1878 Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Half EagleWhat the 1878 Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1878 Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $1,016 · MS62 $1,312. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 1.3× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Half Eagle
- Year
- 1878
- Release date
- January 1, 1878
1878 Liberty Head Half Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1878 Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $1016, a certified MS62 about $1312, 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 | $1,016 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,312 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2,880 / $2,880 / $2,880 | 1 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 23, 2026, 1 live eBay listing ask $2,880.00–$2,880.00 (median $2,880.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1878 Liberty Head Half Eagle?
- An ungraded 1878 Liberty Head Half Eagle is currently listed starting at $795.
- How much more is an MS62 graded version worth?
- An MS62 graded version of the 1878 Liberty Head Half Eagle is valued at $1333.
- What is the series and year of this coin?
- This coin belongs to the Liberty Head Half Eagle series and is from the year 1878.