As of May, 2024, a 1855/54 Half Dollar Arrows in circulated condition is worth between $100.00 and $2,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,500.00 and $30,000.00, 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 $22,912.50 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: 12.40 grams
Mintage: 759,500
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1855/54 Half Dollar Arrows (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6630,000.00
MS-65+17,500.00
MS-6515,000.00
MS-64+7,500.00
MS-646,500.00
MS-63+5,000.00
MS-634,500.00
MS-62+4,000.00
MS-623,750.00
MS-613,000.00
MS-602,500.00
AU-58+2,000.00
AU-581,750.00
AU-55+1,600.00
AU-551,500.00
AU-53+1,350.00
AU-531,250.00
AU-50+1,100.00
AU-501,000.00
XF-45+900.00
XF-45850.00
XF-40650.00
VF-35550.00
VF-30500.00
VF-25450.00
VF-20400.00
F-15350.00
F-12275.00
VG-10225.00
VG-8200.00
G-6175.00
G-4150.00
AG-3100.00

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 State2,500.0030,000.009,022.73
About Uncirculated1,000.002,000.001,443.75
Extremely Fine650.00900.00800.00
Fine and Very Fine275.00550.00420.83
Good and Very Good150.00225.00187.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good100.00100.00100.00

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 1855 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1855 Half Dollar Arrows (Regular Strike)50.001,150.001,250.0040,000.00
1855-O Half Dollar Arrows (Regular Strike)40.00900.001,000.0045,000.00
1855-S Half Dollar Arrows (Regular Strike)300.0020,000.0040,000.0090,000.00
1855 Half Dollar Arrows (Proof)N/AN/A35,000.0075,000.00
1855/54 Half Dollar Arrows (Proof)N/AN/A25,000.00100,000.00

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.

1855/54 Half Dollar 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

$312.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,380.00

Highest Sale Price
$618.99

Average Sale Price
$750.00

Most Recent Sale Price
21

Number of Sales
$12,998.73

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6617,250.0022,912.5020,081.25
MS-65+7,637.5017,825.0012,508.58
MS-643,680.006,900.004,994.51
MS-632,820.0014,950.007,686.67
MS-621,783.004,600.002,543.56
MS-611,553.002,040.001,739.33
MS-601,840.003,450.002,491.67
AU-58207.003,120.001,310.10
AU-55299.001,410.00769.57
AU-53776.001,527.501,004.38
AU-50312.001,380.00618.99
XF-45299.00705.00469.50
XF-40138.00493.50328.23
VF-35360.00618.05442.83
VF-30230.00384.00306.25
VF-25201.00312.00256.50
VF-20138.00360.00226.00
F-15180.00180.00180.00
VG-10138.00138.00138.00
VG-852.0052.0052.00
PO-1499.38499.38499.38

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1855/54 Half Dollar Arrows (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $22,912.50.

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 1855/54 Half Dollar Arrows (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1855/54 Half Dollar Arrows (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 68.09% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Stack's with 12.77% / 6.38% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1855/54 Half Dollar 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
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions516.0004/24/2023
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,875.0002/23/2023
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions22,912.5010/28/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers432.0008/25/2021
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers384.0006/16/2021
MS-64NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,112.5005/27/2021
MS-65+NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,637.5005/27/2021
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0005/05/2021
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,799.6004/25/2021
MS-65+NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions8,518.7504/21/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0009/23/2020
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0009/20/2020
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers360.0009/10/2020
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers180.0009/10/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0004/01/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers216.0003/25/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers360.0003/25/2020
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers360.0003/25/2020
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers180.0003/25/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers336.0003/25/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0001/22/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0012/07/2019
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions420.0008/21/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,050.0004/28/2019
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0003/13/2019
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions312.0002/27/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0001/14/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0001/14/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0001/14/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0012/14/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0003/29/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0002/22/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions483.6001/30/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers384.0011/08/2017
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers312.0011/08/2017
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions705.0008/02/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0002/16/2017
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions399.5009/20/2016
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers9,987.5008/09/2016
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers1,175.0003/30/2016
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5012/27/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5012/03/2015
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers998.7507/20/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0007/12/2015
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions587.5002/01/2015
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,820.0001/27/2015
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions411.2512/07/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5011/06/2014
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC535.0011/02/2014
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions618.0507/10/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions440.6307/10/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions14,100.0004/23/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,846.8804/23/2014
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions499.3802/03/2014
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions705.0001/08/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,581.0012/05/2013
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0009/25/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions15,863.0008/08/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers5,581.2507/27/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.0009/06/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0001/03/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0011/08/2011
AU-58ICGStack's Bowers207.0009/13/2011
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers17,825.0008/18/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers6,900.0008/18/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions518.0007/07/2011
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0004/27/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0002/03/2011
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0008/11/2010
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0007/26/2010
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions184.0008/26/2009
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0004/01/2009
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions403.0003/01/2009
MS-62PCGSStack's4,600.0001/01/2009
AU-53NGCDavid Lawrence RC817.0011/17/2008
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions299.0010/01/2008
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions690.0010/01/2008
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0009/01/2008
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0009/01/2008
AU-50PCGSStack's575.0007/27/2008
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions138.0005/28/2008
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC897.0005/22/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0004/14/2008
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena2,070.0008/04/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0007/12/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0003/20/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0003/20/2007
MS-60NONEStack's2,185.0003/01/2007
MS-62PCGSStack's2,300.0003/01/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0001/09/2007
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions17,250.0001/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0011/29/2006
MS-60NONEStack's1,840.0010/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSStack's13,800.0010/01/2006
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena2,760.0003/16/2006
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0001/01/2006
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions431.0009/26/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0009/01/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0005/04/2005
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions417.0004/06/2005
XF-45ANACSDavid Lawrence RC334.0004/04/2005
AU-53NGCDavid Lawrence RC776.0003/06/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0002/23/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions467.0002/20/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,971.0001/26/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0001/12/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions420.0001/12/2005
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena3,680.0012/02/2004
MS-61NGCStack's1,783.0011/17/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0008/23/2004
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,188.0007/28/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions1,783.0005/05/2004
MS-61NGCStack's1,840.0003/16/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0001/07/2004
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions201.0012/17/2003
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions52.0010/22/2003
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions552.0007/26/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions8,004.0005/01/2003
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/08/2003
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,013.0001/01/2003
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions529.0011/05/2002
MS-60NONEStack's3,450.0010/01/2002
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions644.0009/01/2002
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0007/27/2002
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,553.0007/27/2002
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0006/01/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions5,290.0006/01/2002
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0004/25/2002
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions920.0004/25/2002
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0004/25/2002
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0010/03/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions978.0010/03/2001
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0010/03/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17,250.0001/04/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0001/04/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,680.0004/22/1999
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena14,950.0001/05/1999
AU-58PCGSRARCOA1,100.0007/01/1996
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena12,100.0001/25/1996
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena1,870.0008/14/1995