1879 S Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value

Liberty Head Half Eagle

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

1879 S Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $901 · MS62 $1,269 · MS66 $149,153. Prices updated July 2026.

Series · Liberty Head Half EagleMint · SYear · 1879
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$901
Ungraded
+41%
$1,269
MS62
165.5×
$149,153
MS66

Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 165.5× raw.

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Item details

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

1879 S Liberty Head Half Eagle value

A raw (ungraded) 1879 S Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $901, a certified MS62 about $1269, and a high-grade MS66 commands $149153.

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$901eBay sold comps
MS62$1,269eBay sold comps
MS66$149,153eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for an ungraded 1879 S Liberty Head Half Eagle?
An ungraded 1879 S Liberty Head Half Eagle starts at $824.
How much is an MS62 graded version of this coin?
An MS62 graded 1879 S Liberty Head Half Eagle is valued at $1274.
Is the MS66 condition for this coin worth the high price?
The MS66 condition commands a very high price of $135,823 for this 1879 S.

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