1908 Liberty Head Half Eagle

CoinTrackers.com estimates the value of a 1908 Liberty Head Half Eagle in average condition to be worth $400.00, while one in mint state could be valued around $6,250.00. - Last updated: June, 10 2022


1908 Liberty Head Half Eagle
Download PDF
Add to Favorites


  • Year: 1908
  • Mint Mark: No mint mark
  • Type: Liberty Half Eagle
  • Price: $400.00-$6250.00+
  • Face Value: 5.00 USD
  • Produced: 421,000
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Gold Weight: .24187 oz.
  • Gold Value: $490





Notes: One in better condition may be worth more.





How much is a 1908 Liberty Head Half Eagle worth?

In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around $400.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $6,250 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 1908, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].


What are your coins really worth?

Use the handy-dandy calculator below to find the real value of any Liberty Head Half Eagle in your collection.



Most Valuable

The most valuable Liberty Head Half Eagle's. Prices listed are for MS-65 certified. Visit the link to learn more about each coin.

Image Year Mint Worth
Liberty Head Half Eagle 1907 $7k
Liberty Head Half Eagle 1908 $6.3k
Liberty Head Half Eagle 1907 D $6k
Liberty Head Half Eagle 1906 D $5k
Liberty Head Half Eagle 1906 S $5k
Liberty Head Half Eagle 1906 $4k
Liberty Head Half Eagle 1904 S $3.3k
Liberty Head Half Eagle 1888 $2k
Liberty Head Half Eagle 1905 S $1,625
Liberty Head Half Eagle 1903 $1.5k
Liberty Head Half Eagle 1904 $1k
Liberty Head Half Eagle 1903 S $950
Sign In or Register to see all content.
1989 P $345.22
1989 $345,000
1989 D $345
Image Name Mint Worth

Want more? Click here to see the most valuable coins ever minted.

Hard to Find

What is the rarest Liberty Head Half Eagle?

Name Produced
1888 18,000
1904 S 97,000
1902 172,000
1903 226,000
1905 302,000
1906 D 320,000
1906 348,000
1904 392,000
1908 421,000
1906 S 598,000
1901 615,000
1907 626,000
1905 S 880,000
1907 D 888,000
1902 S 939,000
1903 S 1,855,000
Name Produced

Numismatic vs Intrinsic Value: This coin in poor condition is worth $90 less than the intrinsic value from gold content of $, this coin is thus more valuable to a gold bug than to a coin collector. You will most likely find however that it is hard to get a coin for less than spot price. At least that has been our experience. Want more info? Then read Coin Collecting Investment an article that details the benifits of coin collecting as a way to build wealth..

Current gold melt value* for a 1903 S Liberty Head Half Eagle is $490 and this price is based off the current gold spot price of $2,024.52 This value is dynamic so bookmark it and comeback for an up to the minute gold melt value.

[Top of Page]

***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value. Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.

We use user submitted pictures please read that article if you are interested in adding your own.

[Top of Page]