As of May, 2024, a 1872 Half Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $55.00 and $950.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,000.00 and $12,500.00, 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 $21,150.00 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: 880,600
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1872 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-6612,500.00
MS-65+10,000.00
MS-658,000.00
MS-64+4,500.00
MS-643,500.00
MS-63+2,500.00
MS-632,000.00
MS-62+1,750.00
MS-621,500.00
MS-611,250.00
MS-601,000.00
AU-58+950.00
AU-58900.00
AU-55+700.00
AU-55650.00
AU-53+550.00
AU-53500.00
AU-50+450.00
AU-50400.00
XF-45+350.00
XF-45300.00
XF-40275.00
VF-35200.00
VF-30175.00
VF-25150.00
VF-20125.00
F-15110.00
F-12100.00
VG-1090.00
VG-880.00
G-675.00
G-465.00
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 State1,000.0012,500.004,409.09
About Uncirculated400.00950.00637.50
Extremely Fine275.00350.00308.33
Fine and Very Fine100.00200.00143.33
Good and Very Good65.0090.0077.50
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 1872 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1872-CC Half Dollar (Regular Strike)200.0025,000.0030,000.0070,000.00
1872-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike)55.002,000.002,500.0035,000.00
1872 Half Dollar (Proof)600.00850.00900.0012,500.00
1872 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,100.0050,000.00

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.

1872 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
$353.00

Highest Sale Price
$131.58

Average Sale Price
$216.00

Most Recent Sale Price
31

Number of Sales
$4,079.13

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66+7,637.507,637.507,637.50
MS-665,750.0021,150.0011,081.25
MS-65+9,106.259,106.259,106.25
MS-64+3,220.003,220.003,220.00
MS-64322.003,278.002,035.79
MS-631,093.001,840.001,344.25
MS-62764.003,055.001,388.68
MS-61440.63440.63440.63
MS-60345.005,750.003,047.50
AU-5869.001,200.00474.00
AU-5560.00764.00317.82
AU-53115.00460.00298.29
AU-5084.00312.00190.44
XF-4564.00221.00138.21
XF-4060.00353.00131.58
VF-3554.00135.00101.00
VF-3060.0079.0072.00
VF-2577.00127.00102.00
VF-202.2551.0026.63
F-1562.0062.0062.00
G-615.0015.0015.00
PO-153.00426.00166.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1872 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) 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 $21,150.00.

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 1872 Half Dollar (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1872 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 75.00% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 9.04% / 3.72% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1872 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-40PCGSStack's Bowers216.0007/26/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions154.0006/21/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions216.0003/29/2023
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0003/29/2023
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers432.0003/29/2023
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0003/22/2023
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers168.0002/15/2023
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers288.0001/25/2023
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0012/14/2022
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions129.0012/07/2022
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions456.0011/16/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions124.0009/14/2022
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions528.0008/10/2022
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions432.0005/16/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions134.0004/28/2022
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0004/28/2022
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0004/13/2022
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0004/03/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions312.0012/08/2021
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions228.0010/27/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0009/29/2021
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0009/01/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0007/07/2021
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,106.2504/21/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0002/17/2021
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0001/20/2021
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers216.0009/10/2020
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers228.0008/19/2020
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers312.0003/25/2020
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0003/25/2020
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers432.0003/25/2020
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0003/04/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0002/19/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0002/05/2020
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions126.0005/22/2019
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0002/27/2019
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions61.0002/27/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0001/23/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0001/16/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions104.0001/02/2019
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0012/26/2018
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions84.0012/19/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0012/12/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0011/21/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0011/14/2018
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers360.0005/23/2018
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions89.0005/09/2018
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions104.0005/09/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0003/20/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0003/06/2018
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions156.0001/23/2018
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC220.0008/21/2017
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers164.5004/05/2017
MS-62PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,055.0012/15/2016
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5012/13/2016
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers423.0011/02/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0006/08/2016
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC210.0004/03/2016
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions7,637.5002/04/2016
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5003/01/2015
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions152.7501/04/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5012/21/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions159.8011/02/2014
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC221.0011/02/2014
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions182.1309/22/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21,150.0006/23/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5006/23/2014
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions440.6306/04/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions170.3806/02/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0004/23/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions74.0004/21/2014
VF-25ANACSGreat Collections77.0004/20/2014
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions305.5003/21/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions240.8801/20/2014
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions340.7501/20/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,496.8801/08/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions353.0011/15/2013
AU-53ANACSGreat Collections193.0011/10/2013
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0009/25/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,820.0007/27/2013
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions135.0006/17/2013
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers764.0004/16/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0012/31/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0011/29/2012
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions114.0011/26/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions53.0010/29/2012
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions153.0010/18/2012
AU-53ANACSGreat Collections248.0010/14/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions764.0008/02/2012
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions475.0007/12/2012
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0002/20/2012
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions253.0001/23/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections426.0001/08/2012
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0012/19/2011
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers2,875.0011/15/2011
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0009/12/2011
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0009/07/2011
XF-40PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers138.0009/06/2011
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers1,840.0008/18/2011
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0008/11/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions89.0005/30/2011
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0002/03/2011
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena3,278.0011/03/2010
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0010/27/2010
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0009/13/2010
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions276.0008/11/2010
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions322.0004/28/2010
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0001/25/2010
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions322.0009/11/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions863.0007/31/2009
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions127.0007/15/2009
AU-55DGSDavid Lawrence RC127.0005/07/2009
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions127.0004/29/2009
G-6ICGHeritage Auctions15.0003/18/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0003/01/2009
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions460.0003/01/2009
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0002/04/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions920.0001/01/2009
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions178.0011/10/2008
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions299.0010/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0009/01/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0009/01/2008
AU-53ICGHeritage Auctions173.0008/06/2008
VF-35ICGHeritage Auctions54.0004/30/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions127.0004/21/2008
MS-64NONEStack's2,990.0003/26/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions161.0003/17/2008
MS-64NGCStack's2,875.0010/11/2007
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions389.0008/27/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0008/13/2007
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0008/08/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0005/16/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0005/16/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0005/14/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions133.0005/14/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0005/01/2007
MS-62NGCBowers & Merena978.0003/01/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0002/05/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0001/17/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0012/25/2006
MS-60NONEStack's5,750.0010/01/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0009/11/2006
AU-58ANACSDavid Lawrence RC207.0007/24/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions51.0001/30/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0011/02/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0011/02/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0009/25/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,645.0007/27/2005
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions104.0007/17/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0006/08/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0003/28/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0003/23/2005
MS-64NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,495.0003/08/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,610.0003/06/2005
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0002/28/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0002/23/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0002/13/2005
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions100.0001/17/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0001/17/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0001/05/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0009/09/2004
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities9,200.0007/23/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0006/30/2004
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0006/16/2004
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions219.0001/12/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions62.0010/22/2003
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions380.0008/06/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0007/23/2003
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries1,409.0005/27/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0004/30/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/08/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,668.0011/05/2002
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers322.0006/02/2002
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0001/09/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,294.0010/03/2001
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0010/03/2001
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0010/03/2001
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions66.0002/22/2001
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0011/02/2000
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers414.0010/02/2000
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena5,750.0008/09/2000
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions345.0008/06/2000
AU-55NONEGoldberg Auctioneers196.0002/06/2000
AU-58NONEGoldberg Auctioneers69.0002/06/2000
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena1,093.0001/05/1999
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions1,552.0003/19/1998
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,540.0001/25/1996
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery2.2504/01/1941