1882 S Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Half EagleWhat the 1882 S Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1882 S Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $1,097 · MS62 $975 · MS66 $6,166. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 5.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
1882 $5 Liberty Half Eagle NGC MS65+ (NGC number 8242279-006) Hard Coin
1882-S MS65 $5 Liberty Half Eagle NGC Certified Gem - Bright/Fantastic CoineBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Half Eagle
- Year
- 1882
- Mint
- S
- Release date
- January 1, 1882
1882 S Liberty Head Half Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1882 S Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $1097, a certified MS62 about $975, and a high-grade MS66 commands $6166.
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 | $1,097 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $975 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $6,166 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3,180 / $5,189 / $5,189 | 2 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 23, 2026, 2 live eBay listings ask $3,179.99–$5,189.38 (median $5,189.38).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value of an ungraded 1882 S Liberty Head Half Eagle?
- An ungraded 1882 S Liberty Head Half Eagle is currently valued at $1158.
- How much is an MS62 graded example of this coin?
- An MS62 graded 1882 S Liberty Head Half Eagle sells for $983.
- Is the MS66 grade significantly more valuable than other grades?
- Yes, the MS66 grade commands a much higher price point at $6166 compared to lower grades.