1882 S Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value

Liberty Head Half Eagle

What 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.

Series · Liberty Head Half EagleMint · SYear · 1882
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Value by grade
$1,097
Ungraded
+-11%
$975
MS62
5.6×
$6,166
MS66

Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 5.6× raw.

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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$5,189.38Gradedexpired · seen Jul 24Look up ↗
1882-S MS65 $5 Liberty Half Eagle NGC Certified Gem - Bright/Fantastic Coin$3,179.99Gradedexpired · seen Jul 24Look up ↗

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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

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$1,097eBay sold comps
MS62$975eBay sold comps
MS66$6,166eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$3,180 / $5,189 / $5,1892 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.

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