As of May, 2024, a 1847-O Half Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $40.00 and $1,350.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,500.00 and $25,000.00, 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 $24,675.00 in the 10/28/2021 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 30.00 millimeters
Weight: 13.36 grams
Mintage: 2,584,000
Mint: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1847-O 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-65+25,000.00
MS-6520,000.00
MS-64+12,500.00
MS-6411,000.00
MS-63+4,500.00
MS-633,500.00
MS-62+3,000.00
MS-622,750.00
MS-611,750.00
MS-601,500.00
AU-58+1,350.00
AU-581,100.00
AU-55+850.00
AU-55750.00
AU-53+650.00
AU-53600.00
AU-50+575.00
AU-50550.00
XF-45+525.00
XF-45500.00
XF-40400.00
VF-35275.00
VF-30250.00
VF-25200.00
VF-20150.00
F-15125.00
F-12100.00
VG-1085.00
VG-875.00
G-670.00
G-465.00
AG-350.00
FR-240.00

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 State1,500.0025,000.008,550.00
About Uncirculated550.001,350.00803.13
Extremely Fine400.00525.00475.00
Fine and Very Fine100.00275.00183.33
Good and Very Good65.0085.0073.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good40.0050.0045.00

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 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
1847/6 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)3,000.0027,500.0030,000.0040,000.00
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-O 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

$79.00

Lowest Sale Price
$660.00

Highest Sale Price
$220.05

Average Sale Price
$384.00

Most Recent Sale Price
35

Number of Sales
$7,701.88

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6624,000.0024,000.0024,000.00
MS-65+8,225.0024,675.0012,495.00
MS-64+7,343.757,931.007,637.38
MS-641,760.009,350.007,275.38
MS-638.004,700.002,787.91
MS-62719.002,173.751,685.23
MS-61690.001,200.00990.00
MS-60575.00900.00785.42
AU-58322.001,265.00654.06
AU-55196.00588.00358.92
AU-53150.00540.50355.12
AU-50110.00475.00247.89
XF-45+492.00492.00492.00
XF-4579.00660.00220.05
XF-404.50441.00148.84
VF-3544.00192.00136.50
VF-3065.00188.00123.33
VF-201.00288.0094.67
F-1531.0043.0037.00
F-122.0069.0043.67
VG-1070.0070.0070.00
VG-821.0021.0021.00
G-42.1012.007.05
PO-151.00506.00193.80

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1847-O Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $24,675.00.

