1869 S Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value

Liberty Head Half Eagle

What the 1869 S Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1869 S Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $1,561 · MS62 $19,557. Prices updated July 2026.

Series · Liberty Head Half EagleMint · SYear · 1869
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$1,561
Ungraded
12.5×
$19,557
MS62

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Item details

Series
Liberty Head Half Eagle
Year
1869
Mint
S
Release date
January 1, 1869

1869 S Liberty Head Half Eagle value

A raw (ungraded) 1869 S Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $1561, a certified MS62 about $19557, 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

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$1,561eBay sold comps
MS62$19,557eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference in value between the ungraded and MS62 versions?
The MS62 graded version is significantly more valuable, selling for $19,557 compared to the ungraded price of $1561.
Is the 1869 S a rare coin?
Yes, this is a specific year and mint mark (S) within the Liberty Head Half Eagle series.
What is the base value for this coin?
The ungraded value for the 1869 S Liberty Head Half Eagle is listed at $1561.

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