1878 S Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Half EagleWhat the 1878 S Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1878 S Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $694 · MS62 $1,362. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 2.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
1878 $5 NGC MS61-POP 98-MINTAGE 131720- LIBERTY HEAD HALF EAGLEeBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Half Eagle
- Year
- 1878
- Mint
- S
- Release date
- January 1, 1878
1878 S Liberty Head Half Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1878 S Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $694, a certified MS62 about $1362, 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 | $694 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,362 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2,880 / $2,880 / $2,880 | 1 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 25, 2026, 1 live eBay listing ask $2,880.00–$2,880.00 (median $2,880.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between the ungraded and MS62 versions?
- The MS62 graded version is significantly more valuable, priced at $1362 compared to the ungraded $694.
- Is the 1878 S a rare coin?
- This coin is part of the Liberty Head Half Eagle series and is available in both ungraded and MS62 mint states.
- What is the mint mark for this coin?
- The mint mark for this specific coin is S.