1853 Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value

Liberty Head Half Eagle

What the 1853 Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1853 Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $1,177 · MS62 $3,000 · MS66 $76,665. Prices updated July 2026.

Series · Liberty Head Half EagleYear · 1853
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Value by grade
$1,177
Ungraded
2.5×
$3,000
MS62
65.1×
$76,665
MS66

Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 65.1× raw.

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Item details

Series
Liberty Head Half Eagle
Year
1853
Release date
January 1, 1853

1853 Liberty Head Half Eagle value

A raw (ungraded) 1853 Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $1177, a certified MS62 about $3000, and a high-grade MS66 commands $76665.

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$1,177eBay sold comps
MS62$3,000eBay sold comps
MS66$76,665eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting value for an ungraded 1853 Liberty Head Half Eagle?
An ungraded 1853 Liberty Head Half Eagle is currently valued around $1273.
How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an ungraded version?
An MS66 version is significantly more valuable, listed at $68,903 compared to the ungraded price.
What is the price range for the 1853 Liberty Head Half Eagle in different grades?
Prices range from $1273 for ungraded to $2963 for MS62, up to $68,903 for MS66.

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