As of May, 2024, a 1864-S Half Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $60.00 and $2,250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,500.00 and $30,000.00, 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 $74,750.00 in the 03/01/2007 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: 658,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1864-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-6630,000.00
MS-65+25,000.00
MS-6520,000.00
MS-64+12,500.00
MS-6410,000.00
MS-63+7,000.00
MS-636,000.00
MS-62+4,500.00
MS-624,000.00
MS-613,000.00
MS-602,500.00
AU-58+2,250.00
AU-582,000.00
AU-55+1,850.00
AU-551,750.00
AU-53+1,500.00
AU-531,250.00
AU-50+1,100.00
AU-501,000.00
XF-45+900.00
XF-45800.00
XF-40650.00
VF-35500.00
VF-30450.00
VF-25400.00
VF-20375.00
F-15300.00
F-12275.00
VG-10250.00
VG-8200.00
G-6175.00
G-4150.00
AG-3100.00
FR-275.00
PO-160.00

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 State2,500.0030,000.0011,318.18
About Uncirculated1,000.002,250.001,587.50
Extremely Fine650.00900.00783.33
Fine and Very Fine275.00500.00383.33
Good and Very Good150.00250.00193.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good60.00100.0078.33

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 Half Dollar (Proof)700.00900.001,000.0035,000.00
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-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

$45.00

Lowest Sale Price
$625.00

Highest Sale Price
$262.30

Average Sale Price
$550.00

Most Recent Sale Price
36

Number of Sales
$9,442.88

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6719,550.0074,750.0038,333.33
MS-6615,600.0019,387.5017,371.88
MS-65+12,075.0012,075.0012,075.00
MS-642,860.004,600.003,513.33
MS-632,585.004,700.003,398.10
MS-621,610.002,300.001,927.00
MS-61483.002,585.001,630.13
MS-60431.002,990.001,424.93
AU-58374.003,840.001,507.91
AU-5569.00940.00527.03
AU-53276.00489.00382.50
AU-505.50600.00268.75
XF-451.00564.00237.61
XF-4045.00625.00262.30
VF-35138.00470.00299.98
VF-3069.00456.00257.54
VF-25223.25334.00260.45
VF-204.00228.00123.67
F-15146.88192.00169.44
F-122.5055.0028.75
VG-10159.00384.00271.50
VG-847.00121.0084.00
G-421.0021.0021.00
AG-315.0015.0015.00
PO-189.00441.00276.33

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1864-S 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 $74,750.00.

