As of May, 2024, a 1855-S Half Dollar Arrows in circulated condition is worth between $300.00 and $20,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $40,000.00 and $90,000.00, 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 $115,000.00 in the 08/18/2011 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: 12.40 grams
Mintage: 129,950
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1855-S 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-6490,000.00
MS-63+75,000.00
MS-6365,000.00
MS-62+62,500.00
MS-6260,000.00
MS-6150,000.00
MS-6040,000.00
AU-58+20,000.00
AU-5817,500.00
AU-55+15,000.00
AU-5512,500.00
AU-53+8,500.00
AU-538,000.00
AU-50+7,500.00
AU-507,000.00
XF-45+6,000.00
XF-455,500.00
XF-404,500.00
VF-353,500.00
VF-302,750.00
VF-252,500.00
VF-202,000.00
F-151,750.00
F-121,500.00
VG-101,400.00
VG-81,300.00
G-6900.00
G-4650.00
AG-3400.00
FR-2300.00

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 State40,000.0090,000.0063,214.29
About Uncirculated7,000.0020,000.0012,000.00
Extremely Fine4,500.006,000.005,333.33
Fine and Very Fine1,500.003,500.002,333.33
Good and Very Good650.001,400.001,062.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good300.00400.00350.00

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
1855/54 Half Dollar Arrows (Regular Strike)100.002,000.002,500.0030,000.00
1855-O Half Dollar Arrows (Regular Strike)40.00900.001,000.0045,000.00
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-S 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

$352.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,880.00

Highest Sale Price
$913.81

Average Sale Price
$1,020.00

Most Recent Sale Price
30

Number of Sales
$27,414.40

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6792,000.00115,000.00103,500.00
MS-6672,600.0072,600.0072,600.00
MS-6449,350.0049,350.0049,350.00
MS-63167.50167.50167.50
MS-6258,750.0058,750.0058,750.00
MS-6119,200.0041,125.0030,841.67
MS-6010,925.0010,925.0010,925.00
AU-585,500.0020,700.0012,116.07
AU-555,290.0014,687.508,447.14
AU-535,175.009,200.007,176.60
AU-501,140.006,038.003,700.03
XF-452,070.007,000.003,678.00
XF-40253.004,830.001,830.19
VF-351,093.003,290.002,509.72
VF-30690.002,185.001,507.88
VF-251,210.001,955.001,576.88
VF-20352.001,880.00913.81
F-15460.001,897.501,097.60
F-12127.001,645.00545.46
VG-10411.251,110.00630.36
VG-849.00960.00465.25
G-6155.002,420.00757.17
G-439.00476.00276.79
AG-3104.00368.00218.11
PO-1178.001,880.00945.31

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1855-S Half Dollar Arrows (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $115,000.00.

