1856-S Liberty Half Eagle Value
Based on 2 eBay sales from May 1, 2026 to Jun 10, 2026. These are past eBay sale prices, not live prices.
Photos are from recorded eBay sales and may show a different example of this coin.
Calculated from eBay sold listings CoinGrader recorded. Based on 2 eBay sales from May 1, 2026 to Jun 10, 2026. Not a price guide, and not a live price.
Recent recorded sales
| Sold | Grade | Price | Listing |
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PCGS 45 | $2,001.00 | 1856-S LIBERTY HEAD HALF EAGLE $5 GOLD PCGS XF45 |
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NGC 53 | $2,160.00 | 1856-S $5 Liberty Head Gold Coin NGC AU 53 – Rare Collectible |
Price history (monthly median)
| Month | Median sold price | Sales | |
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| May 2026 | $2,160.00 | 1 |
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| Jun 2026 | $2,001.00 | 1 |
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Months with only a few sales can swing a lot. Check the sales count before reading a trend.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 1856-S Liberty Half Eagle worth?
Based on 2 eBay sales from May 1, 2026 to Jun 10, 2026. See the recent sales on this page for the actual sold prices.
Where do these prices come from?
They come from completed eBay sales of this coin that CoinGrader recorded. Based on 2 eBay sales from May 1, 2026 to Jun 10, 2026. We calculate the values from those sales, with recent sales counting more and obvious outliers removed. They are market prices, not catalog or price-guide values. The last sale we recorded was on Jun 10, 2026, so today's prices may be different.
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