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-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1864-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 70.77% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 6.67% / 6.15% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1864-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-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0004/26/2023
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0004/24/2023
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers312.0003/29/2023
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers384.0003/29/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions408.0003/08/2023
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions228.0003/01/2023
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC550.0002/26/2023
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0002/01/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions149.0012/07/2022
XF-40NGCDavid Lawrence RC625.0011/27/2022
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0010/12/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,200.0007/17/2022
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions159.0007/06/2022
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions528.0005/16/2022
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions432.0005/16/2022
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers3,840.0004/13/2022
VG-8NGCDavid Lawrence RC121.0004/10/2022
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions336.0003/14/2022
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions504.0003/14/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions134.0011/10/2021
AU-58NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,645.0010/28/2021
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions144.0005/26/2021
VF-20NGCStack's Bowers156.0005/25/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0010/21/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions1,260.0010/17/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions1,260.0009/20/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15,600.0009/17/2020
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers240.0009/10/2020
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers456.0009/10/2020
MS-63PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,112.5007/16/2020
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions204.0006/24/2020
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0004/01/2020
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers168.0003/25/2020
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers264.0003/25/2020
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers384.0003/11/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0002/05/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions242.4001/22/2020
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC270.0012/22/2019
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions840.0010/25/2019
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions2,160.0010/24/2019
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0008/14/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0007/14/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions468.0006/26/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions156.0005/22/2019
MS-63NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,585.0005/16/2019
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions900.0004/10/2019
XF-45PCGSKagin's504.0004/01/2019
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0003/20/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions228.0003/13/2019
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,350.0002/10/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0001/16/2019
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions109.0012/26/2018
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0006/13/2018
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0006/13/2018
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions241.2005/16/2018
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions264.0005/09/2018
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions252.0005/09/2018
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0005/09/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0005/01/2018
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions168.0004/24/2018
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions156.0004/17/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0003/13/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0003/06/2018
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0001/09/2018
MS-63NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,172.5012/14/2017
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers264.0011/08/2017
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC325.0008/21/2017
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5002/28/2017
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2511/29/2016
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7511/22/2016
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions390.1008/16/2016
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions305.5008/02/2016
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC350.0005/15/2016
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2503/15/2016
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC450.0003/13/2016
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2512/27/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0012/27/2015
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5012/03/2015
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions246.7508/11/2015
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0006/07/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions4,700.0003/01/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0002/01/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions517.0002/01/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5012/21/2014
VF-35NGCGreat Collections225.5011/16/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19,387.5010/27/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions329.0009/22/2014
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0008/05/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions131.6006/02/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions270.2506/02/2014
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections673.2003/30/2014
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions188.0003/03/2014
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions146.8803/03/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5002/27/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions381.8802/27/2014
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5002/03/2014
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions55.0002/03/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions282.0001/20/2014
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC375.0012/15/2013
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions470.0011/15/2013
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions329.0011/15/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0010/28/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions165.0009/30/2013
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers3,818.7507/27/2013
MS-61NGCStack's Bowers1,292.5007/27/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions188.0007/11/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,819.0004/24/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions564.0004/01/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions441.0011/29/2012
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0009/06/2012
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0005/30/2012
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0004/30/2012
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0002/06/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions89.0001/09/2012
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions56.0012/19/2011
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0012/19/2011
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0012/08/2011
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0012/08/2011
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0012/08/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions299.0009/07/2011
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers3,737.5008/18/2011
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions334.0002/03/2011
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0010/27/2010
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/22/2010
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0008/11/2010
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0011/16/2009
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions978.0007/31/2009
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions253.0004/01/2009
AG-3ICGHeritage Auctions15.0003/18/2009
G-4ICGHeritage Auctions21.0003/18/2009
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0001/01/2009
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0012/04/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0012/04/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions276.0005/28/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions299.0004/23/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0001/21/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0001/09/2008
AU-58PCGSStack's1,610.0001/07/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0011/12/2007
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0005/16/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0005/16/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0005/14/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0003/07/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions74,750.0003/01/2007
MS-63NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,645.0002/13/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0001/22/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0010/16/2006
MS-66NGCStack's18,400.0010/01/2006
MS-60NONEStack's1,093.0010/01/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0009/18/2006
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC196.0007/31/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0007/11/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0005/07/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0004/23/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0004/23/2006
MS-62NGCDoyle1,680.0003/23/2006
VF-30ANACSDavid Lawrence RC81.0002/20/2006
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions138.0001/30/2006
MS-63NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,105.0006/23/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0006/08/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0005/09/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0005/04/2005
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,610.0003/06/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0002/23/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0002/13/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0002/13/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/17/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/12/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0001/05/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0011/10/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0009/13/2004
MS-67NGCSuperior Galleries20,700.0005/27/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions12,075.0003/20/2003
MS-60NONEStack's2,530.0010/01/2002
MS-60NONEStack's2,990.0010/01/2002
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena4,600.0007/31/2002
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0006/09/2002
MS-67NGCSuperior Galleries19,550.0002/18/2002
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions201.0011/18/2001
MS-60NONEStack's1,955.0011/12/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions368.0010/03/2001
MS-60PCGSR.M. Smythe1,320.0005/01/2001
AU-50NONEHeritage Auctions288.0006/01/2000
MS-61NONEGoldberg Auctioneers483.0002/06/2000
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena16,100.0001/05/1999
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena852.5004/01/1997
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena1,320.0004/01/1997
MS-60NONEStack's1,760.0009/10/1996
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena3,080.0001/25/1996
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena2,090.0001/25/1996
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena2,860.0011/01/1988
XF-45NONEB. Max Mehl1.0006/01/1941
AU-50NONENumismatic Gallery5.5004/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery4.0004/01/1941
F-12NONENumismatic Gallery2.5004/01/1941