1861 Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Half EagleWhat the 1861 Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1861 Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $1,281 · MS62 $3,022 · MS66 $106,058. Prices updated July 2026.
Series · Liberty Head Half EagleYear · 1861
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Value by grade
$1,281
Ungraded
2.4×
$3,022
MS62
82.8×
$106,058
MS66
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 82.8× 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
- 1861
- Release date
- January 1, 1861
1861 Liberty Head Half Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1861 Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $1281, a certified MS62 about $3022, and a high-grade MS66 commands $106058.
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 | $1,281 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $3,022 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $106,058 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1861 Liberty Head Half Eagle?
- An ungraded 1861 Liberty Head Half Eagle is listed starting at $1126.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- An MS66 is valued at $106,108, significantly higher than the $3172 price point for an MS62.
- What is the highest recorded value for this 1861 coin?
- The highest recorded value for the 1861 Liberty Head Half Eagle is $106,108 for an MS66 example.
