1842 Half Dollar Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1842 Half Dollar Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1842 Half Dollar variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1842 Half Dollar Medium Date (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $3.50 - $1,560.00

  Uncirculated: $5.25 - $25,850.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $61.17 - $850.00

  Uncirculated: $1,295.00 - $7,850.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $30.00 - $1,400.00

  Uncirculated: $1,500.00 - $30,000.00

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1842-O Half Dollar Small Date, Rev 1839 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $60.00 - $11,500.00

  Uncirculated: $14,100.00 - $43,125.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $866.00 - $4,150.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $750.00 - $17,500.00

  Uncirculated: $20,000.00 - $75,000.00

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1842 Half Dollar WB-11 Medium Date, RPD (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $156.00 - $529.00

  Uncirculated: $881.25 - $4,800.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $179.00 - $400.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $125.00 - $1,100.00

  Uncirculated: $1,250.00 - $2,500.00

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1842-O Half Dollar WB-2 Small Date, Rev 1839 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $1,020.00 - $3,120.00

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1842-O Half Dollar WB-4 Medium Date (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Circulated: $650.00 - $800.00

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1842-O Half Dollar WB-8 Medium Date (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $204.00

  Uncirculated: $3,120.00

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1842-O Half Dollar WB-13 Medium Date MPD (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $384.00

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1842 Half Dollar Small Date, Rev of 1842 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $1.50 - $4,700.00

  Uncirculated: $311.00 - $25,850.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $69.00 - $647.00

  Uncirculated: $2,079.99
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $75.00 - $1,750.00

  Uncirculated: $2,000.00 - $20,000.00

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1842 Half Dollar Small Date, Rev 1839 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $49.00 - $30,027.60

  Uncirculated: $702.00 - $99,875.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $17,500.00 - $50,000.00

  Uncirculated: $125,000.00

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1842-O Half Dollar Medium Date, Rev 1842 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $1.50 - $28,000.00

  Uncirculated: $8.00 - $34,500.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $56.00 - $1,066.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $40.00 - $2,750.00

  Uncirculated: $3,000.00 - $25,000.00

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1842 Half Dollar WB-2 RPD Sm Date, Rev of 1842 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $587.50

  Uncirculated: $1,200.00 - $3,360.00

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1842 Half Dollar WB-7 Small Date, Rev of 1842 Rev Die Cud (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $312.00 - $840.00

  Uncirculated: $1,292.50 - $2,585.00

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1842 Half Dollar WB-8, Medium Date (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $288.00 - $5,170.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $450.01 - $591.00

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1842 Half Dollar WB-13 Medium Date RPD Rev of 1842 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $156.00 - $411.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $173.50 - $225.00

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1842-O Half Dollar WB-1 Small Date (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $1,680.00 - $12,925.00

  Uncirculated: $11,750.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $1,406.20 - $1,795.00

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1842-O Half Dollar WB-3 Medium Date, Rev 1842 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $156.00 - $646.25

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1842-O Half Dollar WB-6 Medium Date MPD (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $180.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $1,249.95

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1842 Half Dollar WB-3 RPD, DDR Sm Dt, Rev of 1842 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $1,440.00

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1842 Half Dollar WB-6 Sm Dt, Rev of 1842 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $408.00

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1842 Half Dollar WB-9, Medium Date (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $264.00 - $480.00

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1842 Half Dollar WB-12 Medium Date Triple Punched Date (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $499.38 - $690.00

  Uncirculated: $6,000.00

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1842 Half Dollar WB-14 Medium Date RPD Rev of 1842 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $312.00

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1842 Half Dollar Small Date (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $150.00 - $36,000.00

  Uncirculated: $55.00 - $77,000.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $119.05 - $750.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $5,000.00

  Uncirculated: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1842 Half Dollar

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of 1842 Half Dollars significantly impacts their value. Coins in higher grades (MS60 and above) are considerably rarer and more valuable due to the extensive circulation of these coins. The presence of original luster and minimal contact marks can greatly enhance the coin's desirability.

For both Philadelphia and New Orleans issues, well-struck examples with full details on Liberty's head and the eagle's feathers are highly prized. The Small Date and Large Date varieties for both mints can also affect value, with the Large Date typically being scarcer.

Toning can play a significant role in the value of 1842 Half Dollars. Coins with attractive, natural toning are often more desirable to collectors. The New Orleans mint coins are generally more valuable due to their lower mintage and often weaker strikes.

The presence of die cracks or other minor minting varieties can also increase interest and value among specialized collectors. Additionally, coins with a provenance from famous collections or with CAC approval for quality within their grade can command premium prices.