1851 Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Half EagleWhat the 1851 Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1851 Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $1,218 · MS62 $4,363 · MS66 $44,258. Prices updated July 2026.
Series · Liberty Head Half EagleYear · 1851
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Value by grade
$1,218
Ungraded
3.6×
$4,363
MS62
36.3×
$44,258
MS66
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 36.3× 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
- 1851
- Release date
- January 1, 1851
1851 Liberty Head Half Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1851 Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $1218, a certified MS62 about $4363, and a high-grade MS66 commands $44258.
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 | $1,218 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $4,363 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $44,258 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1851 Liberty Head Half Eagle?
- An ungraded 1851 Liberty Head Half Eagle is listed with a value of $1028.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- The MS66 condition commands a significantly higher price at $42,665 compared to the MS62 grade of $4369.
- Is the 1851 Liberty Head Half Eagle a good investment?
- Yes, the wide price range from $1028 (ungraded) to $42,665 (MS66) indicates strong potential for value appreciation.
