1889 Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value

Liberty Head Half Eagle

What the 1889 Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1889 Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $1,040 · MS62 $8,963. Prices updated August 2026.

Series · Liberty Head Half EagleYear · 1889
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$1,040
Ungraded
8.6×
$8,963
MS62

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Item details

Series
Liberty Head Half Eagle
Year
1889
Release date
January 1, 1889

1889 Liberty Head Half Eagle value

A raw (ungraded) 1889 Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $1040, a certified MS62 about $8963, 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$1,040eBay sold comps
MS62$8,963eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value range for an 1889 Liberty Head Half Eagle?
Ungraded examples are valued around $1036, while a graded MS62 version is estimated to be worth $8545.
Is the 1889 Liberty Head Half Eagle a rare coin?
The 1889 Liberty Head Half Eagle is a specific series coin with notable value differences based on its grading.
What condition yields the highest return for this coin?
The MS62 condition yields the highest return, with a listed value of $8545 compared to the ungraded price of $1036.

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