1857 S Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Half EagleWhat the 1857 S Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1857 S Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $676 · MS62 $12,622 · MS66 $138,000. Prices updated July 2026.
Series · Liberty Head Half EagleMint · SYear · 1857
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Value by grade
$676
Ungraded
18.7×
$12,622
MS62
204.1×
$138,000
MS66
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 204.1× 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
- 1857
- Mint
- S
- Release date
- January 1, 1857
1857 S Liberty Head Half Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1857 S Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $676, a certified MS62 about $12622, and a high-grade MS66 commands $138000.
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 | $676 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $12,622 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $138,000 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1857 S Liberty Head Half Eagle?
- An ungraded 1857 S Liberty Head Half Eagle starts at $676.
- How much is an MS66 graded version of this coin worth?
- An MS66 graded 1857 S Liberty Head Half Eagle is valued at $138,000.
- Is the MS62 condition significantly more valuable than the ungraded version?
- Yes, the MS62 condition is valued at $12,625, showing a substantial increase over the ungraded price.
