Price Guide for 1832 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: $2.00 – $1,763.00Uncirculated: $529.00 – $8,518.75
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eBayCirculated: $75.00 – $1,009.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $80.00 – $1,750.00Uncirculated: $2,000.00 – $32,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $1.55 – $2,530.00Uncirculated: $201.00 – $39,100.00
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eBayCirculated: $45.95 – $1,281.00Uncirculated: $330.09 – $6,950.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $60.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,350.00 – $65,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $8,000.00 – $225,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $30.01 – $843.00Uncirculated: $315.00 – $1,395.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $50,000.00 – $60,000.00Uncirculated: $75,000.00 – $250,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $104.00 – $1,080.00Uncirculated: $1,057.50 – $2,585.00
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eBayCirculated: $107.50 – $346.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $4,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $156.00 – $826.00Uncirculated: $1,140.00 – $1,560.00
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eBayCirculated: $425.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $3,750.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $75.00 – $900.00Uncirculated: $322.00 – $42,300.00
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eBayCirculated: $31.00 – $405.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $52,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $105.00 – $1,410.00Uncirculated: $1,800.00 – $2,160.00
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eBayCirculated: $115.50 – $789.66Uncirculated: $1,200.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $2,750.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $144.00 – $1,410.00Uncirculated: $600.00 – $1,870.00
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eBayCirculated: $219.05 – $875.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $2,550.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $60.00 – $408.00Uncirculated: $299.00 – $1,527.50
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eBayCirculated: $125.50 – $550.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $85.00 – $1,425.00Uncirculated: $1,600.00 – $2,750.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $104.00 – $1,211.00Uncirculated: $810.00 – $8,225.00
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eBayCirculated: $52.59 – $575.50
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $22,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $61.00 – $1,292.50Uncirculated: $1,380.00 – $4,560.00
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eBayCirculated: $85.00 – $129.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $7,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $45.00 – $480.00Uncirculated: $960.00 – $5,170.00
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eBayCirculated: $135.00 – $390.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $3,700.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $74.00 – $880.00Uncirculated: $2,311.00
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eBayCirculated: $121.98
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $85.00 – $1,425.00Uncirculated: $1,600.00 – $4,250.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $35.00 – $911.00Uncirculated: $633.00 – $4,620.00
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eBayCirculated: $70.00 – $580.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $7,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $74.00 – $880.00Uncirculated: $1,050.00 – $5,170.00
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eBayCirculated: $72.05 – $500.99
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $3,600.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $50.00 – $960.00Uncirculated: $1,080.00 – $7,050.00
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eBayCirculated: $117.50 – $470.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $22,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $132.00 – $2,040.00Uncirculated: $2,520.00 – $2,640.00
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eBayCirculated: $181.30 – $550.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $22,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $85.00 – $936.00
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eBayCirculated: $235.50 – $1,044.75
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $2,350.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $99.00 – $1,351.25Uncirculated: $552.00 – $3,025.00
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eBayCirculated: $95.00 – $375.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $90.00 – $3,900.00Uncirculated: $5,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $164.50 – $822.50Uncirculated: $184.00 – $9,987.50
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eBayCirculated: $81.00 – $521.65
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $7,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $74.00 – $900.00Uncirculated: $870.00 – $3,172.50
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eBayCirculated: $239.70
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $3,700.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $79.00 – $470.00Uncirculated: $276.00
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eBayCirculated: $223.45 – $751.50
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $90.00 – $3,000.00Uncirculated: $5,000.00 – $6,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $84.00 – $999.00Uncirculated: $276.00 – $4,935.00
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eBayCirculated: $57.30 – $240.00Uncirculated: $950.00 – $1,575.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $3,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $59.00 – $504.00Uncirculated: $1,080.00 – $15,275.00
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eBayCirculated: $176.09 – $370.00Uncirculated: $1,720.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $80.00 – $1,125.00Uncirculated: $1,300.00 – $9,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $168.00 – $192.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $3,750.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $74.00 – $384.00
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eBayCirculated: $82.00 – $203.98
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $2,550.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $132.00 – $738.00Uncirculated: $37,600.00
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eBayCirculated: $142.01 – $168.45Uncirculated: $700.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $22,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $89.00 – $936.00
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eBayCirculated: $212.50 – $265.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $3,700.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $80.00 – $1,265.00Uncirculated: $504.00 – $5,287.50
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eBayCirculated: $52.00 – $355.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $7,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $69.00 – $2,640.00Uncirculated: $1,351.25 – $3,995.00
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eBayCirculated: $174.00 – $630.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $85.00 – $1,250.00Uncirculated: $2,000.00 – $5,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $94.00 – $2,640.00Uncirculated: $1,645.00 – $6,462.50
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eBayCirculated: $114.50 – $425.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $85.00 – $1,250.00Uncirculated: $2,000.00 – $5,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $1,380.00
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eBayCirculated: $895.00
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eBayCirculated: $281.00
Design and Specifications of the 1832 Half Dollar
The 1832 Half Dollar is part of the Capped Bust series, which was minted from 1807 to 1839. This coin represents a significant period in early American coinage, as it was widely used in commerce during the Jacksonian era. The Capped Bust design, created by German-born engraver John Reich, was a departure from the earlier Draped Bust design and symbolized a more robust and confident young nation.
Weight | 13.48 grams |
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Diameter | 32.5 mm |
Mint Marks | No mint mark (Philadelphia) |
Composition | 89.24% silver, 10.76% copper |
Obverse Design | Capped Bust design featuring Liberty facing left, designed by John Reich |
Reverse Design | Heraldic eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows, designed by John Reich |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of an 1832 Half Dollar significantly impacts its value. Well-preserved specimens with minimal wear are highly sought after by collectors. Key areas to examine include:
1. Hair details on Liberty’s portrait
2. Wing feathers on the eagle
3. Lettering and stars around the rim
Coins with strong strikes, good luster, and minimal contact marks command premium prices. Original skin toning can also enhance desirability among collectors.
Mintage: 4,797,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: Small Letters and Large Letters varieties
Market Demand: Moderate, with higher demand for high-grade specimens
Varieties: The 1832 Half Dollar has two main varieties: Small Letters and Large Letters on the reverse. The Large Letters variety is slightly scarcer and may command a small premium.
Strike quality: Well-struck coins with full details are more desirable, especially in higher grades.
Historical significance: As a coin from the early American Republic, the 1832 Half Dollar holds appeal for collectors interested in this pivotal period of U.S. history.
Preservation: Due to its silver content and long circulation, finding high-grade examples can be challenging, making well-preserved specimens particularly valuable.