MS62 vs MS66 1826 Capped Bust Half Eagle: price difference
1826 Capped Bust Half Eagle value — MS62 $144642 vs MS66 $660905. MS66 sells for 4.57× MS62 (+357%). Prices updated July 2026.
Medians of real sold listings per grade, updated July 2026 — how we compute values.
MS62 vs MS66
$144642→$660905
MS66 sells for 4.57× (+357%) the MS62 price — a $516,263 difference per coin.
Should you get this coin graded?
Grading runs about $30 per coin all-in. On 1826 Capped Bust Half Eagle, the jump from MS62 to MS66 is worth $516,263 (4.57×) — if your copy grades at the top, that premium can cover the fee. A grade below the top one changes the math, so run your exact numbers first.
Run the grading break-even math →Values are estimates from real sales data — not appraisals or offers. Some links earn JunkPal a commission at no cost to you (disclosure).