1879 S Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Half EagleWhat 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.
Complete-in-box price history
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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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
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $901 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,269 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $149,153 | eBay 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.