1842 O Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value

Liberty Head Half Eagle

What the 1842 O Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1842 O Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $4,600. Prices updated July 2026.

Series · Liberty Head Half EagleMint · OYear · 1842
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Item details

Series
Liberty Head Half Eagle
Year
1842
Mint
O
Release date
January 1, 1842

1842 O Liberty Head Half Eagle value

A raw (ungraded) 1842 O Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $4600, a certified MS62 about null, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current estimated value of this 1842 O Liberty Head Half Eagle?
The current ungraded estimated value for this 1842 O Liberty Head Half Eagle is $4600.
Is the mint mark 'O' significant for this coin?
Yes, the 'O' mint mark identifies this specific coin as being from the specified mint.
What condition is this coin in?
The coin is currently listed as ungraded.

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