Classic Head Half Eagle type coin
Classic Head Half Eagle

1837 Classic Head Half Eagle

half-eagle·Mint: P (Philadelphia)·89.9% gold·Mintage: 207,121
Circ. from
$600
Gem uncirc.
$3,000
Melt floor
$565.34
0.2406 oz × $2350/oz
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Price estimates — not financial advice. Values are based on published price guides and recent sales data. Coin grade dramatically affects value. Always verify with a trusted dealer or third-party grading service before buying or selling.

Price by Grade
GradeQualityEst. Value
VF-20Very Fine
$600
EF-40Extremely Fine
$800
AU-50About Uncirculated
$1,200
MS-60Mint State
$3,000

Source: published price guides (USA Coin Book / PCGS). Values are estimates and may not reflect current market conditions.
Melt floor: Prices include intrinsic metal value (0.2406 oz gold). Marked grades are worth more melted than as collector coins.

Historical Context

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