1881 Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Half EagleWhat the 1881 Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1881 Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $1,047 · MS62 $1,300 · MS66 $6,679. Prices updated July 2026.
Series · Liberty Head Half EagleYear · 1881
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Value by grade
$1,047
Ungraded
+24%
$1,300
MS62
6.4×
$6,679
MS66
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 6.4× 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
- 1881
- Release date
- January 1, 1881
1881 Liberty Head Half Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1881 Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $1047, a certified MS62 about $1300, and a high-grade MS66 commands $6679.
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 | $1,047 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,300 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $6,679 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1881 Liberty Head Half Eagle?
- An ungraded 1881 Liberty Head Half Eagle is listed starting at $1116.
- How much more is an MS66 compared to an ungraded version?
- An MS66 grade for this coin is valued at $6679, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- What is the value difference between MS62 and MS66 for this coin?
- The MS62 grade is priced at $1117, while the superior MS66 grade is valued at $6679.