What is the value of an 1858 us half dollar?

Answer 1

Update:Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter below the eagle. It may be blank or there may be an O or S.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 04/2011:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $30

Moderately worn - $54

Slightly worn - $75

Almost no wear - $239

Uncirculated - $480 to $14,060 depending on quality

"O" mint mark (New Orleans):

Very worn - $31

Moderately worn - $52

Slightly worn - $74

Almost no wear - $263

Uncirculated - $450 to $14,060

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn - $30

Moderately worn - $71

Slightly worn - $115

Almost no wear - $518

Uncirculated - $1,200 to $28,130

DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

August 10, 2009

The 1858 Seated Liberty half dollar was produced at 3 US mints: Philadelphia which is shown as 1858-P in this list, New Orleans which is shown as 1858-O in this list and San Francisco which is shown as 1858-S in this list. To determine which coin you have it is necessary to locate the mint mark. This mark will be a small letter located on the reverse [tails] side of the coin just below the eagle. The letter "O" is for New Orleans. The letter "S" is for San Francisco. If there is no letter the coin was minted at Philadelphia. The circulated and uncirculated values for these coins are shown in the following list:

Circulated Grades.......1858-P.........1858-O............1858-S

G4...............................$30................$30................$40

F12..............................$50.................$50................$70

EF40...........................$140...............$140...............$225

AU55...........................$300...............$300...............$500

Uncirculated Grades

MS60............................$525...............$525...............$1000

MS63............................$1,200............$1,200.............$4,250

MS65............................$2,000............$2,000..............$8,500