As of May, 2024, a 1849-O Half Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $45.00 and $1,600.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,750.00 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 $28,200.00 in the 07/27/2013 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: 2,310,000
Mint: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1849-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-6525,000.00
MS-64+7,500.00
MS-646,000.00
MS-63+4,000.00
MS-633,500.00
MS-62+3,250.00
MS-623,000.00
MS-612,000.00
MS-601,750.00
AU-58+1,600.00
AU-581,500.00
AU-55+1,350.00
AU-551,250.00
AU-53+1,100.00
AU-531,000.00
AU-50+950.00
AU-50900.00
XF-45+750.00
XF-45650.00
XF-40500.00
VF-35400.00
VF-30300.00
VF-25250.00
VF-20200.00
F-15150.00
F-12125.00
VG-10110.00
VG-8100.00
G-690.00
G-475.00
AG-360.00
FR-250.00
PO-145.00

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 State1,750.0025,000.006,222.22
About Uncirculated900.001,600.001,206.25
Extremely Fine500.00750.00633.33
Fine and Very Fine125.00400.00237.50
Good and Very Good75.00110.0093.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good45.0060.0051.67

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 1849 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1849 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)45.001,350.001,500.0017,500.00
1849 Half Dollar (Proof)N/AN/A37,500.0090,000.00

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.

1849-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

$2.75

Lowest Sale Price
$312.00

Highest Sale Price
$154.93

Average Sale Price
$312.00

Most Recent Sale Price
30

Number of Sales
$4,647.75

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+3.1528,200.0011,619.69
MS-653,163.003,163.003,163.00
MS-643,055.006,463.003,929.14
MS-636.002,415.001,623.43
MS-62863.003,300.001,971.14
MS-61960.001,560.001,217.48
MS-60311.0012,650.001,932.88
AU-58230.001,840.00763.21
AU-55129.251,057.50598.95
AU-5389.00920.00528.22
AU-50104.00822.50405.35
XF-4586.001,116.00300.63
XF-402.75312.00154.93
VF-3599.00228.00157.68
VF-3054.00175.00124.58
VF-2589.0089.0089.00
VF-201.50138.0049.19
F-1545.0045.0045.00
F-1299.0099.0099.00
VG-1075.0075.0075.00
VG-822.0022.0022.00
PO-191.002,990.00733.40

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1849-O Half Dollar (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 $28,200.00.

