As of May, 2024, a 1883 Half Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $250.00 and $1,650.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,700.00 and $60,000.00, 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 $49,450.00 in the 05/26/2019 by renowned auctioneer David Lawrence RC, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 30.00 millimeters
Weight: 12.50 grams
Mintage: 8,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1883 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+60,000.00
MS-6730,000.00
MS-66+11,000.00
MS-669,000.00
MS-65+6,000.00
MS-655,000.00
MS-64+3,500.00
MS-643,000.00
MS-63+2,750.00
MS-632,500.00
MS-62+2,100.00
MS-622,000.00
MS-611,750.00
MS-601,700.00
AU-58+1,650.00
AU-581,600.00
AU-55+1,550.00
AU-551,500.00
AU-53+1,450.00
AU-531,400.00
AU-50+1,350.00
AU-501,300.00
XF-45+1,250.00
XF-451,200.00
XF-401,150.00
VF-351,100.00
VF-301,050.00
VF-251,000.00
VF-20950.00
F-15900.00
F-12750.00
VG-10600.00
VG-8550.00
G-6500.00
G-4450.00
AG-3350.00
FR-2250.00

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 State1,700.0060,000.0010,021.43
About Uncirculated1,300.001,650.001,475.00
Extremely Fine1,150.001,250.001,200.00
Fine and Very Fine750.001,100.00958.33
Good and Very Good450.00600.00525.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good250.00350.00300.00

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 1883 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1883 Half Dollar (Proof)500.00850.00900.0040,000.00
1883 Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A4,000.0035,000.00
1883 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.

1883 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

$2,860.00

Lowest Sale Price
$9,200.00

Highest Sale Price
$6,201.02

Average Sale Price
$8,400.00

Most Recent Sale Price
21

Number of Sales
$130,221.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+49,450.0049,450.0049,450.00
MS-6714,100.0028,750.0020,800.00
MS-66+5,875.005,875.005,875.00
MS-662,860.009,200.006,201.02
MS-65+920.005,750.003,554.28
MS-64903.003,680.001,701.72
MS-63690.002,070.001,412.90
MS-62+1,038.001,038.001,038.00
MS-62600.002,300.001,500.36
MS-61518.001,260.001,009.25
MS-60460.00960.00724.60
AU-58748.001,080.00881.44
AU-55380.001,440.00935.40
AU-53357.00489.00423.00
AU-50403.001,375.00749.02
XF-45345.001,880.00780.53
XF-40236.001,150.00629.73
VF-35161.00460.00310.50
VF-30475.00900.00687.50
VF-25216.00900.00612.05
VF-20504.00810.00628.00
F-15403.00630.00522.50
F-12230.00606.05387.51
VG-10350.00546.00428.50
VG-8219.00460.00319.38
G-6598.00598.00598.00
PO-1299.001,815.00695.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1883 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 $49,450.00.