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 1855-S Half Dollar Arrows (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1855-S Half Dollar Arrows (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 69.33% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 7.11% / 5.33% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1855-S 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
F-12NGCStack's Bowers1,080.0008/24/2023
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions6,600.0008/20/2023
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions960.0005/10/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0003/29/2023
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions1,239.6001/11/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,920.0012/28/2022
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions2,415.6012/18/2022
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0008/28/2022
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers4,560.0004/13/2022
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions1,260.0003/30/2022
VG-10NGCStack's Bowers432.0003/23/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0011/10/2021
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions1,110.0005/05/2021
F-12NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,102.0002/21/2021
F-15NGCScotsman1,475.0011/06/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0010/07/2020
G-6PCGSStack's Bowers552.0009/10/2020
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers1,140.0008/11/2020
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions19,200.0008/09/2020
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions312.0005/06/2020
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7,000.0004/12/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,560.0003/25/2020
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0003/25/2020
AU-58PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions14,100.0001/30/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0001/22/2020
AU-58PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions14,687.5009/26/2019
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0009/18/2019
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0009/08/2019
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions600.0008/21/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0004/28/2019
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions456.0001/02/2019
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers960.0008/22/2018
AU-58PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions17,625.0005/17/2018
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions960.0004/29/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0002/22/2018
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions9,600.0001/03/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0011/02/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions58,750.0008/02/2017
VG-8PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers940.0002/13/2017
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions1,415.8801/04/2017
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0010/31/2016
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7510/18/2016
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,410.0009/12/2016
PO-1NONEHeritage Auctions822.5009/07/2016
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions940.0009/07/2016
VF-20NONEBonham's1,287.0006/06/2016
G-4PCGSDavid Lawrence RC476.0005/22/2016
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5004/27/2016
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5001/17/2016
AU-58PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions11,162.5012/17/2015
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions3,290.0012/03/2015
G-4PCGSDavid Lawrence RC450.0009/27/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions49,350.0004/26/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions14,687.5001/07/2015
G-6PCGSDavid Lawrence RC375.0011/02/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions411.2511/02/2014
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions41,125.0010/27/2014
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions305.5009/22/2014
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0007/10/2014
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions573.4007/10/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,145.6307/10/2014
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions1,057.5006/04/2014
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions411.2504/21/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions16,450.0003/20/2014
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers1,645.0002/05/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions969.3801/08/2014
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions2,119.0012/05/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections398.0009/22/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0007/11/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0006/05/2013
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0004/24/2013
G-6PCGSStack's Bowers441.0004/16/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions259.0011/29/2012
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0009/06/2012
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers5,784.5008/04/2012
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers1,897.5008/04/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0007/30/2012
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0007/12/2012
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions5,319.0001/03/2012
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0011/08/2011
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/07/2011
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers115,000.0008/18/2011
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers1,265.0008/13/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions16,100.0008/11/2011
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers178.0003/18/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0002/03/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0012/02/2010
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0009/22/2010
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0008/11/2010
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0008/11/2010
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions233.0012/03/2009
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions7,763.0009/11/2009
VG-8PCGSBowers & Merena335.0006/10/2009
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions466.0003/01/2009
AU-58PCGSStack's20,700.0001/01/2009
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions184.0010/22/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions489.0010/06/2008
F-15ANACSDavid Lawrence RC690.0010/02/2008
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions4,830.0009/01/2008
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions253.0009/01/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions719.0008/11/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions431.0008/06/2008
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions9,775.0007/30/2008
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0007/30/2008
G-4NCSHeritage Auctions39.0006/26/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions604.0006/26/2008
G-4NCSHeritage Auctions104.0006/26/2008
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions150.0006/26/2008
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions127.0006/26/2008
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions184.0006/26/2008
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0006/26/2008
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions127.0006/26/2008
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions150.0006/26/2008
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions219.0006/26/2008
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions49.0006/26/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions805.0006/26/2008
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions345.0005/28/2008
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions633.0005/28/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions546.0005/28/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions374.0005/28/2008
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions196.0005/28/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions1,495.0005/28/2008
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions276.0005/28/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions374.0005/28/2008
G-4NCSHeritage Auctions219.0005/28/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions431.0005/28/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions851.0005/28/2008
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions374.0005/28/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions352.0005/28/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/28/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/28/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions431.0005/28/2008
AG-3NCSHeritage Auctions219.0005/28/2008
G-4NCSHeritage Auctions173.0005/28/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,150.0005/28/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions633.0005/28/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions920.0005/28/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/23/2008
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0004/01/2008
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0003/06/2008
AU-53PCGSStack's9,200.0002/26/2008
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0002/13/2008
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/09/2008
VF-35NONEStack's2,990.0010/16/2007
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,105.0006/18/2007
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0005/01/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0004/02/2007
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0004/02/2007
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0003/20/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,173.0003/01/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions255.0002/20/2007
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions434.0002/20/2007
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions253.0001/09/2007
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions397.0010/24/2006
VF-20NONEStack's1,380.0010/01/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0009/13/2006
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions489.0008/22/2006
VG-10PCGSDavid Lawrence RC690.0007/24/2006
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0006/06/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0006/06/2006
VF-20PCGSBowers & Merena1,783.0003/16/2006
AU-53NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,520.0003/14/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions2,990.0001/24/2006
VF-20PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,840.0012/06/2005
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,900.0011/02/2005
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions11,500.0006/29/2005
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0006/29/2005
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions1,840.0006/02/2005
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0004/20/2005
AU-55PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities9,200.0003/08/2005
AU-55PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities10,638.0003/08/2005
AU-50NGCDavid Lawrence RC6,038.0003/06/2005
XF-40PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,680.0002/23/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0001/17/2005
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0001/12/2005
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions4,830.0001/12/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/12/2005
XF-45NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,070.0001/10/2005
MS-61NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities32,200.0001/10/2005
AU-55NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities6,038.0011/30/2004
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0011/08/2004
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions265.0011/08/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions357.0009/09/2004
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions8,050.0008/18/2004
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions863.0007/20/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0007/20/2004
AU-58NGCBowers & Merena8,625.0007/01/2004
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions748.0005/05/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions92,000.0001/07/2004
XF-40NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,680.0012/01/2003
AU-50NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,175.0012/01/2003
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions2,703.0011/07/2003
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions7,245.0007/26/2003
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions270.0005/05/2003
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions2,473.0005/01/2003
AU-58NGCBowers & Merena8,050.0003/13/2003
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/08/2003
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions1,093.0011/21/2002
MS-60NONEStack's10,925.0010/01/2002
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0007/27/2002
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0003/27/2002
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0002/01/2002
F-15NONEStack's1,150.0011/12/2001
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions360.0010/24/2001
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions5,290.0010/03/2001
AU-55PCGSR.M. Smythe10,450.0005/01/2001
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions834.0001/06/2001
AG-3NONEHeritage Auctions368.0011/16/2000
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions900.0010/26/2000
AU-50PCGSKingswood Galleries4,600.0002/16/2000
AU-55NONEGoldberg Auctioneers5,520.0002/06/2000
VG-10NONEStack's575.0001/12/2000
AU-50PCGSBowers & Merena5,980.0001/05/1999
XF-40ANACSBowers & Merena1,782.0008/03/1998
G-6NONEDavid Akers2,420.0005/01/1998
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena2,750.0004/01/1997
VF-25NONEBowers & Merena1,210.0008/01/1996
VF-30NONEBowers & Merena1,540.0006/24/1996
XF-40NONEStack's2,750.0003/06/1996
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena72,600.0001/25/1996
AU-50NONEHeritage Auctions3,850.0010/05/1995
XF-40PCGSSuperior Galleries2,420.0001/30/1995
AU-58NONEBowers & Merena5,500.0011/01/1988
VF-20NONEBowers & Merena990.0011/01/1988
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery167.5004/01/1941