1881 S Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Half EagleWhat the 1881 S Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1881 S Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $855 · MS62 $1,040 · MS66 $137,266. Prices updated July 2026.
Series · Liberty Head Half EagleMint · SYear · 1881
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Value by grade
$855
Ungraded
+22%
$1,040
MS62
160.5×
$137,266
MS66
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 160.5× raw.
Complete-in-box price history
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Half Eagle
- Year
- 1881
- Mint
- S
- Release date
- January 1, 1881
1881 S Liberty Head Half Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1881 S Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $855, a certified MS62 about $1040, and a high-grade MS66 commands $137266.
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 | $855 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,040 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $137,266 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1881 S Liberty Head Half Eagle?
- The ungraded value for the 1881 S Liberty Head Half Eagle is listed at $855.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- The MS66 grade is valued at $137,031, significantly higher than the MS62 grade's $1100.
- What is the mint mark for this specific 1881 Half Eagle?
- This 1881 Liberty Head Half Eagle is marked with an 'S' mint mark.