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 1883 Half Dollar (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1883 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 66.34% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 10.40% / 5.45% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1883 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
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0012/17/2023
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions900.0005/31/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,980.0004/24/2023
AU-55NGCStack's Bowers1,020.0003/29/2023
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,230.0002/23/2023
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions504.0002/01/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions750.0001/11/2023
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0012/14/2022
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,050.0009/25/2022
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0008/31/2022
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions1,080.0005/16/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers840.0004/13/2022
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions780.0003/14/2022
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC675.0001/02/2022
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers900.0011/30/2021
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,375.0011/21/2021
AU-50PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,116.2510/28/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0010/04/2021
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers900.0008/25/2021
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0006/30/2021
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0005/05/2021
MS-62PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,527.5004/21/2021
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers750.0003/31/2021
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0001/20/2021
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0001/13/2021
F-15PCGSDavid Lawrence RC575.0011/15/2020
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,500.0010/17/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0009/20/2020
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0006/03/2020
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers528.0003/25/2020
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions930.0003/04/2020
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions960.0003/04/2020
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,260.0002/23/2020
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions420.0002/19/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions992.4001/12/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0010/24/2019
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions372.0009/18/2019
MS-65+PCGSScotsman5,750.0007/19/2019
MS-67+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC49,450.0005/26/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions660.0005/15/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,380.0003/05/2019
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions1,560.0002/03/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0002/03/2019
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions960.0001/14/2019
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0012/26/2018
PO-1NONELegend Rare Coin Auctions1,815.0012/16/2018
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions630.0012/14/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0010/14/2018
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0009/09/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0006/17/2018
MS-63PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,870.0004/29/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,400.0003/29/2018
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0002/22/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0001/03/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0001/03/2018
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0011/08/2017
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,150.0010/30/2017
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers3,760.0003/29/2017
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2502/16/2017
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0001/10/2017
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0010/31/2016
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2507/07/2016
AU-58NONEBonham's760.0006/06/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0004/27/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,995.0002/04/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0012/03/2015
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions910.6306/07/2015
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2506/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,640.0005/12/2015
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions940.0004/26/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5001/07/2015
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0012/04/2014
VG-10PCGSDavid Lawrence RC350.0011/02/2014
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers998.7510/31/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions14,100.0009/04/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,287.5006/04/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers3,818.7503/27/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,581.2502/03/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,763.0011/01/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0009/25/2013
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions482.0009/25/2013
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions306.0009/25/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,813.0008/08/2013
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers1,938.7507/27/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections1,376.0004/21/2013
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers828.0004/16/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,644.0004/16/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions588.0003/21/2013
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0003/21/2013
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers3,760.0002/22/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions441.0011/29/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,622.0010/18/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/12/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0007/12/2012
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions1,038.0005/30/2012
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions518.0004/18/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0004/18/2012
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions920.0004/18/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0003/08/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions360.0002/02/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0001/03/2012
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions446.0012/08/2011
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers2,300.0011/15/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions299.0010/13/2011
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,060.0009/06/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,463.0008/29/2011
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers5,750.0008/18/2011
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers1,955.0008/13/2011
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers978.0008/13/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0008/11/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0008/11/2011
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions475.0008/11/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions920.0007/07/2011
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions546.0005/09/2011
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers606.0503/18/2011
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions546.0012/02/2010
F-12ANACSBowers & Merena324.0011/03/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions431.0009/22/2010
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions518.0009/22/2010
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions776.0008/11/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0008/11/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/06/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0007/01/2009
VF-25NONEGoldberg Auctioneers216.0005/26/2009
VF-25ICGHeritage Auctions518.0004/01/2009
F-12ICGHeritage Auctions403.0003/04/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,380.0001/29/2009
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,610.0001/01/2009
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena8,625.0011/01/2008
F-15DGSDavid Lawrence RC403.0010/02/2008
VF-35ICGHeritage Auctions460.0009/24/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0007/30/2008
MS-63PCGSStack's2,070.0007/27/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions460.0005/28/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions19,550.0004/01/2008
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0003/12/2008
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers3,680.0002/13/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0001/09/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0001/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSStack's4,140.0001/07/2008
G-6PCGSDavid Lawrence RC598.0012/27/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0011/29/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0011/29/2007
MS-64PCGSStack's2,185.0010/11/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions921.0007/18/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0005/15/2007
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions244.0004/02/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0003/20/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0003/20/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0002/20/2007
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries1,495.0001/01/2007
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0010/24/2006
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries1,610.0009/10/2006
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena1,783.0007/13/2006
AU-55NONEGoldberg Auctioneers483.0005/30/2006
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers161.0005/30/2006
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities6,670.0001/03/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0011/02/2005
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,380.0010/27/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,038.0006/02/2005
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,610.0006/01/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0005/09/2005
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena28,750.0004/07/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,265.0003/06/2005
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,668.0002/23/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0001/17/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0012/13/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0011/04/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0008/23/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions472.0007/20/2004
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions449.0006/07/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0006/03/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,038.0005/05/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,001.0005/05/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0001/31/2004
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers403.0001/28/2004
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0009/01/2003
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena2,530.0007/30/2003
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions380.0007/26/2003
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0005/05/2003
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions460.0005/01/2003
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries2,300.0002/24/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0001/08/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0011/21/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions903.0009/29/2002
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0007/27/2002
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0002/24/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions725.0011/28/2001
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions236.0011/18/2001
MS-65+SEGSHeritage Auctions920.0011/15/2001
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0010/03/2001
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0006/02/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0004/05/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions833.0002/01/2001
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions600.0012/14/2000
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0008/09/2000
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena2,185.0008/09/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,657.0006/01/2000
AU-53NONEGoldberg Auctioneers357.0002/06/2000
MS-66PCGSKingswood Galleries3,795.0011/17/1999
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,150.0001/05/1999
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena2,860.0003/24/1995