Ancient history

Value of a 1857 half dollar?

The value of an 1857 half dollar depends on its condition and variety.

Circulated: ranges from $5 to $35.

* Good: $10 to $15

* Very Good: $15 to $20

* Fine: $20 to $25

* Very Fine: $25 to $30

* Extremely Fine: $30 to $35

Uncirculated: ranges from $100 to $1,500

* MS-60: $100 to $150

* MS-61: $150 to $200

* MS-62: $200 to $250

* MS-63: $250 to $300

* MS-64: $300 to $400

* MS-65: $400 to $500

* MS-66: $500 to $600

* MS-67: $600 to $700

* MS-68: $700 to $800

* MS-69: $800 to $1,000

* MS-70: $1,000 to $1,500

There are two varieties of the 1857 half dollar:

* No Arrows at Date: This is the most common variety and is worth slightly less than the With Arrows at Date variety.

* With Arrows at Date: This variety is scarcer and is worth slightly more than the No Arrows at Date variety.