# 1842 C [SMALL DATE] Liberty Head Half Eagle — resale value

**1842 C [SMALL DATE] Liberty Head Half Eagle** is worth about **$137,388.34**, based on real closed eBay sales.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| MS62 | $137388 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-01. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DLiberty%2520Head%2520Half%2520Eagle%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DLiberty%2520Head%2520Half%2520Eagle%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

eBay links are affiliate links: JunkPal may earn a commission at no cost to you.

## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Liberty Head Half Eagle |
| Year | 1842 |
| Mint | C |
| Release date | January 1, 1842 |

## 1842 C [SMALL DATE] Liberty Head Half Eagle value

A raw (ungraded) 1842 C [SMALL DATE] Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around null, a certified MS62 about $137388, and a high-grade MS66 commands null.

### What drives the price

Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.

## FAQ

**What is the current estimated value of this 1842 C Half Eagle?**

In MS62 condition, this 1842 C Liberty Head Half Eagle is valued at $137,383.

**Is the "C" mint mark significant for this year?**

Yes, the 'C' indicates the mint of this specific 1842 Liberty Head Half Eagle.

**What grade is this specific coin?**

This coin has been graded as MS62.

---

Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/1842-c-small-date-coins-liberty-head-half-eagle-coin
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-08-01, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"