1886 S Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Half EagleWhat the 1886 S Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1886 S Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $1,184 · MS62 $1,201 · MS66 $9,455. Prices updated July 2026.
Series · Liberty Head Half EagleMint · SYear · 1886
Live on eBay now
↗ Rising · +36%
Value by grade
$1,184
Ungraded
+1%
$1,201
MS62
8.0×
$9,455
MS66
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 8.0× raw.
Complete-in-box price history
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
See the actual sold listings on eBay ↗Live on eBay right now
JunkPal AI· resale insightanalyzing sold comps…
▍
Price data verified against · 1
Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Half Eagle
- Year
- 1886
- Mint
- S
- Release date
- January 1, 1886
1886 S Liberty Head Half Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1886 S Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $1184, a certified MS62 about $1201, and a high-grade MS66 commands $9455.
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 | $1,184 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,201 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $9,455 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1886 S Liberty Head Half Eagle?
- An ungraded 1886 S Liberty Head Half Eagle is currently valued starting at $1168.
- How much more is an MS66 graded example worth compared to an ungraded one?
- The MS66 grade is significantly more valuable, listed at $8851 compared to the ungraded price.
- Is the 1886 S a common or rare coin?
- While the exact rarity isn't stated, the high price point for MS66 suggests strong collector demand for this specific series and year.