1887 S Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Half EagleWhat the 1887 S Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1887 S Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $1,209 · MS62 $1,122 · MS66 $96,202. Prices updated July 2026.
Series · Liberty Head Half EagleMint · SYear · 1887
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Value by grade
$1,209
Ungraded
+-7%
$1,122
MS62
79.6×
$96,202
MS66
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 79.6× raw.
Complete-in-box price history
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Half Eagle
- Year
- 1887
- Mint
- S
- Release date
- January 1, 1887
1887 S Liberty Head Half Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1887 S Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $1209, a certified MS62 about $1122, and a high-grade MS66 commands $96202.
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 | $1,209 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,122 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $96,202 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1887 S Liberty Head Half Eagle?
- An ungraded 1887 S Liberty Head Half Eagle is currently listed with a value around $1217.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- The MS66 grade is significantly more valuable, priced at $95,486 compared to the MS62's $1122.
- Is the 1887 S a rare coin?
- Yes, the coin is part of the Liberty Head Half Eagle series and exhibits high value potential, especially in higher grades.