As of May, 2024, a 1889 Half Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $350.00 and $1,850.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,000.00 and $17,500.00, 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 $11,162.50 in the 02/04/2016 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: 12,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

1889 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-6717,500.00
MS-66+12,500.00
MS-669,000.00
MS-65+6,000.00
MS-655,000.00
MS-64+4,500.00
MS-644,000.00
MS-63+3,750.00
MS-633,500.00
MS-62+2,500.00
MS-622,250.00
MS-612,100.00
MS-602,000.00
AU-58+1,850.00
AU-581,800.00
AU-55+1,750.00
AU-551,700.00
AU-53+1,650.00
AU-531,600.00
AU-50+1,550.00
AU-501,500.00
XF-45+1,350.00
XF-451,250.00
XF-401,150.00
VF-351,100.00
VF-301,000.00
VF-25900.00
VF-20800.00
F-15750.00
F-12600.00
VG-10550.00
VG-8500.00
G-6450.00
G-4400.00
AG-3350.00

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 State2,000.0017,500.005,738.46
About Uncirculated1,500.001,850.001,675.00
Extremely Fine1,150.001,350.001,250.00
Fine and Very Fine600.001,100.00858.33
Good and Very Good400.00550.00475.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good350.00350.00350.00

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 1889 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1889 Half Dollar (Proof)600.00850.00900.0025,000.00
1889 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,250.0025,000.00
1889 Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A8,500.008,500.00

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.

1889 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

$978.00

Lowest Sale Price
$3,120.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,924.87

Average Sale Price
$3,120.00

Most Recent Sale Price
26

Number of Sales
$50,046.68

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6711,162.5011,162.5011,162.50
MS-66+11,162.5011,162.5011,162.50
MS-663,105.008,225.005,949.51
MS-65+1,760.004,112.503,223.97
MS-64978.003,120.001,924.87
MS-63575.003,000.001,356.05
MS-62460.001,620.00956.88
MS-61690.001,495.001,015.75
MS-60506.001,800.001,103.50
AU-581,058.003,120.001,794.00
AU-55374.001,560.00740.50
AU-53374.001,140.00659.88
AU-50431.001,680.00672.77
XF-45374.001,003.00595.10
XF-40374.001,320.00647.24
VF-35265.00902.02666.76
VF-30270.00840.00539.60
VF-25561.00646.25593.63
VF-20311.00660.00504.67
F-15528.00600.00558.00
F-12311.00397.10337.28
VG-10236.00456.00369.90
VG-8276.00501.00381.00
G-6190.00423.00329.00
G-4173.00384.00257.00
PO-1264.00805.00490.45

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1889 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66+ having the highest max price $11,162.50.

