1849 Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Half EagleWhat the 1849 Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1849 Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $1,500 · MS62 $5,261. Prices updated July 2026.
Series · Liberty Head Half EagleYear · 1849
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Value by grade
$1,500
Ungraded
3.5×
$5,261
MS62
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 3.5× 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
- Release date
- January 1, 1849
1849 Liberty Head Half Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1849 Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $1500, a certified MS62 about $5261, 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 | $1,500 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $5,261 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1849 Liberty Head Half Eagle?
- An ungraded 1849 Liberty Head Half Eagle is currently valued starting at $1150.
- How much more valuable is an MS62 graded coin compared to an ungraded one?
- The MS62 grade for this 1849 Liberty Head Half Eagle is valued at $5175, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- Is the 1849 Liberty Head Half Eagle a rare coin?
- As a specific year within the Liberty Head Half Eagle series, this coin holds substantial collector value depending on its condition.
