1849 C Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Half EagleWhat the 1849 C Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1849 C Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $3,000 · MS62 $11,306 · MS66 $307,178. Prices updated July 2026.
Series · Liberty Head Half EagleMint · CYear · 1849
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Value by grade
$3,000
Ungraded
3.8×
$11,306
MS62
102.4×
$307,178
MS66
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 102.4× raw.
Complete-in-box price history
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Half Eagle
- Year
- 1849
- Mint
- C
- Release date
- January 1, 1849
1849 C Liberty Head Half Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1849 C Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $3000, a certified MS62 about $11306, and a high-grade MS66 commands $307178.
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 | $3,000 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $11,306 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $307,178 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value range for this 1849 Liberty Head Half Eagle?
- The value ranges widely, from $3000 for an ungraded coin to $293,767 for a top-grade MS66.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an ungraded copy?
- An MS66 grade is significantly more valuable, priced at $293,767 compared to the $3000 starting price for ungraded.
- Is the MS62 grade a good entry point for this coin?
- Yes, the MS62 grade is valued at $11,306, offering a substantial step up in condition from ungraded.