1843 Half Dime Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1843 Half Dime Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1843 Half Dime 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.

1843 Half Dime (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $1.05 - $408.00

  Uncirculated: $7.00 - $6,900.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $23.88 - $350.00

  Uncirculated: $220.27 - $1,359.75
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $30.00 - $275.00

  Uncirculated: $300.00 - $7,500.00

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1843 Half Dime (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $13.00 - $69,000.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $22,500.00 - $85,000.00

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1843 Half Dime RPD FS-301 (000.06) (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $153.00 - $264.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $145.00 - $677.98

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Design and Specifications of the 1843 Half Dime

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of 1843 Half Dimes significantly impacts their value. Due to their small size and extensive circulation, many specimens show considerable wear. Well-preserved examples, particularly those in Mint State grades, are highly sought after by collectors.

Coins with strong strikes, full luster, and minimal contact marks command premium prices. The presence of original toning can also enhance desirability, especially if it's attractive and even across the coin's surface.

Mint mark rarity plays a role in valuation, with the New Orleans mint coins generally being slightly more valuable in lower grades due to their often poorer striking quality. However, in higher grades, the Philadelphia issues can command higher premiums due to their lower survival rates in pristine condition.

Collectors also value eye appeal, which includes factors like strike quality, luster, and overall visual attractiveness. Any die varieties or errors, while not commonly noted for this year, could significantly increase a coin's value if discovered. The historical significance of the Seated Liberty design and its connection to the pre-Civil War era also adds to the coin's appeal among collectors and historians.