As of May, 2024, a 1869-S Half Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $55.00 and $1,600.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,750.00 and $40,000.00, 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 $27,600.00 in the 03/11/2004 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: 656,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1869-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-67+40,000.00
MS-6730,000.00
MS-66+22,500.00
MS-6620,000.00
MS-65+10,000.00
MS-658,500.00
MS-64+6,000.00
MS-645,000.00
MS-63+4,000.00
MS-633,500.00
MS-62+2,500.00
MS-622,000.00
MS-611,850.00
MS-601,750.00
AU-58+1,600.00
AU-581,500.00
AU-55+1,000.00
AU-55850.00
AU-53+750.00
AU-53700.00
AU-50+650.00
AU-50600.00
XF-45+500.00
XF-45450.00
XF-40350.00
VF-35275.00
VF-30225.00
VF-25200.00
VF-20150.00
F-15140.00
F-12130.00
VG-10120.00
VG-8110.00
G-6100.00
G-490.00
AG-360.00
FR-255.00
PO-170.00

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 State1,750.0040,000.0011,257.14
About Uncirculated600.001,600.00956.25
Extremely Fine350.00500.00433.33
Fine and Very Fine130.00275.00186.67
Good and Very Good90.00120.00105.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good55.0070.0061.67

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 1869 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1869 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)55.00900.001,000.0050,000.00
1869 Half Dollar (Proof)750.001,000.001,100.0040,000.00
1869 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,100.0025,000.00

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.

1869-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

$99.00

Lowest Sale Price
$576.00

Highest Sale Price
$230.07

Average Sale Price
$264.00

Most Recent Sale Price
26

Number of Sales
$5,981.88

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-677,475.0027,600.0016,502.17
MS-6612,925.0012,925.0012,925.00
MS-65+3,642.5013,200.005,688.63
MS-641,980.005,463.003,417.20
MS-632,070.002,530.002,270.60
MS-621,292.502,232.501,840.63
MS-61891.001,610.001,067.80
MS-601,035.003,163.001,512.70
AU-58413.001,150.00841.47
AU-55207.00881.25426.87
AU-53411.00480.00445.50
AU-5099.00576.00230.07
XF-45127.00489.00263.18
XF-4069.00374.00146.09
VF-3589.00224.40163.60
VF-3060.00253.00155.56
VF-2577.00101.0094.00
VF-205.00152.7575.15
F-122.2585.0030.75
VG-1027.0027.0027.00
G-431.0031.0031.00
PO-1158.63601.00341.21

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1869-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 $27,600.00.

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 1869-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1869-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.73% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 6.82% / 5.68% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1869-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
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions94.0006/21/2023
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0003/29/2023
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers264.0003/29/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions264.0003/01/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions210.0012/07/2022
AU-50NGCDavid Lawrence RC530.0007/24/2022
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions234.0007/21/2022
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions480.0005/16/2022
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions528.0005/16/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers576.0004/13/2022
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions169.0003/16/2022
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers192.0006/16/2021
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0008/19/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0006/24/2020
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers264.0003/25/2020
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers288.0003/25/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0002/05/2020
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions408.0012/11/2019
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions456.0009/18/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions180.0005/22/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0005/15/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0004/17/2019
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions408.0003/20/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions384.0003/13/2019
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0002/27/2019
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0002/27/2019
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0002/27/2019
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0002/27/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0001/14/2019
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions960.0001/14/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0012/12/2018
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions156.0010/03/2018
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions900.0009/09/2018
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions408.0008/22/2018
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC275.0006/17/2018
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0006/06/2018
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0005/16/2018
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions144.0005/09/2018
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions204.0005/09/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions198.0004/17/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0003/06/2018
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0003/06/2018
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC300.0008/21/2017
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0002/28/2017
XF-45ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers176.0002/13/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,168.7501/04/2017
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers235.0009/12/2016
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers1,057.5008/09/2016
VF-30NGCDavid Lawrence RC130.0005/22/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5004/27/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12,925.0001/06/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5009/20/2015
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions164.5008/11/2015
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7512/21/2014
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions470.0011/06/2014
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC85.0011/02/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0010/08/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5010/08/2014
PO-1NCSHeritage Auctions158.6309/22/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5008/05/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7507/10/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions217.3807/07/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions18,800.0006/23/2014
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions258.5006/04/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions211.5006/02/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,818.7504/23/2014
VF-25ANACSGreat Collections77.0004/13/2014
VF-35PCGSGreat Collections224.4004/13/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions141.0001/20/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,232.5001/08/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2501/08/2014
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions411.0011/15/2013
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions411.0011/15/2013
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0009/30/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0009/25/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions194.0009/02/2013
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers3,642.5007/27/2013
VF-35PCGSGreat Collections167.0007/07/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0006/17/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions188.0001/09/2013
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions112.0001/09/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions100.0009/10/2012
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0008/13/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers3,290.0008/04/2012
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0004/30/2012
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers1,150.0011/15/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0011/08/2011
XF-45PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers207.0009/06/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers3,163.0008/18/2011
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0008/11/2011
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0008/11/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0008/11/2011
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0001/05/2011
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0012/02/2010
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0012/02/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,990.0011/03/2010
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0008/11/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0003/24/2010
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0002/22/2010
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0001/06/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions5,031.0010/22/2009
VG-10ICGHeritage Auctions27.0003/18/2009
G-4ICGHeritage Auctions31.0003/18/2009
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions253.0012/04/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions107.0009/29/2008
XF-40NGCDavid Lawrence RC127.0008/25/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions138.0004/16/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0003/26/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions219.0003/17/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0001/21/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0011/06/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0010/17/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0010/03/2007
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0008/15/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0008/13/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0005/14/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0005/14/2007
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0003/01/2007
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers3,910.0002/13/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0001/17/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0010/30/2006
MS-60NONEStack's1,035.0010/01/2006
MS-60NONEStack's3,163.0010/01/2006
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,208.0009/12/2006
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena5,750.0008/16/2006
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries2,210.0008/12/2006
XF-40ANACSDavid Lawrence RC69.0007/17/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,744.0005/03/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions5,463.0004/26/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions5,463.0001/24/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0001/08/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions17,250.0001/05/2006
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,186.0001/03/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0001/01/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions978.0001/01/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0007/10/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0006/08/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions190.0006/06/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0006/05/2005
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0006/05/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0005/09/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions566.0004/27/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0004/17/2005
XF-40NGCDavid Lawrence RC105.0004/04/2005
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions221.0003/16/2005
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,840.0003/06/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0002/23/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0002/13/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions16,675.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/12/2005
PO-1PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities601.0011/30/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,358.0011/04/2004
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions52.0006/16/2004
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena4,830.0003/11/2004
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena27,600.0003/11/2004
MS-67NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities7,475.0001/05/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0011/17/2003
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0010/22/2003
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions891.0007/26/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions11,213.0011/21/2002
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions94.0009/29/2002
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions472.0002/24/2002
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena3,450.0001/08/2002
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions414.0010/03/2001
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0005/09/2001
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions92.0001/06/2001
AU-55NONEHeritage Auctions207.0005/04/2000
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena2,070.0001/05/1999
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena4,840.0003/05/1998
MS-65+NONEBowers & Merena13,200.0004/01/1997
MS-60NONECoin Galleries1,100.0011/01/1996
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,980.0001/25/1996
AU-58NONEBowers & Merena413.0011/01/1988
F-12NONENumismatic Gallery2.2504/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery5.0004/01/1941
F-12NONENumismatic Gallery5.0004/01/1941