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-O Half Dollar (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1847-O Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 66.08% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 10.13% / 8.81% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1847-O 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
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions222.0008/09/2023
AU-55NGCStack's Bowers480.0006/28/2023
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0005/17/2023
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions576.0003/29/2023
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers408.0003/29/2023
MS-62NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,880.0002/23/2023
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,106.2502/23/2023
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions169.0002/08/2023
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions169.0012/21/2022
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers480.0011/09/2022
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers60.0010/11/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions149.0006/22/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions159.0005/25/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions192.0005/25/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions240.0005/16/2022
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0004/20/2022
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers288.0004/13/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions408.0003/21/2022
AU-50NGCDavid Lawrence RC110.0001/23/2022
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC110.0001/23/2022
VF-20NGCDavid Lawrence RC115.0011/28/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers144.0011/10/2021
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions24,675.0010/28/2021
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0010/20/2021
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0004/21/2021
MS-62PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,880.0004/21/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers204.0003/31/2021
XF-45NGCStack's Bowers384.0003/31/2021
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions252.0003/22/2021
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions588.0002/09/2021
VF-35NGCStack's Bowers192.0012/21/2020
VG-10PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0011/22/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers95.0011/18/2020
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0011/04/2020
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers660.0009/10/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers288.0009/10/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0006/24/2020
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers24,000.0006/03/2020
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions900.0005/27/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions409.2004/01/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers228.0003/25/2020
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers360.0003/25/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers180.0003/25/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0003/04/2020
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0003/04/2020
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers156.0002/18/2020
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0002/12/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers144.0011/20/2019
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0009/25/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions168.0005/15/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0004/24/2019
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions528.0001/14/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0012/26/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0011/07/2018
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers2,040.0010/30/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers168.0010/30/2018
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions1,080.0009/09/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0009/05/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0008/29/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0008/01/2018
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC475.0005/20/2018
MS-62PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,173.7505/17/2018
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions104.0005/09/2018
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions504.0004/29/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0003/20/2018
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0003/13/2018
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0003/13/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0003/06/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0003/06/2018
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC175.0012/25/2017
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5007/11/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0004/26/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5004/04/2017
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0002/21/2017
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers446.5009/12/2016
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions381.8809/07/2016
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers646.2508/09/2016
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,343.7507/07/2016
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions199.7505/31/2016
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC185.0005/08/2016
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0002/14/2016
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2502/04/2016
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions188.0001/03/2016
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5012/27/2015
AU-58PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions881.2512/17/2015
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions193.8810/27/2015
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions282.0005/31/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0005/12/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5004/26/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0003/10/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions378.3503/01/2015
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions141.0002/24/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0001/07/2015
VF-20NGCDavid Lawrence RC90.0012/07/2014
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0011/02/2014
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions129.2509/22/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0008/05/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions558.1308/05/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0008/05/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions446.5007/10/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions881.2507/10/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions229.1307/07/2014
AU-55ANACSGreat Collections253.0006/08/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0004/23/2014
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions158.6301/27/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions258.5001/20/2014
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,931.0012/05/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions200.0012/02/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0011/18/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions353.0011/15/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.0011/15/2013
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions34.0009/30/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions247.0009/25/2013
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC275.0009/08/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers8,812.5007/27/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions106.0006/17/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0006/17/2013
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions412.0006/05/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0001/09/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions8,519.0011/29/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions8,225.0011/29/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions5,581.0010/18/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0009/06/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0008/02/2012
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0008/02/2012
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections110.0006/10/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions9,775.0004/18/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions109.0004/16/2012
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions177.0002/20/2012
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions44.0012/19/2011
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers1,840.0008/18/2011
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers6,900.0006/01/2011
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions255.0012/13/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0012/02/2010
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena4,313.0011/03/2010
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0008/11/2010
VF-30DGSDavid Lawrence RC65.0006/24/2010
XF-40ICGDavid Lawrence RC105.0006/07/2010
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0011/02/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0010/22/2009
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC408.0009/21/2009
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0009/11/2009
XF-40DGSDavid Lawrence RC127.0005/25/2009
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0005/20/2009
AU-53DGSDavid Lawrence RC213.0005/07/2009
XF-45DGSDavid Lawrence RC254.0005/07/2009
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0004/22/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions196.0004/01/2009
F-15ICGHeritage Auctions31.0003/18/2009
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions207.0003/09/2009
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC427.0012/08/2008
VF-35NGCDavid Lawrence RC148.0010/23/2008
AU-50DGSDavid Lawrence RC150.0010/02/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/30/2008
AU-58ANACSStack's633.0006/01/2008
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions219.0005/28/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions60.0005/28/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions151.0004/21/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions173.0003/17/2008
PO-1NGCStack's506.0002/26/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0002/13/2008
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0001/21/2008
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0012/19/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0011/28/2007
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0009/10/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0007/18/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0005/14/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions122.0005/14/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions221.0004/18/2007
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0001/29/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0001/15/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0009/20/2006
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,358.0009/12/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions8,625.0008/13/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions431.0001/24/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0011/02/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0006/05/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0005/15/2005
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions369.0005/01/2005
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0004/17/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0003/27/2005
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,725.0003/06/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0002/13/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0001/17/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions322.0001/17/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0001/05/2005
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,128.0011/30/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,645.0009/09/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions167.0006/30/2004
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions43.0006/16/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions76.0006/16/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0006/07/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0010/01/2003
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions322.0007/26/2003
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0006/04/2003
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0003/03/2003
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0011/21/2002
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions719.0006/01/2002
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0004/28/2002
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0004/25/2002
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0004/25/2002
MS-62NGCBowers & Merena1,093.0003/21/2002
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions190.0002/24/2002
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0010/03/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0010/03/2001
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0010/03/2001
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions46.0010/03/2001
AU-58PCGSR.M. Smythe1,265.0005/01/2001
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0007/27/2000
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers207.0002/06/2000
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers127.0002/06/2000
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena1,380.0001/05/1999
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena1,840.0001/05/1999
MS-64NONEDavid Akers9,350.0005/01/1998
MS-65+NONEBowers & Merena9,350.0004/01/1997
MS-65+NONEBowers & Merena10,450.0004/01/1997
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,760.0001/25/1996
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,650.0001/25/1996
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena4,180.0001/25/1996
AU-58NONEBowers & Merena385.0011/01/1988
G-4NONEB. Max Mehl2.1006/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery8.0004/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery1.0004/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery8.0004/01/1941
F-12NONENumismatic Gallery2.0004/01/1941
XF-40NONENumismatic Gallery4.5004/01/1941