1868 Half Dollar Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1868 Half Dollar Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1868 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.

1868-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $1.75 - $1,495.00

  Uncirculated: $16.00 - $32,900.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $21.50 - $680.00

  Uncirculated: $981.20
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $55.00 - $1,250.00

  Uncirculated: $2,000.00 - $50,000.00

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1868 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $42.00 - $1,430.00

  Uncirculated: $253.00 - $9,987.50
• eBay

  Circulated: $95.00 - $575.00

  Uncirculated: $1,850.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $55.00 - $1,500.00

  Uncirculated: $1,750.00 - $25,000.00

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1868 Half Dollar WB-1 High Date (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $336.00 - $870.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $1,999.99

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1868 Half Dollar WB-4 RPD (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $180.00

  Uncirculated: $2,640.00

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1868-S Half Dollar WB-1 MPD Very Small S (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $94.00 - $763.75

  Uncirculated: $3,600.00 - $5,040.00

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1868 Half Dollar (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $665.00 - $1,093.00

  Uncirculated: $3.85 - $44,062.50
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $591.20 - $3,561.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $650.00 - $850.00

  Uncirculated: $900.00 - $40,000.00

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1868 Half Dollar WB-6 High Date (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $1,380.00

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1868-S Half Dollar WB-2 Very Small S (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $1,920.00

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1868-S Half Dollar WB-6 Very Small S (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $228.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $391.11

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1868 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $5,005.50 - $6,613.00

  Uncirculated: $748.00 - $37,375.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $866.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $1,100.00 - $60,000.00

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1868 Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $21,275.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1868 Half Dollar

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of an 1868 Half Dollar significantly impacts its value. Due to their age and circulation, high-grade examples are extremely rare. Coins in Mint State (MS) condition are highly sought after by collectors and can command substantial premiums.

Strike quality is particularly important for this issue, as many coins from this era suffer from weak strikes. Specimens with full, sharp details are more desirable. The presence of original luster also greatly enhances value, especially for the San Francisco mint coins which often have subdued luster due to the minting process.

Toning can play a significant role in the value of 1868 Half Dollars. Coins with attractive, natural toning are often more valuable than those without. However, the toning must be appealing and not detract from the coin's details.

The San Francisco mintage, while higher, is often found more heavily circulated than its Philadelphia counterpart. As a result, high-grade S-mint examples can be more valuable despite the higher mintage.

Collectors should be aware of cleaned or damaged specimens, which are less desirable and valuable. Authentication is also crucial, as high-value examples of this date have been targeted by counterfeiters.