As of May, 2024, a 1886 Half Dollar, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,100.00 and $13,500.00, 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 $17,250.00 in the 08/14/2006 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 30.00 millimeters
Weight: 12.50 grams
Mintage: 886
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1886 Half Dollar, Cam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6713,500.00
MS-66+10,000.00
MS-666,250.00
MS-65+4,500.00
MS-653,750.00
MS-64+3,000.00
MS-642,500.00
MS-63+2,350.00
MS-632,250.00
MS-62+1,850.00
MS-621,700.00
MS-611,250.00
MS-601,100.00

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 State1,100.0013,500.004,153.85

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 1886 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1886 Half Dollar (Proof)600.00850.00900.0040,000.00
1886 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)400.001,750.001,800.0035,000.00
1886 Half Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,500.0017,500.00
1886 Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A3,000.0040,000.00

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.

1886 Half Dollar, Cam (Proof) – 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

$1,093.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,370.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,980.13

Average Sale Price
$1,468.75

Most Recent Sale Price
30

Number of Sales
$59,404.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-678,225.0017,250.0011,568.06
MS-662,760.008,913.005,056.40
MS-65+2,880.004,406.003,674.67
MS-652,160.005,463.003,763.86
MS-64+1,645.003,120.002,382.50
MS-641,093.004,370.001,980.13
MS-63+1,440.001,440.001,440.00
MS-63900.001,840.001,316.07
MS-62978.001,208.001,093.00
PO-1940.003,870.002,120.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1886 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof) 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 $17,250.00.

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 1886 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1886 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 64.95% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 12.37% / 8.25% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1886 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof) 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-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,740.0005/03/2023
MS-64NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,468.7504/27/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,420.0004/24/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers1,440.0003/29/2023
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,173.7502/23/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,480.0010/09/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers4,800.0008/31/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9,000.0005/23/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,160.0004/13/2022
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8,600.0011/29/2020
MS-63+NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0006/07/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,260.0004/28/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0004/28/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions900.0002/03/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0002/03/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0002/03/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0009/09/2018
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,200.0008/12/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,110.0006/17/2018
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,760.0006/13/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0003/29/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0002/22/2018
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,456.0001/29/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,080.0001/03/2018
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers3,120.0011/08/2017
MS-66NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,877.5010/26/2017
MS-64NGCBonham's1,287.0009/05/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers4,347.5003/29/2017
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0010/31/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5010/31/2016
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers1,527.5008/09/2016
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers9,400.0002/10/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions11,162.5008/16/2015
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers8,225.0008/12/2015
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers3,290.0006/01/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions10,575.0004/26/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0001/07/2015
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,818.7510/31/2014
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,500.0010/12/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,288.7509/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0008/05/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,406.2506/04/2014
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,351.2506/02/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections5,005.0002/16/2014
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,500.0012/29/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,994.0011/15/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,966.0008/08/2013
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers940.0007/27/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,055.0006/05/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.0004/24/2013
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers3,870.0004/16/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,813.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0007/12/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0005/30/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0003/08/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0002/27/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0002/02/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/16/2012
MS-62ANACSStack's Bowers978.0011/15/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0008/29/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions16,100.0008/11/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0004/27/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0004/27/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,463.0002/03/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/05/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0007/08/2010
MS-64PCGSStack's3,220.0006/15/2010
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0004/28/2010
PO-1NGCStack's1,550.0003/02/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0003/01/2009
MS-65NGCScotsman3,565.0002/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions7,188.0002/01/2009
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,645.0001/08/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0001/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0009/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0007/30/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0005/28/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/09/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0011/06/2007
MS-64NGCStack's4,370.0010/16/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0009/27/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0004/09/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0010/24/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions17,250.0008/14/2006
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC4,428.0008/08/2005
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities4,025.0005/25/2005
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena5,175.0004/07/2005
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,990.0003/06/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0007/20/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0006/03/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions13,800.0005/05/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0012/03/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,913.0011/21/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,565.0007/27/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,800.0005/03/2001