Price Guide for 1858 Half Dollar Variants
This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $11.00 – $3,450.00Uncirculated: $2.10 – $17,625.00
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eBayCirculated: $26.00 – $840.00Uncirculated: $222.50 – $1,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $45.00 – $800.00Uncirculated: $850.00 – $35,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $5.00 – $3,800.00Uncirculated: $109.00 – $17,625.00
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eBayCirculated: $11.61 – $650.00Uncirculated: $96.88 – $1,556.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $45.00 – $800.00Uncirculated: $850.00 – $9,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $7.25 – $4,370.00Uncirculated: $460.00 – $34,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $31.50 – $2,450.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $40.00 – $2,000.00Uncirculated: $2,500.00 – $50,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $489.00 – $6,462.50Uncirculated: $6.00 – $54,625.00
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eBayUncirculated: $1,815.00 – $1,881.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1,000.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $45,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $113.00 – $408.00Uncirculated: $517.00 – $4,230.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $40.00 – $750.00Uncirculated: $900.00 – $5,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $150.00 – $660.00
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eBayCirculated: $275.00 – $425.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $336.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $10,575.00
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eBayCirculated: $113.59
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $12,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $456.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $432.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $384.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $149.00 – $480.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $192.00 – $1,175.00
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eBayUncirculated: $475.00
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eBayCirculated: $155.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $74.00
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eBayCirculated: $116.50 – $183.30
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eBayCirculated: $650.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $45.00 – $336.00
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eBayCirculated: $129.99
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $138.00 – $192.00Uncirculated: $2,640.00 – $4,230.00
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eBayCirculated: $51.03 – $146.38
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eBayCirculated: $158.70
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $312.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $150.00 – $204.00
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eBayCirculated: $44.97
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $138.00 – $423.00Uncirculated: $1,080.00 – $1,560.00
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eBayCirculated: $180.55 – $300.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $264.00
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eBayCirculated: $76.69
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $99.00 – $104.00
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eBayCirculated: $45.00
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eBayCirculated: $241.50
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eBayCirculated: $256.00
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eBayCirculated: $84.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $7,637.50 – $10,575.00
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eBayCirculated: $999.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $11,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $600.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $1,320.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $216.00
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eBayCirculated: $563.20
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $360.00 – $1,020.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $144.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $2,760.00 – $25,300.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $4,000.00 – $27,500.00
Design and Specifications of the 1858 Half Dollar
The 1858 Half Dollar features the Seated Liberty design, which was in use from 1839 to 1891. This year saw production at both the Philadelphia and New Orleans mints. The coin was minted during a period of economic uncertainty leading up to the Civil War, making it an interesting piece for collectors interested in pre-war American coinage.
| Weight | 13.36 grams |
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| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Mint Marks | New Orleans (O), Philadelphia (no mint mark) |
| Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Obverse Design | Seated Liberty, designed by Christian Gobrecht |
| Reverse Design | Heraldic eagle, designed by Christian Gobrecht |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of 1858 Half Dollars significantly impacts their value. Coins in higher grades (MS63 and above) are considerably more valuable due to their scarcity. Original mint luster and absence of significant contact marks are crucial for high-grade examples.
For circulated coins, the amount of detail remaining on Liberty’s figure and the eagle on the reverse are key factors in determining grade and value. Coins with attractive natural toning can command a premium among collectors.
Mintage: 4,226,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for well-preserved specimens
Mintage: 7,294,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Rare in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for well-preserved specimens
Strike quality is an important factor for 1858 Half Dollars. Well-struck coins with full details, especially on Liberty’s head and the eagle’s feathers, are more desirable. The New Orleans mint issues are often found with weaker strikes, making well-struck examples more valuable.
Die varieties, while not as significant as in some other years, can add interest and value for specialized collectors. Coins with proof-like surfaces, occasionally found in early strikes, can command a premium.
The historical context of these coins, minted just before the Civil War, adds to their appeal among collectors of 19th-century American coinage.
