1849 C Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value

Liberty Head Half Eagle

What 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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$3,000
Ungraded
3.8×
$11,306
MS62
102.4×
$307,178
MS66

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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

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$3,000eBay sold comps
MS62$11,306eBay sold comps
MS66$307,178eBay 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.

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