As of May, 2024, a 1860 Half Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $45.00 and $800.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $900.00 and $60,000.00, 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 $63,250.00 in the 02/13/2008 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 30.00 millimeters
Weight: 12.40 grams
Mintage: 302,700
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1860 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-6760,000.00
MS-66+30,000.00
MS-6620,000.00
MS-65+9,000.00
MS-656,000.00
MS-64+3,500.00
MS-642,750.00
MS-63+2,250.00
MS-632,000.00
MS-62+1,750.00
MS-621,500.00
MS-611,250.00
MS-60900.00
AU-58+800.00
AU-58700.00
AU-55+650.00
AU-55600.00
AU-53+500.00
AU-53450.00
AU-50+400.00
AU-50375.00
XF-45+325.00
XF-45275.00
XF-40250.00
VF-35200.00
VF-30175.00
VF-25150.00
VF-20125.00
F-15110.00
F-12100.00
VG-1085.00
VG-875.00
G-670.00
G-465.00
AG-355.00
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 State900.0060,000.0010,838.46
About Uncirculated375.00800.00559.38
Extremely Fine250.00325.00283.33
Fine and Very Fine100.00200.00143.33
Good and Very Good65.0085.0073.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good45.0055.0050.00

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 1860 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1860-O Half Dollar (Regular Strike)45.00800.00850.0035,000.00
1860-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike)40.001,500.002,000.0025,000.00
1860 Half Dollar (Proof)700.00900.001,000.0055,000.00
1860 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,250.0055,000.00

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.

1860 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

$109.00

Lowest Sale Price
$456.00

Highest Sale Price
$222.31

Average Sale Price
$276.00

Most Recent Sale Price
31

Number of Sales
$6,891.48

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6729,900.0063,250.0045,490.75
MS-6614,950.0025,300.0018,133.33
MS-65+2,760.006,325.004,744.03
MS-65518.00518.00518.00
MS-641,150.003,450.002,082.94
MS-63+1,410.001,410.001,410.00
MS-63552.002,820.001,409.11
MS-62+763.75763.75763.75
MS-62518.002,173.75959.37
MS-61576.00881.00727.50
MS-60336.00660.00514.00
AU-58259.00940.00471.28
AU-55184.00604.00352.63
AU-53109.00540.50301.76
AU-50109.00456.00222.31
XF-4564.00288.00185.25
XF-4051.00180.00118.68
VF-35115.00115.00115.00
VF-3074.00165.00116.75
VF-2063.0063.0063.00
PO-1171.00575.00278.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1860 Half Dollar (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 $63,250.00.

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 1860 Half Dollar (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1860 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 74.23% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 6.19% / 5.15% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1860 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
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,190.0007/23/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions276.0006/21/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions264.0004/19/2023
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers552.0004/12/2023
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions660.0003/08/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions109.0003/01/2023
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions264.0001/04/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions252.0012/07/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions154.0010/12/2022
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,440.0009/28/2022
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers1,260.0004/13/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers228.0006/16/2021
MS-61PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions705.0005/27/2021
MS-63+NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,410.0005/27/2021
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers456.0005/25/2021
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,056.2504/21/2021
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0011/11/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,860.0009/20/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0008/26/2020
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0004/08/2020
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions434.4004/01/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers204.0003/25/2020
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers192.0003/25/2020
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0001/01/2020
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC500.0011/24/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0010/30/2019
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers90.0009/18/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions255.6009/11/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions234.0009/04/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions228.0008/28/2019
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC325.0007/21/2019
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions408.0005/22/2019
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions780.0003/27/2019
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions288.0002/27/2019
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions84.0002/27/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0001/23/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0001/16/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0011/14/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0011/11/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions162.0010/17/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0010/10/2018
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers240.0009/26/2018
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0009/09/2018
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions312.0008/01/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0004/17/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0004/10/2018
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0003/27/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0003/13/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0004/25/2017
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2502/21/2017
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions423.0001/03/2017
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers540.5011/02/2016
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions763.7506/08/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7510/29/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0010/20/2015
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC450.0009/20/2015
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers2,820.0007/17/2015
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC180.0006/14/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5005/10/2015
AU-53PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers352.5001/27/2015
MS-62NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,173.7501/27/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0001/07/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions881.2512/04/2014
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC340.0011/02/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions940.0007/10/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions52,875.0006/23/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions193.8806/02/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0004/23/2014
AU-53PCGSGreat Collections396.0003/16/2014
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions246.7501/20/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.2501/08/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,821.0011/01/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions84.0009/30/2013
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions881.0008/08/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,997.5007/27/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions165.0007/22/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections171.0007/07/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections171.0006/30/2013
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions153.0004/22/2013
AU-50NGCGreat Collections253.0002/24/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0002/07/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions223.0011/19/2012
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions165.0009/06/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions911.0008/02/2012
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0007/12/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0005/30/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions805.0005/30/2012
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0004/18/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0003/08/2012
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0003/08/2012
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0002/20/2012
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/03/2012
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0012/08/2011
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0010/17/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions207.0010/13/2011
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers1,093.0008/18/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0008/11/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions532.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,645.0007/07/2011
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0007/07/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions374.0006/06/2011
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions403.0001/17/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions35,938.0001/05/2011
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena17,375.0011/03/2010
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0008/23/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0008/11/2010
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0008/11/2010
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0007/26/2010
MS-62NGCBowers & Merena633.0006/17/2010
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions489.0002/03/2010
MS-64PCGSStack's2,070.0001/26/2010
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0001/25/2010
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions64.0003/18/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,719.0001/08/2009
MS-64PCGSStack's2,300.0001/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17,825.0001/01/2009
MS-62ANACSBowers & Merena518.0011/01/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0010/06/2008
AU-53ICGHeritage Auctions109.0009/29/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0006/04/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions546.0005/28/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions127.0004/16/2008
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC472.0004/14/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions63,250.0002/13/2008
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions489.0001/09/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena3,450.0001/08/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25,300.0001/01/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0007/23/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0005/16/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0005/14/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0005/14/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0002/20/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0011/01/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0010/24/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0010/04/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0009/18/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17,250.0009/13/2006
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC173.0007/31/2006
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0007/13/2006
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries6,325.0003/30/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14,950.0012/13/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0011/20/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions719.0009/01/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0009/01/2005
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0006/06/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions110.0005/15/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0004/20/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0003/27/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,185.0003/06/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0002/28/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0002/09/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0001/17/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0001/12/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0001/05/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions190.0011/07/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0010/27/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0009/13/2004
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers575.0009/07/2004
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,725.0008/14/2004
MS-65NONEGoldberg Auctioneers518.0006/02/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0005/05/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions414.0001/12/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions198.0008/06/2003
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0007/26/2003
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions82.0004/30/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0003/03/2003
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries3,738.0002/24/2003
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0011/21/2002
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0009/29/2002
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0009/01/2002
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0006/09/2002
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0006/09/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions29,900.0006/01/2002
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions195.0010/31/2001
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions311.0010/06/2001
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0010/03/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions391.0010/03/2001
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0008/04/2001
AU-58NONEHeritage Auctions299.0005/01/2001
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries6,038.0006/05/2000
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions115.0005/06/2000
AU-55NONEHeritage Auctions604.0005/04/2000
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers196.0002/06/2000
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,150.0001/04/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,715.0004/22/1999
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,185.0001/05/1999
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena16,100.0009/14/1998
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0008/01/1998
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,980.0003/05/1998
MS-65+NONESuperior Galleries5,830.0002/01/1997
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,140.0001/09/1997
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,540.0003/01/1996