1880 S Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value

Liberty Head Half Eagle

What the 1880 S Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1880 S Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $1,023 · MS62 $1,146 · MS66 $166,580. Prices updated August 2026.

Series · Liberty Head Half EagleMint · SYear · 1880
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$1,023
Ungraded
+12%
$1,146
MS62
162.8×
$166,580
MS66

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Item details

Series
Liberty Head Half Eagle
Year
1880
Mint
S
Release date
January 1, 1880

1880 S Liberty Head Half Eagle value

A raw (ungraded) 1880 S Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $1023, a certified MS62 about $1146, and a high-grade MS66 commands $166580.

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$1,023eBay sold comps
MS62$1,146eBay sold comps
MS66$166,580eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting resale value for this 1880 S Liberty Head Half Eagle?
An ungraded 1880 S Liberty Head Half Eagle currently has a resale value starting at $1023.
How much more valuable is the MS66 grade compared to the ungraded condition?
The MS66 grade is significantly more valuable, listed at $166,237 compared to the ungraded $1023.
Is the 1880 S series considered rare?
Yes, the 1880 S Liberty Head Half Eagle is a specific series with substantial value differences based on its mint condition.

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