1842 D [SMALL DATE] Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Half EagleWhat the 1842 D [SMALL DATE] Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1842 D [SMALL DATE] Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $4,419 · MS62 $15,953. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 3.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Half Eagle
- Year
- 1842
- Mint
- D
- Release date
- January 1, 1842
1842 D [SMALL DATE] Liberty Head Half Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1842 D [SMALL DATE] Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $4419, a certified MS62 about $15953, 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.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $4,419 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $15,953 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $7,878 / $7,878 / $7,878 | 1 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 17, 2026, 1 live eBay listing ask $7,877.99–$7,877.99 (median $7,877.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded 1842 D Liberty Head Half Eagle?
- An ungraded 1842 D Liberty Head Half Eagle has an estimated value of $4419.
- How much more valuable is an MS62 graded version compared to ungraded?
- An MS62 graded version is valued significantly higher, reaching $15953 compared to the ungraded price.
- What is the specific mint mark for this 1842 Liberty Head Half Eagle?
- This particular 1842 Liberty Head Half Eagle was minted in the D mint.