As of May, 2024, a 1863-S Half Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $40.00 and $1,600.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,750.00 and $22,500.00, 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 $9,106.25 in the 06/23/2014 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: 916,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1863-S 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-6522,500.00
MS-64+9,000.00
MS-647,000.00
MS-63+3,000.00
MS-632,500.00
MS-62+2,350.00
MS-622,250.00
MS-612,000.00
MS-601,750.00
AU-58+1,600.00
AU-581,500.00
AU-55+1,350.00
AU-551,250.00
AU-53+850.00
AU-53750.00
AU-50+700.00
AU-50650.00
XF-45+550.00
XF-45500.00
XF-40400.00
VF-35375.00
VF-30325.00
VF-25275.00
VF-20250.00
F-15200.00
F-12175.00
VG-10150.00
VG-8125.00
G-6100.00
G-485.00
AG-365.00
FR-250.00
PO-140.00

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 State1,750.0022,500.005,816.67
About Uncirculated650.001,600.001,081.25
Extremely Fine400.00550.00483.33
Fine and Very Fine175.00375.00266.67
Good and Very Good85.00150.00115.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good40.0065.0051.67

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 1863 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1863 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)60.001,250.001,350.0035,000.00
1863 Half Dollar (Proof)650.00900.001,000.0020,000.00
1863 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,250.0060,000.00
1863 Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A37,500.0042,500.00

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.

1863-S 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

$60.00

Lowest Sale Price
$646.00

Highest Sale Price
$208.46

Average Sale Price
$264.00

Most Recent Sale Price
41

Number of Sales
$8,547.05

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+5,175.009,106.256,938.85
MS-64+5,280.008,812.507,007.50
MS-642,588.005,405.003,765.13
MS-6314.004,406.002,236.69
MS-62604.002,280.001,211.44
MS-61385.001,595.001,118.58
MS-60196.007,475.001,656.36
AU-58230.001,200.00685.76
AU-55121.00870.00436.29
AU-5399.00580.00362.42
AU-50109.00477.00254.39
XF-4579.00576.00270.93
XF-4060.00646.00208.46
VF-35161.00192.00178.50
VF-3066.00320.00200.98
VF-2592.00132.00107.67
VF-202.60180.0099.58
F-122.5057.0034.63
VG-1057.00132.0091.00
VG-840.0040.0040.00
PO-135.00212.00142.47

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1863-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $9,106.25.

