As of May, 2024, a 1873 Half Dollar No Arrows, Open 3 in circulated condition is worth between $2,000.00 and $30,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $65,000.00 and $125,000.00, 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 $55,812.50 in the 10/27/2014 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: 214,200
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1873 Half Dollar No Arrows, Open 3 (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-63125,000.00
MS-62+100,000.00
MS-6290,000.00
MS-6175,000.00
MS-6065,000.00
AU-58+30,000.00
AU-5820,000.00
AU-55+18,500.00
AU-5517,500.00
AU-53+16,000.00
AU-5315,000.00
AU-50+14,500.00
AU-5014,000.00
XF-45+12,000.00
XF-4511,000.00
XF-408,500.00
VF-357,500.00
VF-307,000.00
VF-256,750.00
VF-206,500.00
F-156,250.00
F-126,000.00
VG-105,750.00
VG-85,500.00
G-64,500.00
G-44,000.00
AG-33,000.00
FR-22,500.00
PO-12,000.00

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 State65,000.00125,000.0091,000.00
About Uncirculated14,000.0030,000.0018,187.50
Extremely Fine8,500.0012,000.0010,500.00
Fine and Very Fine6,000.007,500.006,666.67
Good and Very Good4,000.005,750.004,937.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good2,000.003,000.002,500.00

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 1873 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1873 Half Dollar No Arrows, Closed 3 (Regular Strike)55.001,150.001,200.0012,500.00
1873-CC Half Dollar No Arrows (Regular Strike)300.0013,500.0015,000.00175,000.00
1873 Half Dollar No Arrows (Proof)800.00850.00900.0020,000.00
1873-CC Half Dollar Arrows (Regular Strike)250.009,000.0010,000.00100,000.00
1873-S Half Dollar Arrows (Regular Strike)50.004,000.004,500.0035,000.00
1873 Half Dollar Arrows (Proof)800.001,100.001,250.0022,500.00
1873 Half Dollar Arrows (Regular Strike)60.001,250.001,400.0035,000.00
1873 Half Dollar No Arrows, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,100.0050,000.00
1873 Half Dollar No Arrows, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A4,500.0020,000.00
1873 Half Dollar Arrows, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,000.0030,000.00
1873 Half Dollar Arrows, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A65,000.0065,000.00

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.

1873 Half Dollar No Arrows, Open 3 (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

$1,997.50

Lowest Sale Price
$8,625.00

Highest Sale Price
$4,995.63

Average Sale Price
$4,560.00

Most Recent Sale Price
12

Number of Sales
$59,947.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6323,100.0023,100.0023,100.00
MS-6150,600.0055,812.5053,206.25
MS-6020,700.0020,700.0020,700.00
AU-5813,200.0040,250.0024,882.14
AU-556,900.0016,100.0010,416.67
AU-50658.0010,925.006,777.00
XF-401,997.508,625.004,995.63
VF-353,720.006,462.505,206.88
VF-304,935.009,200.006,933.25
VF-255,175.005,750.005,375.25
VF-201,495.002,640.002,018.33
F-154,313.006,038.005,381.50
F-123,220.005,750.004,053.11
VG-103,565.003,565.003,565.00
VG-82,090.004,900.003,206.43
G-62,070.004,025.003,038.00
G-42,880.003,220.003,049.33
AG-31,265.001,955.001,610.00
FR-21,680.001,840.001,760.00
PO-13,910.004,200.004,055.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1873 Half Dollar No Arrows, Open 3 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-63. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-61 having the highest max price $55,812.50.

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 1873 Half Dollar No Arrows, Open 3 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1873 Half Dollar No Arrows, Open 3 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 56.96% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's with 11.39% / 11.39% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1873 Half Dollar No Arrows, Open 3 (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 Bowers4,560.0003/29/2023
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions1,920.0010/09/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0010/09/2022
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions6,000.0007/17/2022
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions21,600.0005/16/2022
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers3,840.0008/25/2021
VG-8PCGSDavid Lawrence RC4,900.0007/04/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0002/23/2020
FR-2PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0002/23/2020
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0012/07/2019
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0012/07/2019
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions3,000.0009/08/2019
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions3,720.0008/18/2019
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions13,200.0008/18/2019
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions2,640.0004/28/2019
VF-25PCGSScotsman5,750.0011/03/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions15,275.0004/27/2016
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions4,935.0009/20/2015
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions5,581.2504/26/2015
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions21,150.0001/07/2015
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0001/07/2015
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions55,812.5010/27/2014
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers3,290.0008/08/2014
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5007/10/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions658.0003/03/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,997.5001/08/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions3,818.7501/08/2014
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions5,288.0004/24/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions28,200.0001/09/2013
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions5,288.0010/18/2012
FR-2NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0005/30/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions34,500.0004/18/2012
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions8,625.0001/03/2012
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions6,038.0012/08/2011
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0010/13/2011
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0009/07/2011
VG-10PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,565.0009/06/2011
MS-60ANACSStack's Bowers20,700.0008/18/2011
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0008/11/2011
F-12NONEScotsman4,255.0007/29/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions40,250.0007/07/2011
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions8,625.0008/11/2010
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0003/01/2009
AU-55PCGSBowers & Merena16,100.0001/01/2009
VF-30PCGSStack's9,200.0007/27/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions1,495.0005/28/2008
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0005/28/2008
XF-40NONEStack's3,450.0005/21/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions10,925.0004/01/2008
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0004/01/2008
G-6PCGSStack's4,025.0002/26/2008
F-12ANACSStack's3,565.0001/07/2008
G-4ANACSStack's3,048.0010/16/2007
F-15PCGSStack's5,175.0005/01/2007
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions1,955.0004/09/2007
AG-3ANACSStack's1,265.0003/01/2007
PO-1PCGSStack's4,200.0003/01/2007
XF-40ANACSDavid Lawrence RC6,325.0009/11/2006
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0004/26/2006
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers3,910.0009/21/2005
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions4,313.0006/02/2005
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC50,600.0003/06/2005
VG-8PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,105.0002/23/2005
XF-40NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities6,670.0001/10/2005
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0012/08/2004
G-6PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,105.0003/09/2004
F-12NONEStack's3,220.0001/21/2004
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0009/01/2003
AU-55PCGSSuperior Galleries6,900.0008/01/2002
VG-8PCGSBowers & Merena2,530.0007/31/2002
XF-40PCGSBowers & Merena5,060.0003/21/2002
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0002/24/2001
XF-40NGCBowers & Merena3,910.0001/03/2001
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena6,900.0001/04/2000
F-12NONEBowers & Merena3,450.0005/07/1999
XF-40NGCBowers & Merena4,830.0001/05/1999
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena23,100.0001/25/1996
AU-55NONEBowers & Merena8,250.0005/01/1995
VG-8ANACSSuperior Galleries2,090.0001/30/1995