1888 Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Half EagleWhat 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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Value by grade
$1,150
Ungraded
+93%
$2,224
MS62
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 1.9× raw.
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Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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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
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $1,150 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $2,224 | eBay 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.