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 1863-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1863-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 73.67% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 7.47% / 5.34% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1863-S 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
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers360.0007/26/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions264.0006/21/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions372.0006/07/2023
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC211.0004/30/2023
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions528.0004/26/2023
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0004/24/2023
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,080.0004/19/2023
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,280.0004/10/2023
VF-30NGCDavid Lawrence RC320.0004/09/2023
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0003/08/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions264.0003/01/2023
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions228.0003/01/2023
MS-64+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions8,812.5002/23/2023
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0002/08/2023
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0001/25/2023
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0011/30/2022
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0011/16/2022
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions504.0010/12/2022
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions180.0009/28/2022
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers336.0009/21/2022
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions600.0009/14/2022
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers840.0008/10/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0007/27/2022
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,300.0007/17/2022
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions234.0007/06/2022
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0006/01/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions312.0005/16/2022
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions870.0005/16/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions300.0005/16/2022
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers2,280.0004/13/2022
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions204.0003/14/2022
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,266.0012/22/2021
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC580.0012/05/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions169.0011/10/2021
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers432.0008/31/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions241.2007/07/2021
VG-10PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers132.0006/16/2021
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,405.0005/27/2021
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions384.0005/26/2021
MS-62PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,527.5004/21/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers228.0009/10/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers264.0009/10/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0008/19/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0008/12/2020
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers180.0008/11/2020
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers336.0007/29/2020
MS-64+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,637.5007/16/2020
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC475.0006/28/2020
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0005/27/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers168.0005/20/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0004/01/2020
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0003/25/2020
MS-61NGCStack's Bowers1,110.0003/25/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers180.0003/25/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers360.0003/25/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0002/05/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0001/22/2020
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions198.0010/09/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions216.0009/18/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0008/07/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions144.0005/22/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions240.0005/08/2019
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0004/03/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions144.0004/03/2019
XF-40PCGSKagin's198.0004/01/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions300.0003/27/2019
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions288.0003/20/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions248.4003/13/2019
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0002/27/2019
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions192.0002/27/2019
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0002/03/2019
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions480.0001/16/2019
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions144.0012/26/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0012/26/2018
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0012/12/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0010/10/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0010/03/2018
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions444.0009/05/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0003/06/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions234.0003/06/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions540.0003/06/2018
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0002/22/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions990.0001/03/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0011/02/2017
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions336.0009/12/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0009/07/2017
MS-64PCGSScotsman3,680.0007/21/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5007/06/2017
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,644.0006/05/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0004/26/2017
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0004/25/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,069.2501/04/2017
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0012/13/2016
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions223.2511/22/2016
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions376.0008/09/2016
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC365.0007/04/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions998.7506/08/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,791.8806/08/2016
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC253.0005/01/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0004/27/2016
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5004/26/2016
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5004/12/2016
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0003/15/2016
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC300.0002/22/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,950.0002/15/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,703.7502/04/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions587.5012/03/2015
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions164.5009/29/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,263.1207/12/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5004/19/2015
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions399.5002/10/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5002/01/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,407.5001/07/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions440.6312/04/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7511/06/2014
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC190.0011/02/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,057.5009/04/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections35.0007/20/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0007/10/2014
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7507/07/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers5,287.5006/28/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions9,106.2506/23/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions188.0006/02/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections154.0006/01/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions243.2304/14/2014
MS-61NGCStack's Bowers940.0003/27/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,172.5003/20/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions135.1303/03/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions110.4503/03/2014
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,700.0002/23/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions193.8802/10/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions246.7501/20/2014
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers164.5001/14/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5001/08/2014
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers125.7312/31/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions294.0012/02/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions306.0011/15/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions646.0011/15/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.0011/15/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions499.0011/15/2013
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0011/01/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions239.0009/25/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.0007/11/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions206.0007/08/2013
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions212.0006/10/2013
VF-35PCGSGreat Collections161.0006/09/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions194.0006/03/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,293.0003/21/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions411.0001/09/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0001/09/2013
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions940.0001/09/2013
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions176.0012/03/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions306.0011/29/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions223.0009/06/2012
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0004/30/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0004/18/2012
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers1,006.0003/22/2012
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0002/06/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0002/02/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0002/02/2012
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions518.0001/03/2012
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0012/19/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions202.0010/13/2011
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0009/07/2011
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers2,300.0008/18/2011
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0006/01/2011
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions345.0003/17/2011
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0002/03/2011
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0001/17/2011
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0001/03/2011
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0012/13/2010
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0010/27/2010
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0009/22/2010
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0008/11/2010
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0008/11/2010
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0007/08/2010
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC184.0005/17/2010
PO-1NGCBowers & Merena52.0005/03/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0002/15/2010
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions374.0002/03/2010
VG-10ICGHeritage Auctions57.0004/22/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions150.0003/18/2009
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0002/01/2009
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0001/19/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0007/30/2008
MS-61NGCStack's1,495.0007/27/2008
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions460.0006/26/2008
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions299.0005/28/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions81.0005/28/2008
MS-62NONEStack's1,035.0005/21/2008
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC541.0003/17/2008
MS-62NGCBowers & Merena805.0002/28/2008
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,380.0002/13/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/09/2008
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions472.0011/14/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0010/01/2007
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0008/15/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0005/16/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0005/14/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0002/21/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0002/20/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions633.0010/24/2006
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,070.0009/21/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0009/20/2006
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena1,955.0008/16/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0008/13/2006
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC247.0007/31/2006
AU-58PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities506.0006/21/2006
MS-61NONEGoldberg Auctioneers489.0005/30/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0004/26/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0004/11/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0004/06/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0004/06/2006
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions92.0001/30/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions421.0011/07/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0009/04/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0008/21/2005
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions115.0007/17/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0007/13/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0006/05/2005
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions161.0005/01/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0003/28/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0003/24/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0003/23/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,623.0003/06/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0002/23/2005
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,208.0002/23/2005
AU-55ANACSDavid Lawrence RC299.0002/21/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0002/09/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0002/09/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0001/17/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0001/05/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions489.0012/08/2004
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions151.0011/21/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/04/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0009/09/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0006/30/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0006/16/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions224.0003/29/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,588.0001/31/2004
AU-55NONEGoldberg Auctioneers161.0001/28/2004
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0001/12/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions357.0008/27/2003
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions385.0008/06/2003
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions604.0007/26/2003
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries6,785.0005/27/2003
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0005/01/2003
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers6,038.0002/24/2003
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0011/21/2002
MS-60NONEStack's7,475.0010/01/2002
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers5,175.0009/23/2002
MS-64NGCR.M. Smythe3,740.0007/29/2002
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0006/09/2002
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions604.0006/01/2002
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions391.0001/03/2002
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0010/03/2001
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions357.0010/03/2001
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions368.0008/04/2001
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0007/11/2001
AU-50NONEHeritage Auctions477.0005/01/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,897.0005/01/2001
MS-61PCGSR.M. Smythe1,595.0005/01/2001
XF-45NONEHeritage Auctions426.0004/05/2001
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions260.0002/08/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions280.0012/21/2000
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0008/06/2000
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0006/07/2000
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions196.0006/01/2000
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers265.0002/06/2000
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena2,070.0001/05/1999
MS-60NONESotheby's2,860.0006/01/1998
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions7,590.0001/09/1998
AU-58NONEBowers & Merena880.0004/01/1997
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,875.0001/09/1997
MS-60NONEStack's3,520.0003/06/1996
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena3,300.0001/25/1996
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena1,045.0011/01/1988
VF-20NONEB. Max Mehl2.6006/01/1941
F-12NONENumismatic Gallery2.5004/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery14.0004/01/1941