1888 Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value

Liberty Head Half Eagle

What the 1888 Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1888 Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $1,150 · MS62 $2,224. Prices updated July 2026.

Series · Liberty Head Half EagleYear · 1888
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$1,150
Ungraded
+93%
$2,224
MS62

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Item details

Series
Liberty Head Half Eagle
Year
1888
Release date
January 1, 1888

1888 Liberty Head Half Eagle value

A raw (ungraded) 1888 Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $1150, a certified MS62 about $2224, and a high-grade MS66 commands null.

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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Ungraded$1,150eBay sold comps
MS62$2,224eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for an ungraded 1888 Liberty Head Half Eagle?
An ungraded 1888 Liberty Head Half Eagle is currently valued at $1131.
How much more is an MS62 graded version worth compared to ungraded?
An MS62 graded version of the 1888 Liberty Head Half Eagle is valued at $2254, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
What is the series and year of this coin?
This coin belongs to the Liberty Head Half Eagle series and is from the year 1888.

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