1885 S Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Half EagleWhat the 1885 S Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1885 S Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $1,186 · MS62 $1,096 · MS66 $6,001. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 5.1× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Half Eagle
- Year
- 1885
- Mint
- S
- Release date
- January 1, 1885
1885 S Liberty Head Half Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1885 S Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $1186, a certified MS62 about $1096, and a high-grade MS66 commands $6001.
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 | $1,186 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,096 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $6,001 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2,325 / $2,325 / $2,325 | 1 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 23, 2026, 1 live eBay listing ask $2,325.00–$2,325.00 (median $2,325.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1885 S Liberty Head Half Eagle?
- An ungraded 1885 S Liberty Head Half Eagle is currently valued at $1068.
- How much more is an MS66 graded coin worth compared to an ungraded one?
- The MS66 grade is valued at $6001, significantly higher than the ungraded price of $1068.
- Is the 1885 S Liberty Head Eagle rare?
- The coin is part of the Liberty Head Half Eagle series, with specific high-grade examples commanding substantial market value.
