1856 C Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Half EagleWhat the 1856 C Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1856 C Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $3,902 · MS62 $24,491. Prices updated July 2026.
Series · Liberty Head Half EagleMint · CYear · 1856
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Value by grade
$3,902
Ungraded
6.3×
$24,491
MS62
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 6.3× 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
- 1856
- Mint
- C
- Release date
- January 1, 1856
1856 C Liberty Head Half Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1856 C Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $3902, a certified MS62 about $24491, 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 | $3,902 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $24,491 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between ungraded and graded versions?
- Ungraded examples are valued around $4194, whereas an MS62 grade fetches significantly higher at $24,503.
- Is the 1856 Liberty Head Half Eagle a rare coin?
- This coin is part of the Liberty Head Half Eagle series and exhibits substantial value variance depending on its mint condition.
- What is the listed price for the 1856 C Liberty Head Half Eagle?
- The ungraded price for this 1856 C Liberty Head Half Eagle starts at $4194.
