/04/2017
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0007/07/2016
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions5,640.0001/07/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions36,425.0001/07/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions38,188.0011/15/2013
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers43,125.0008/18/2011
VF-30NONEStack's7,130.0002/26/2008
VF-25NONEStack's7,188.0010/16/2007
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0001/01/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions4,025.0006/02/2005
XF-40NGCDavid Lawrence RC9,200.0003/06/2005
XF-45NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,290.0001/10/2005
MS-62NGCSuperior Galleries23,000.0002/01/1999
VF-20NONEStack's3,520.0001/15/1997
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena19,800.0001/25/1996
XF-40NONEHeritage Auctions8,525.0010/05/1995
VG-8PCGSSuperior Galleries1,980.0001/30/1995