Empire (up to 1948) Market Value
Current market data for 25,381 Empire coins minted up to 1948.
What you'll usually pay
👉 In short easy summary
Value is heavily concentrated in Silver compositions (+107%) and NGC (+127%) or PCGS (+159%) certified coins. Conversely, uncertified items (-78%) and base metals like Brass (-87%) trade significantly below the market median.
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Price by composition
Why? Value is driven by precious metal content, with Silver at 280 and Brass at 17.24.
Price by certification
Why? Professional grading commands a premium, with PCGS at 350 compared to Uncertified at 29.97.
Price by year
Why? Rarity and demand vary by date, ranging from 14.44 in 1736 to 225 in 1914.
Price by grade
Why? Condition significantly impacts price, with MS 61 at 301 and Ungraded at 17.99.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a silver Empire coin?
The median price for Silver composition coins is 280.
How does professional certification affect the price?
Certified coins from PCGS have a median price of 350, while uncertified coins have a median of 29.97.
Which year in the dataset has the highest median value?
The year 1914 has the highest median value at 225.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $5–$866, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 14, 2026.