As of May, 2024, a 1861-O Half Dollar CSA Obverse, FS-401, W-11 in circulated condition is worth between $350.00 and $18,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $20,000.00 and $30,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a About Uncirculated grade that was hammered at $15,600.00 in the 07/17/2022 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: 2,532,633
Mint: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1861-O Half Dollar Csa Obverse, Fs-401, W-11 (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6330,000.00
MS-62+27,500.00
MS-6225,000.00
MS-6122,500.00
MS-6020,000.00
AU-58+18,500.00
AU-5817,500.00
AU-55+13,500.00
AU-5512,500.00
AU-53+8,000.00
AU-537,500.00
AU-50+6,500.00
AU-506,000.00
XF-45+5,750.00
XF-455,500.00
XF-404,000.00
VF-353,250.00
VF-302,750.00
VF-251,750.00
VF-201,500.00
F-151,250.00
F-121,100.00
VG-10900.00
VG-8750.00
G-6600.00
G-4550.00
AG-3500.00
FR-2350.00

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 State20,000.0030,000.0025,000.00
About Uncirculated6,000.0018,500.0011,250.00
Extremely Fine4,000.005,750.005,083.33
Fine and Very Fine1,100.003,250.001,933.33
Good and Very Good550.00900.00700.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good350.00500.00425.00

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 1861 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1861 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)45.00800.00850.0015,000.00
1861-O Half Dollar (Regular Strike)50.002,000.002,250.0035,000.00
1861-O Half Dollar CSA Obverse (Regular Strike)400.0021,000.0022,500.0035,000.00
1861-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike)40.001,600.001,750.0050,000.00
1861 Half Dollar (Proof)650.00900.001,000.0030,000.00
1861 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,000.0013,500.00

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.

1861-O Half Dollar Csa Obverse, Fs-401, W-11 (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

$408.00

Lowest Sale Price
$3,480.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,938.00

Average Sale Price
$408.00

Most Recent Sale Price
6

Number of Sales
$11,628.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-601,560.001,560.001,560.00
AU-5811,400.0015,600.0013,500.00
AU-558,100.008,100.008,100.00
AU-50600.007,200.002,625.00
XF-453,055.003,360.003,207.50
XF-40408.003,480.001,938.00
VF-352,100.002,900.002,386.67
VF-301,320.002,280.001,787.50
VF-25960.001,057.501,008.75
VF-20576.001,140.00867.20
F-12528.001,075.00712.78
VG-10600.00600.00600.00
G-4158.63408.00283.32
PO-1305.501,527.50940.35

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1861-O Half Dollar CSA Obverse, FS-401, W-11 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-60. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with AU-58 having the highest max price $15,600.00.

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 1861-O Half Dollar CSA Obverse, FS-401, W-11 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1861-O Half Dollar CSA Obverse, FS-401, W-11 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 80.49% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 12.20% / 4.88% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1861-O Half Dollar CSA Obverse, FS-401, W-11 (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-10PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0004/24/2023
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0004/24/2023
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0001/18/2023
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0007/21/2022
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions15,600.0007/17/2022
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions7,200.0005/16/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0004/28/2022
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,075.0002/06/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,480.0001/16/2022
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions8,100.0010/13/2021
VF-20PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,140.0002/03/2021
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers690.0005/20/2020
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers3,360.0011/20/2019
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0005/22/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0003/16/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0003/16/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0001/14/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0001/14/2019
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions2,040.0008/19/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0008/19/2018
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,900.0005/14/2018
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0004/29/2018
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0004/29/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0004/29/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0004/29/2018
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0002/22/2018
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0002/22/2018
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions2,100.0002/22/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0002/22/2018
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions930.0012/07/2017
AU-58ANACSStack's Bowers11,400.0011/08/2017
VF-20ANACSStack's Bowers940.0008/01/2017
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5006/08/2017
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0002/16/2017
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5001/04/2017
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions822.5001/04/2017
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5007/07/2016
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2507/07/2016
PO-1ANACSStack's Bowers305.5011/05/2015
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions558.1307/10/2014
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions158.6307/07/2014