As of May, 2024, a 1852-O Half Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $450.00 and $5,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5,500.00 and $55,000.00, 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 $43,200.00 in the 01/15/2023 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: 144,000
Mint: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1852-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-6555,000.00
MS-64+35,000.00
MS-6425,000.00
MS-63+20,000.00
MS-6315,000.00
MS-62+10,000.00
MS-628,500.00
MS-616,500.00
MS-605,500.00
AU-58+5,000.00
AU-584,500.00
AU-55+4,000.00
AU-553,500.00
AU-53+3,250.00
AU-533,000.00
AU-50+2,850.00
AU-502,750.00
XF-45+2,500.00
XF-452,250.00
XF-402,000.00
VF-351,750.00
VF-301,500.00
VF-251,250.00
VF-201,100.00
F-151,000.00
F-12900.00
VG-10800.00
VG-8750.00
G-6650.00
G-4600.00
AG-3450.00

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 State5,500.0055,000.0020,055.56
About Uncirculated2,750.005,000.003,606.25
Extremely Fine2,000.002,500.002,250.00
Fine and Very Fine900.001,750.001,250.00
Good and Very Good600.00800.00700.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good450.00450.00450.00

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 1852 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1852 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)650.004,250.004,500.0027,500.00
1852 Half Dollar (Proof)N/AN/A42,500.0042,500.00

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.

1852-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

$5.25

Lowest Sale Price
$1,323.00

Highest Sale Price
$756.13

Average Sale Price
$720.00

Most Recent Sale Price
29

Number of Sales
$21,927.63

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+14,300.0043,200.0027,723.44
MS-646,380.0018,400.0012,663.13
MS-6317.009,775.006,302.43
MS-621,650.0014,950.006,737.40
MS-601,035.003,910.002,473.25
AU-581,495.002,585.002,145.00
AU-55834.003,055.001,579.14
AU-53506.001,938.751,391.63
AU-50546.002,520.001,192.49
XF-45403.001,725.00975.36
XF-405.251,323.00756.13
VF-35604.001,265.00878.57
VF-30299.001,800.00715.13
VF-25472.00780.00615.88
VF-207.50940.00581.25
F-15518.00822.50701.42
F-12138.00528.00326.71
VG-10276.00276.00276.00
VG-8217.38481.75325.04
AG-3240.00240.00240.00
PO-1763.751,200.00934.58

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1852-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 $43,200.00.

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 1852-O Half Dollar (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1852-O Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 64.46% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Stack's with 10.24% / 5.42% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1852-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
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0005/10/2023
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers1,080.0003/29/2023
AG-3PCGSStack's Bowers240.0003/29/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions720.0002/08/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions43,200.0001/15/2023
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,800.0001/15/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions870.0001/11/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions840.0005/16/2022
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions1,500.0003/30/2022
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions528.0005/26/2021
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers9,600.0003/31/2021
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,260.0002/09/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0010/07/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0003/25/2020
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers576.0003/25/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0001/22/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0012/07/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0009/08/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions660.0008/21/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,110.0008/18/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions600.0005/15/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions480.0002/03/2019
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions312.0001/16/2019
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0008/22/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0008/19/2018
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0006/17/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0006/17/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0001/03/2018
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0001/03/2018
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions840.0001/03/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0011/08/2017
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0010/10/2017
XF-45PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers999.0006/05/2017
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions1,997.5002/16/2017
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0002/16/2017
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers646.2511/16/2016
AU-55ANACSStack's Bowers1,645.0011/02/2016
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers1,880.0011/02/2016
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0010/31/2016
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions481.7508/16/2016
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions763.7506/08/2016
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers940.0003/30/2016
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers1,351.2503/30/2016
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,400.0003/27/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions4,935.0001/06/2016
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5001/06/2016
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions423.0010/20/2015
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions763.7509/20/2015
VF-25PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers734.3809/14/2015
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions822.5007/12/2015
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions822.5007/12/2015
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions763.7506/07/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2506/07/2015
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0003/01/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions36,718.7510/27/2014
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions1,938.7506/04/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions499.3806/04/2014
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions217.3806/02/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2504/23/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions14,100.0002/03/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions705.0001/08/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions515.0012/05/2013
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions734.0011/15/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0011/15/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0011/01/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0009/25/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.0008/08/2013
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers2,350.0007/27/2013
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers15,275.0007/27/2013
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers734.0005/30/2013
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions705.0004/24/2013
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers2,585.0004/16/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions5,875.0008/02/2012
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions604.0007/12/2012
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0007/12/2012
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0005/30/2012
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0004/18/2012
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0002/02/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0009/07/2011
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0009/07/2011
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers8,625.0008/18/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0008/11/2011
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0008/11/2011
VF-35PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers604.0002/03/2011
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena12,650.0011/03/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0010/27/2010
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0008/11/2010
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/08/2010
MS-62NGCStack's5,463.0006/15/2010
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions3,738.0004/28/2010
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0012/03/2009
XF-40DGSDavid Lawrence RC921.0005/07/2009
VG-10ICGHeritage Auctions276.0004/29/2009
VF-25ICGHeritage Auctions518.0004/01/2009
AU-55PCGSStack's2,000.0003/01/2009
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions232.0002/04/2009
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC674.0010/02/2008
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions184.0009/24/2008
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0009/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions18,400.0007/30/2008
MS-62PCGSStack's14,950.0007/27/2008
XF-40PCGSStack's1,323.0007/27/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions463.0005/28/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions633.0005/28/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions748.0004/23/2008
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0001/21/2008
AU-55PCGSStack's2,150.0001/07/2008
XF-40PCGSScotsman1,035.0010/19/2007
AU-53NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,610.0009/13/2007
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0008/15/2007
MS-62NGCStack's7,475.0006/20/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0005/15/2007
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0005/01/2007
AU-55PCGSStack's1,265.0003/01/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions834.0003/01/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions546.0002/20/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions6,038.0010/24/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0010/24/2006
AU-50NONEStack's1,553.0010/01/2006
XF-45ANACSDavid Lawrence RC403.0009/04/2006
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,495.0008/28/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0007/11/2006
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0002/09/2006
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/24/2006
MS-64NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities14,950.0012/06/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/02/2005
MS-63NGCSuperior Galleries5,175.0009/19/2005
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0009/01/2005
MS-62NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities6,900.0006/23/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0006/06/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0005/15/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0005/09/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC9,775.0003/06/2005
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers9,775.0002/23/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/12/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions6,038.0001/12/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions978.0001/12/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0001/05/2005
AU-55NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,150.0011/30/2004
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions472.0009/13/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0009/09/2004
AU-58PCGSBowers & Merena1,955.0007/01/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0006/16/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions1,323.0007/26/2003
MS-60NCSSuperior Galleries1,035.0001/06/2003
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0011/21/2002
MS-60NONEStack's3,910.0010/01/2002
AU-53PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers506.0002/18/2002
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions541.0001/13/2002
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions404.0011/18/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0010/03/2001
AU-55PCGSR.M. Smythe1,100.0005/01/2001
AU-58NONEBowers & Merena1,495.0010/26/2000
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers604.0002/06/2000
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,945.0006/01/1999
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,210.0005/31/1999
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions16,675.0002/01/1999
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena5,980.0001/05/1999
AU-55NONEDavid Akers990.0005/01/1998
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena6,380.0004/01/1997
MS-62NONEHeritage Auctions1,650.0005/01/1996
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena14,300.0001/25/1996
AU-55NGCSuperior Galleries1,100.0005/01/1995
XF-40NONEB. Max Mehl5.2506/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery17.0004/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery7.5004/01/1941