1849 Half Dime Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1849 Half Dime Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1849 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.

1849 Half Dime (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $1.05 - $576.00

  Uncirculated: $2.00 - $8,625.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $25.00 - $295.00

  Uncirculated: $1,050.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $30.00 - $375.00

  Uncirculated: $400.00 - $18,500.00

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1849-O Half Dime (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $2.10 - $2,640.00

  Uncirculated: $1,527.50 - $19,200.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $75.00 - $1,795.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $150.00 - $3,000.00

  Uncirculated: $3,250.00 - $30,000.00

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1849 Half Dime (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $13.00 - $52,875.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $22,500.00 - $65,000.00

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1849/6 Half Dime Overdate FS-301 (001.5) (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $158.63 - $660.00

  Uncirculated: $336.00 - $9,000.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $59.20

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1849 Half Dime, CAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $38,187.50 - $48,875.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $75,000.00

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1849/6 Half Dime 9 Over Widely Placed 6 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $50.00 - $840.00

  Uncirculated: $276.00 - $5,040.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $145.00 - $604.99

  Uncirculated: $1,025.00 - $3,995.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $75.00 - $1,025.00

  Uncirculated: $1,100.00 - $6,500.00

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1849/6 Half Dime (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $3.25 - $690.00

  Uncirculated: $380.00 - $16,800.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $162.50 - $475.00

  Uncirculated: $999.95 - $2,500.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $75.00 - $900.00

  Uncirculated: $1,000.00 - $22,500.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1849 Half Dime

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of 1849 Half Dimes significantly impacts their value. Coins in higher grades (MS63 and above) are particularly desirable due to their scarcity. The New Orleans mint coins are especially valuable in high grades due to their lower mintage and generally poorer strike quality.

Key factors affecting condition include:

1. Strike quality: Well-struck coins with full details are more valuable.
2. Luster: Original mint luster adds significant premium.
3. Surface preservation: Fewer marks and scratches increase value.
4. Toning: Natural, attractive toning can enhance appeal and value.

Additional factors influencing the value of 1849 Half Dimes include:

1. Mint mark: New Orleans coins are generally more valuable due to lower mintage.
2. Historical significance: Connection to the California Gold Rush era adds interest.
3. Type set demand: As part of the Seated Liberty series, these coins are popular among type set collectors.
4. Overall rarity: While not as rare as some years, 1849 Half Dimes are still scarce compared to later dates.
5. Die varieties: While no major varieties are known, minor die variations can add value for specialists.