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 1889 Half Dollar (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1889 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 64.62% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 12.74% / 6.13% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1889 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 Auctions3,120.0009/17/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions660.0005/10/2023
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,620.0005/03/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0004/03/2023
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers600.0003/29/2023
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions528.0002/01/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0001/15/2023
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,480.0012/18/2022
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0012/14/2022
VG-8NGCDavid Lawrence RC501.0011/27/2022
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0011/16/2022
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,172.5010/20/2022
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions1,080.0005/16/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,000.0005/08/2022
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions8,225.0004/28/2022
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers4,080.0004/13/2022
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0011/10/2021
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions1,170.0010/20/2021
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0010/04/2021
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers840.0008/25/2021
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers660.0008/25/2021
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers960.0008/25/2021
XF-45PCGSScotsman1,003.0007/23/2021
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0006/16/2021
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,115.0005/27/2021
MS-62PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,057.5005/27/2021
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0005/05/2021
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,756.2504/21/2021
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,585.0004/21/2021
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions384.0004/07/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,000.0002/25/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0001/24/2021
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC902.0212/06/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,960.0010/17/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,500.0010/17/2020
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0009/30/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers600.0009/10/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0008/11/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0006/17/2020
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers504.0003/25/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0002/26/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0012/07/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,160.0011/20/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions720.0008/21/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0006/09/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,160.0003/05/2019
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions576.0002/03/2019
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions900.0001/14/2019
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions1,140.0011/11/2018
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0009/09/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0007/15/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0006/17/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0003/21/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0001/03/2018
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions11,162.5006/08/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5004/04/2017
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0001/10/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0001/04/2017
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2509/07/2016
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers881.2508/09/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,173.7503/03/2016
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5003/03/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions11,162.5002/04/2016
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions675.6301/06/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0001/06/2016
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions705.0012/03/2015
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers4,112.5011/05/2015
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions587.5010/29/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5006/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,642.5006/01/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0005/12/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions734.3805/10/2015
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions646.2504/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0003/01/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0002/01/2015
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,600.0001/25/2015
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections1,543.3011/16/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,274.8811/06/2014
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC458.0011/02/2014
F-12PCGSGreat Collections397.1009/14/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,112.5009/04/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5002/27/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions658.0001/20/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions505.2501/20/2014
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions558.0012/05/2013
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions617.0011/01/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions441.0009/25/2013
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions588.0009/25/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions764.0009/25/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,058.0009/25/2013
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC750.0008/18/2013
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers3,407.5007/27/2013
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers708.5307/27/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers6,462.5007/27/2013
MS-64NGCScotsman2,875.0007/26/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0006/05/2013
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers347.0005/30/2013
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers264.0004/16/2013
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers1,704.0004/16/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,293.0004/16/2013
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions176.0004/01/2013
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers400.0002/22/2013
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions411.0010/18/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions823.0009/06/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions734.0009/06/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,292.5008/04/2012
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions561.0005/30/2012
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions633.0005/30/2012
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions546.0004/18/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions431.0002/02/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,098.0012/08/2011
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers604.0011/15/2011
PO-1PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers276.0009/06/2011
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers6,900.0008/18/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,265.0008/13/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions805.0008/11/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0006/01/2011
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers546.0003/31/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0002/03/2011
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions978.0012/02/2010
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions546.0012/02/2010
PO-1PCGSBowers & Merena273.0011/09/2010
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena6,900.0011/03/2010
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions1,495.0004/28/2010
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions518.0012/03/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,610.0007/13/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions489.0005/01/2009
G-4ICGHeritage Auctions322.0004/01/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,150.0001/19/2009
XF-45DGSDavid Lawrence RC374.0010/02/2008
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions633.0010/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0010/01/2008
MS-63PCGSStack's1,092.5008/21/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions431.0005/28/2008
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0003/12/2008
MS-63ANACSBowers & Merena989.0002/28/2008
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC575.0001/17/2008
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0001/09/2008
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0007/18/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0007/12/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0007/12/2007
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena5,635.0006/28/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0005/15/2007
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0005/01/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0004/02/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0003/20/2007
MS-63PCGSStack's1,380.0003/01/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions546.0002/20/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/01/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0010/24/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions805.0009/13/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0008/22/2006
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC434.0007/24/2006
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena4,658.0003/16/2006
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions374.0001/24/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0009/26/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0009/01/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0007/27/2005
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC466.0007/25/2005
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,265.0006/27/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0006/05/2005
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,840.0005/25/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0003/27/2005
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,990.0003/06/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0002/28/2005
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,553.0002/23/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0001/17/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0012/13/2004
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0012/13/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions426.0010/20/2004
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions380.0009/13/2004
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions236.0009/08/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions319.0008/23/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions311.0007/26/2004
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena2,588.0007/01/2004
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions506.0001/31/2004
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions190.0001/12/2004
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries2,760.0001/06/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions380.0011/07/2003
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions311.0009/22/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,140.0009/17/2003
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions414.0009/01/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0005/05/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0005/01/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0001/08/2003
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries3,450.0001/06/2003
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions380.0011/21/2002
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,105.0006/02/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions978.0006/01/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0010/03/2001
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0010/03/2001
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions270.0007/11/2001
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena690.0006/28/2001
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions430.0006/27/2001
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0006/02/2001
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0005/01/2001
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions265.0004/05/2001
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0008/06/2000
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries3,795.0006/05/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0005/04/2000
MS-63PCGSKingswood Galleries881.0002/16/2000
MS-63NGCSuperior Galleries719.0002/07/2000
MS-62NONEGoldberg Auctioneers460.0002/06/2000
MS-66PCGSKingswood Galleries4,025.0008/01/1999
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,013.0001/05/1999
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0008/01/1998
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena1,870.0003/05/1998
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/09/1998
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena1,760.0011/13/1997
MS-60NONEStack's1,650.0010/10/1995
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,420.0003/01/1995