1879 Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value

Liberty Head Half Eagle

What the 1879 Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1879 Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $1,039 · MS62 $1,213 · MS66 $13,824. Prices updated July 2026.

Series · Liberty Head Half EagleYear · 1879
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$1,039
Ungraded
+17%
$1,213
MS62
13.3×
$13,824
MS66

Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 13.3× raw.

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Item details

Series
Liberty Head Half Eagle
Year
1879
Release date
January 1, 1879

1879 Liberty Head Half Eagle value

A raw (ungraded) 1879 Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $1039, a certified MS62 about $1213, and a high-grade MS66 commands $13824.

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$1,039eBay sold comps
MS62$1,213eBay sold comps
MS66$13,824eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for an ungraded 1879 Liberty Head Half Eagle?
Ungraded copies of the 1879 Liberty Head Half Eagle are currently listed starting at $1060.
How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
An MS66 example is valued significantly higher at $13,824, compared to the MS62 grade price of $1206.
Is the 1879 Liberty Head Half Eagle a good investment?
Yes, the significant price jump from ungraded to MS66 indicates strong potential resale value for this 1879 series coin.

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