1887-S Liberty Half Eagle Value
Based on 2 eBay sales from Mar 25, 2026 to May 16, 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 Mar 25, 2026 to May 16, 2026. Not a price guide, and not a live price.
Recent recorded sales
| Sold | Grade | Price | Listing |
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PCGS 60 | $1,455.55 | 1887-S $5 Liberty Head Gold Half Eagle PCGS MS60 San Francisco Mint Gold Shield |
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NGC 64 | $1,940.00 | 1887-S $5 Liberty Head Gold Coin NGC MS 64 CAC – Rare Collectible |
Price history (monthly median)
| Month | Median sold price | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $1,940.00 | 1 |
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| May 2026 | $1,455.55 | 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 1887-S Liberty Half Eagle worth?
Top-grade certified examples sold for around $1,940. Based on 2 eBay sales from Mar 25, 2026 to May 16, 2026. These are past sale prices, not a price guide or a live quote.
Where do these prices come from?
They come from completed eBay sales of this coin that CoinGrader recorded. Based on 2 eBay sales from Mar 25, 2026 to May 16, 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 May 16, 2026, so today's prices may be different.
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