As of May, 2024, a 1864 Half Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $700.00 and $900.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,000.00 and $35,000.00, 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 $14,300.00 in the 04/01/1997 by renowned auctioneer Bowers & Merena, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 30.00 millimeters
Weight: 12.40 grams
Mintage: 470
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1864 Half Dollar (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6835,000.00
MS-67+27,500.00
MS-6718,000.00
MS-66+13,000.00
MS-668,000.00
MS-65+6,000.00
MS-655,250.00
MS-64+4,000.00
MS-643,250.00
MS-63+2,750.00
MS-632,250.00
MS-62+1,800.00
MS-621,500.00
MS-611,350.00
MS-601,000.00
AU-58+900.00
AU-58800.00
AU-55+750.00
AU-55700.00

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 State1,000.0035,000.008,710.00
About Uncirculated700.00900.00787.50

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 1864 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1864 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)40.001,850.002,000.0050,000.00
1864-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike)60.002,250.002,500.0030,000.00
1864 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,250.0035,000.00
1864 Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A8,500.0040,000.00

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.

1864 Half Dollar (Proof) – 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

$1,100.00

Lowest Sale Price
$12,100.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,720.77

Average Sale Price
$2,640.00

Most Recent Sale Price
66

Number of Sales
$179,570.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-666,000.0014,300.009,104.92
MS-654.9012,650.004,485.60
MS-64+2,400.003,290.002,845.00
MS-641,100.0012,100.002,720.77
MS-63+3,290.003,290.003,290.00
MS-6311.002,970.001,475.41
MS-62765.001,560.001,117.71
MS-61891.001,320.001,105.50
MS-60690.002,340.001,336.00
AU-58381.88381.88381.88
AU-50242.002,530.001,389.60
PO-12,300.002,300.002,300.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1864 Half Dollar (Proof) 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 $14,300.00.

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 1864 Half Dollar (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1864 Half Dollar (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 62.42% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 10.74% / 5.37% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1864 Half Dollar (Proof) 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-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,000.0001/14/2024
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,640.0001/14/2024
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,360.0005/07/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0005/07/2023
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,467.5012/08/2022
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers6,000.0009/21/2022
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0005/18/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0004/13/2022
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions2,340.0011/22/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,000.0008/22/2021
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers456.0006/16/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0001/24/2021
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6,675.0011/29/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0009/20/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0008/09/2020
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5,000.0012/15/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0010/24/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0009/08/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0008/18/2019
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,280.0006/05/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,800.0004/28/2019
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0003/05/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0001/14/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,300.0011/11/2018
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0007/15/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0007/15/2018
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,250.0005/14/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0002/22/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers3,240.0011/08/2017
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers1,560.0011/08/2017
MS-62PCGSBonham's877.0009/05/2017
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions11,456.2507/13/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5004/26/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5004/04/2017
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,761.0002/13/2017
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0001/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,170.0001/04/2017
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers2,820.0008/09/2016
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,250.0007/19/2016
MS-63+NGCHeritage Auctions3,290.0006/08/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5006/08/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0009/20/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,232.5009/20/2015
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,818.7508/12/2015
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers1,116.2507/20/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0006/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,987.5004/26/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,112.5004/26/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers6,462.5002/06/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,553.1311/06/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0007/10/2014
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions381.8806/04/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,233.7504/23/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers3,290.0003/27/2014
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers1,527.5012/31/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,401.0009/25/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,820.0007/27/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11,163.0006/05/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,469.0004/24/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,173.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0005/28/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/18/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/03/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0012/08/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,875.0011/15/2011
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers1,495.0011/15/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0011/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0010/13/2011
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers891.0008/15/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,744.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0006/01/2011
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,990.0009/21/2010
MS-62NGCStack's863.0006/15/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0004/28/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,479.0002/02/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0010/22/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0009/11/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0007/31/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,760.0006/11/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0005/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0007/30/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0006/26/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions978.0005/28/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions690.0005/28/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0005/28/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0004/30/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/29/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,169.0009/27/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,415.0009/24/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0004/09/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0004/09/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/01/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions978.0010/24/2006
MS-63ANACSSuperior Galleries920.0009/10/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0008/13/2006
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries920.0005/28/2006
AU-50NONEStack's2,530.0005/01/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions805.0003/02/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions5,031.0002/09/2006
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,105.0002/07/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0001/24/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/24/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0009/01/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,508.0007/27/2005
MS-64NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,933.0006/23/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,703.0003/06/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,725.0010/11/2004
AU-50NONEStack's/ANR2,070.0006/23/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0005/05/2004
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,415.0005/04/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/07/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0007/26/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0007/26/2003
MS-64NONEScotsman1,115.0007/25/2003
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,370.0002/24/2003
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions765.0002/01/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions242.0011/21/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0009/01/2002
MS-64PCGSKingswood Galleries1,668.0008/08/2002
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,047.0002/18/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/09/2002
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries1,610.0005/27/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0004/05/2001
MS-64NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,207.0002/16/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0002/01/2001
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0010/01/2000
MS-63NGCSuperior Galleries834.0010/01/2000
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions776.0006/07/2000
MS-63NGCSuperior Galleries661.0006/05/2000
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0011/18/1999
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena4,140.0011/12/1998
MS-62NONEDavid Akers1,540.0005/01/1998
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0003/19/1998
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena14,300.0004/01/1997
MS-64NGCStack's1,100.0001/15/1997
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0003/01/1996
AU-50NONESotheby's1,650.0012/01/1995
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,485.0008/16/1995
MS-64NONEStack's12,100.0010/01/1992
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena2,970.0011/01/1988
MS-65NONEB. Max Mehl4.9006/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery11.0004/01/1941