1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Half EagleWhat the 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle value — Ungraded $900 · MS62 $894 · MS66 $6,480. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Liberty Head Half EagleYear · 1897
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Value by grade
$900
Ungraded
+-1%
$894
MS62
7.2×
$6,480
MS66
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 7.2× 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
- 1897
- Release date
- January 1, 1897
1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle runs around $900, a certified MS62 about $894, and a high-grade MS66 commands $6480.
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 | $900 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $894 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $6,480 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle?
- Ungraded 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagles are currently valued around $1083.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- The MS66 condition is significantly more valuable, priced at $6532 compared to $907 for MS62.
- Is the 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle a good investment?
- Yes, the wide range in pricing from $1083 (ungraded) to $6532 (MS66) indicates strong collector demand for this series.