As of May, 2024, a 1853-O Half Dollar No Arrows in circulated condition is worth between $250,000.00 and $750,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Fine and Very Fine grade that was hammered at $517,000.00 in the 08/01/2017 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: 4
Mint: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1853-O Half Dollar No Arrows (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
VF-35750,000.00
F-15450,000.00
F-12400,000.00
VG-10350,000.00
VG-8300,000.00
G-6250,000.00

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($)
Fine and Very Fine400,000.00750,000.00533,333.33
Good and Very Good250,000.00350,000.00300,000.00

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 1853 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1853 Half Dollar Arrows and Rays (Regular Strike)50.001,750.001,850.00150,000.00
1853-O Half Dollar Arrows and Rays (Regular Strike)50.003,750.004,000.0065,000.00
1853 Half Dollar Arrows and Rays (Proof)N/AN/A90,000.00275,000.00

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.

1853-O Half Dollar No Arrows (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

$144,000.00

Lowest Sale Price
$218,500.00

Highest Sale Price
$179,062.50

Average Sale Price
$144,000.00

Most Recent Sale Price
4

Number of Sales
$716,250.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
VF-35310,500.00517,000.00398,500.00
VF-2040,000.00161,000.00100,500.00
VG-8144,000.00218,500.00179,062.50
G-6246,750.00246,750.00246,750.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1853-O Half Dollar No Arrows (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from G-6 to VF-35. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with VF-35 having the highest max price $517,000.00.

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 1853-O Half Dollar No Arrows (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1853-O Half Dollar No Arrows (Regular Strike) coin. Stack's Bowers dominates with 30.00% share, followed by Heritage Auctions / Stack's with 20.00% / 20.00% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1853-O Half Dollar No Arrows (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
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions144,000.0009/08/2019
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers517,000.0008/01/2017
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions199,750.0008/16/2015
G-6PCGSStack's Bowers246,750.0010/30/2014
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers218,500.0008/04/2012
VF-35PCGSStack's368,000.0010/01/2006
VF-35PCGSBowers & Merena310,500.0007/01/2004
VF-20NONEStack's161,000.0010/01/2002
VG-8NONEBowers & Merena154,000.0004/01/1997
VF-20NONEBowers & Ruddy40,000.0011/01/1979