1842 Seated Liberty Dollar — Coin Value
Seated Liberty DollarWhat the 1842 Seated Liberty Dollar is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1842 Seated Liberty Dollar value — Ungraded $561 · MS62 $3,120 · MS66 $126,317. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 225.2× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Seated Liberty Dollar
- Year
- 1842
- Release date
- January 1, 1842
1842 Seated Liberty Dollar value
A raw (ungraded) 1842 Seated Liberty Dollar runs around $561, a certified MS62 about $3120, and a high-grade MS66 commands $126317.
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.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $561 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $3,120 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $126,317 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $14 / $339.95 / $849.99 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 30, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $14.00–$849.99 (median $339.95).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1842 Seated Liberty Dollar?
- An ungraded 1842 Seated Liberty Dollar can be found starting at $495.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- An MS66 is valued at $150,374, significantly higher than the MS62 grade of $3,074.
- Is the 1842 Seated Liberty Dollar a good investment?
- Yes, the wide price range, from $495 to $150,374, indicates strong potential based on preservation.