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 1849-O Half Dollar (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1849-O Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.10% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 11.16% / 3.00% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1849-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-45PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0004/24/2023
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers552.0003/29/2023
AU-55NGCStack's Bowers720.0003/29/2023
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions840.0003/08/2023
MS-62PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,467.5002/23/2023
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions664.8001/25/2023
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions396.0012/07/2022
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,080.0010/26/2022
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers312.0010/11/2022
MS-61NGCStack's Bowers1,560.0008/31/2022
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions384.0006/22/2022
AU-55NGCStack's Bowers900.0006/17/2022
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions630.0005/18/2022
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions780.0005/16/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers336.0004/26/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers384.0004/26/2022
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers216.0004/26/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers600.0004/13/2022
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions169.0003/14/2022
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0011/10/2021
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions312.0006/16/2021
AU-55PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions793.1305/27/2021
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0005/26/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0005/19/2021
MS-61NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,468.7504/21/2021
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers1,140.0003/31/2021
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers552.0003/31/2021
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0002/09/2021
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.0002/09/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,340.0002/09/2021
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers360.0012/21/2020
VF-30NGCStack's Bowers156.0012/21/2020
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0011/18/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers264.0007/29/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers3,360.0005/20/2020
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions156.0004/29/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0004/01/2020
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,080.0003/25/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers228.0003/25/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions396.0003/04/2020
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers100.0009/18/2019
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions576.0009/08/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0007/14/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0006/05/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions228.0005/15/2019
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0004/28/2019
XF-45PCGSKagin's374.0004/01/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions288.0003/20/2019
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0002/27/2019
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0001/14/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions84.0012/26/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0011/11/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0009/05/2018
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers552.0005/23/2018
MS-62PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,410.0005/17/2018
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0004/29/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0004/29/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0003/13/2018
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0003/13/2018
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0003/06/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0002/22/2018
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC175.0011/20/2017
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0008/02/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0001/04/2017
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers564.0011/16/2016
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers763.7511/02/2016
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0010/31/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0010/03/2016
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5010/03/2016
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers352.5009/12/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions705.0009/07/2016
AU-53PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers764.0009/05/2016
AU-50ANACSDavid Lawrence RC300.0008/29/2016
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions593.3808/10/2016
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0007/27/2016
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5007/27/2016
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0006/08/2016
MS-63NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,938.7505/19/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,500.3304/27/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0002/04/2016
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5012/03/2015
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2508/11/2015
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions587.5006/07/2015
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions763.7504/26/2015
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7502/03/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0002/01/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5002/01/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions793.1301/07/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0012/21/2014
VG-10NGCDavid Lawrence RC75.0012/07/2014
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC700.0011/02/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions15,275.0010/27/2014
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5010/08/2014
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions129.2509/22/2014
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/05/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,997.5008/05/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions470.0007/10/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions94.0001/27/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions293.7501/20/2014
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions329.0012/05/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions734.0011/15/2013
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.0011/15/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions159.0009/30/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions397.0009/25/2013
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions417.0009/25/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions88.0009/02/2013
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers28,200.0007/27/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections99.0007/14/2013
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions147.0006/17/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,463.0006/05/2013
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers449.0004/16/2013
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0012/03/2012
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions165.0011/29/2012
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions112.0011/26/2012
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers1,057.5011/16/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions91.0011/12/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions165.0011/12/2012
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions558.0009/06/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions176.0009/06/2012
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0007/12/2012
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0006/11/2012
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0005/28/2012
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0002/02/2012
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions61.0001/09/2012
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers748.0011/15/2011
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0011/08/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0010/13/2011
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions196.0009/26/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0009/07/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers3,737.5008/18/2011
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0008/11/2011
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0008/11/2011
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0005/09/2011
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0001/17/2011
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC513.0012/09/2010
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0012/02/2010
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0012/02/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena4,025.0011/03/2010
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0010/27/2010
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0010/27/2010
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0009/22/2010
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0009/06/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0008/30/2010
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0008/11/2010
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0008/02/2010
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena1,869.0006/17/2010
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0006/02/2010
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0002/15/2010
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0001/06/2010
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0011/16/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0007/01/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions115.0004/01/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions104.0004/01/2009
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions82.0003/04/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions518.0012/04/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0010/01/2008
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions86.0009/29/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions12,650.0009/01/2008
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions690.0008/11/2008
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions76.0008/11/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions64.0004/16/2008
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0004/14/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions92.0003/17/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0002/20/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0008/13/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0005/16/2007
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions299.0005/15/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions124.0005/14/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0005/01/2007
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC575.0004/02/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions166.0002/20/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0001/29/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0001/17/2007
AU-58NGCSuperior Galleries546.0011/16/2006
MS-60NONEStack's12,650.0010/01/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0009/19/2006
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0008/22/2006
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC426.0007/17/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions55.0004/23/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions489.0004/11/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions690.0001/24/2006
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/01/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,415.0001/01/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0011/02/2005
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions374.0009/07/2005
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/01/2005
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena3,623.0008/12/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0006/29/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0006/05/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0005/15/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions116.0004/24/2005
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions335.0003/09/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0002/28/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0002/28/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0002/13/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0002/09/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/12/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0001/05/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0012/26/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0012/13/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0006/30/2004
MS-60NONEStack's/ANR1,265.0006/23/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions108.0006/16/2004
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries4,800.0005/31/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0001/07/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions414.0008/06/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,485.0007/26/2003
PO-1NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,990.0007/25/2003
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0001/08/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions500.0011/21/2002
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions22.0011/19/2002
MS-60NONEStack's2,645.0010/01/2002
MS-60NONEStack's2,645.0010/01/2002
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions863.0006/01/2002
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions345.0001/09/2002
MS-65NONEStack's3,163.0011/12/2001
AU-58SEGSHeritage Auctions230.0010/03/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,105.0010/03/2001
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions205.0003/21/2001
AU-55NONEGoldberg Auctioneers345.0006/07/2000
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers311.0002/06/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0006/01/1999
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena3,450.0001/05/1999
AU-50NONEDavid Akers303.0005/01/1998
MS-65+PCGSKingswood Galleries8,415.0002/01/1998
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena3,300.0004/01/1997
AU-58NONEBowers & Merena358.0011/01/1988
MS-65+NONEB. Max Mehl3.1506/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery6.0004/01/1941
XF-40NONENumismatic Gallery2.7504/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery6.5004/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery2.2504/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery1.5004/01/1941