1856 D Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Half EagleWhat the 1856 D Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1856 D Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $3,565 · MS62 $12,680. Prices updated July 2026.
Series · Liberty Head Half EagleMint · DYear · 1856
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Value by grade
$3,565
Ungraded
3.6×
$12,680
MS62
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 3.6× 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
- D
- Release date
- January 1, 1856
1856 D Liberty Head Half Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1856 D Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $3565, a certified MS62 about $12680, 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 | $3,565 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $12,680 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between the ungraded and MS62 versions of this coin?
- The ungraded 1856 D Liberty Head Half Eagle is valued around $3565, whereas the MS62 grade reaches $12676.
- Is the 1856 D a rare coin?
- As part of the Liberty Head Half Eagle series, the 1856 D coin has specific market value points based on its condition.
- Where can I find the best price for this coin?
- Check our marketplace for current listings, noting that the value depends heavily on whether it is graded or ungraded.
