Liberty Head Gold Eagle Values
How Much Liberty Head Gold Eagles are Worth: Liberty Head Gold Eagle
Year | Mint | Variety | Designation | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | U-60 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1800 | P | Plain 4- Stemless Wreath | Red-brown | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 800 | 900 | 1000 | 1200 | 1100 |
| Year | Mint | Variety | Designation | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1838 | (None) Phil | 80-100 Known | -- | -- | $2,850 | $4,150 | $10,375 | $16,875 | $78,000 | $139,750 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1839/8 | (None) Phil | Type of 1838 | -- | $1,750 | $1,758 | $2,630 | $6,975 | $8,580 | $39,000 | $117,000 | $179,750 | $547,500 | $1,017,500 |
| 1839 | (None) Phil | Type of 1840, 50-60 Known | -- | -- | $5,000 | $6,250 | $9,900 | $12,450 | $78,000 | $132,000 | $209,000 | -- | -- |
| 1840 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,547 | $1,730 | $2,088 | $2,530 | $19,500 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1841 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,520 | $1,481 | $1,719 | $2,115 | $14,750 | $60,000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1841 | O | 50-75 Known | -- | -- | $9,675 | $12,500 | $20,750 | $48,100 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1842 | (None) Phil | Large Date | -- | -- | $1,495 | $1,513 | $1,741 | $2,302 | $15,500 | $38,750 | $63,375 | $164,750 | -- |
| 1842 | (None) Phil | Small Date | -- | -- | $1,550 | $1,641 | $2,204 | $2,595 | $15,500 | $75,250 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1842 | O | -- | -- | $1,710 | $1,875 | $2,033 | $2,875 | $6,500 | $65,000 | $312,500 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1843 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,639 | $1,500 | $1,899 | $2,420 | $30,000 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1843 | O | -- | -- | -- | $1,548 | $1,591 | $1,927 | $2,765 | $25,495 | $112,000 | $165,000 | -- | -- |
| 1844 | (None) Phil | 50-75 Known | -- | $3,250 | $3,750 | $3,555 | $5,670 | $11,900 | $26,400 | $85,800 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1844 | O | -- | -- | $1,300 | $1,597 | $1,730 | $2,093 | $2,710 | $20,200 | $82,500 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1845 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,602 | $1,756 | $2,316 | $3,070 | $17,425 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1845 | O | -- | -- | -- | $1,630 | $1,990 | $2,765 | $4,480 | $26,000 | $76,900 | $150,000 | -- | -- |
| 1846 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,597 | $1,866 | $2,740 | $5,365 | $40,250 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1846 | O | -- | -- | $1,400 | $1,750 | $2,046 | $2,820 | $4,230 | $42,625 | $103,750 | $153,500 | -- | -- |
| 1847 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,275 | $1,482 | $1,513 | $1,577 | $1,786 | $4,730 | $29,450 | $53,100 | -- | -- |
| 1847 | O | -- | -- | $1,468 | $1,510 | $1,554 | $1,771 | $1,982 | $8,575 | $41,750 | $91,250 | -- | -- |
| 1848 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,275 | $1,482 | $1,513 | $1,644 | $1,786 | $6,775 | $33,750 | $59,500 | $101,200 | -- |
| 1848 | O | -- | -- | $1,683 | $1,750 | $2,060 | $4,010 | $5,200 | $22,000 | $58,900 | $77,400 | $181,250 | $286,250 |
| 1849 | O | -- | -- | -- | $2,835 | $3,430 | $5,450 | $6,750 | $50,900 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1849 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,275 | $1,482 | $1,513 | $1,521 | $1,841 | $4,840 | $26,700 | $48,700 | -- | -- |
| 1850 | (None) Phil | Large Date | -- | $1,275 | $1,482 | $1,513 | $1,644 | $1,786 | $7,779 | $35,400 | $75,250 | -- | -- |
| 1850 | (None) Phil | Small Date | -- | -- | $1,482 | $1,513 | $1,727 | $1,990 | $10,430 | $48,100 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1850 | O | -- | -- | $1,683 | $1,902 | $2,088 | $2,710 | $4,840 | $27,400 | $70,000 | $130,000 | $297,500 | -- |
| 1851 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,275 | $1,482 | $1,513 | $1,672 | $1,954 | $5,890 | $41,200 | $60,000 | -- | -- |
| 1851 | O | -- | -- | -- | $1,537 | $1,584 | $1,813 | $2,176 | $16,600 | $51,750 | $85,750 | -- | -- |
| 1852 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,275 | $1,482 | $1,513 | $1,821 | $1,520 | $4,323 | $30,000 | $50,900 | $181,250 | $294,500 |
| 1852 | O | -- | -- | $1,980 | $2,155 | $2,680 | $5,750 | $9,240 | $114,250 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1853 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,482 | $1,513 | $1,796 | $1,786 | $4,345 | $28,900 | $56,400 | -- | -- |
| 1853/'2 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,695 | $1,631 | $2,080 | $2,538 | $14,250 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1853 | O | -- | -- | $1,517 | $1,586 | $1,755 | $2,134 | $2,600 | $24,750 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1854 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,647 | $1,780 | $2,057 | $2,475 | $22,950 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1854 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,564 | $1,595 | $1,729 | $1,874 | $8,575 | $35,400 | $58,900 | -- | -- |
| 1854 | O | -- | -- | -- | $1,611 | $1,752 | $2,280 | $3,305 | $20,050 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1855 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,275 | $1,482 | $1,513 | $1,644 | $1,542 | $4,466 | $26,810 | $49,800 | $121,440 | -- |
| 1855 | O | -- | -- | $1,760 | $2,225 | $3,040 | $5,200 | $8,320 | $34,000 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1856 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,275 | $1,482 | $1,513 | $1,644 | $1,786 | $4,180 | $29,995 | $48,150 | $101,200 | -- |
| 1856 | O | -- | -- | $1,683 | $1,750 | $2,115 | $4,150 | $5,640 | $49,250 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1856 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,537 | $1,595 | $1,843 | $2,458 | $16,050 | $58,900 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1857 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,577 | $1,633 | $2,009 | $3,180 | $18,000 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1857 | O | -- | -- | $2,000 | $3,000 | $3,650 | $7,300 | $10,870 | $100,000 | $200,000 | $300,000 | $450,000 | $600,000 |
| 1857 | S | -- | -- | $1,800 | $2,000 | $2,005 | $3,790 | $4,840 | $14,800 | $40,100 | $80,250 | -- | -- |
| 1858 | S | 60-80 Known | -- | $2,119 | $2,305 | $2,490 | $4,370 | $10,038 | $27,500 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1858 | (None) Phil | 50-65 Known | -- | -- | $6,000 | $5,920 | $8,300 | $12,120 | $41,500 | $177,000 | $339,300 | -- | -- |
| 1858 | O | -- | -- | -- | $1,611 | $1,769 | $2,287 | $3,430 | $17,700 | $61,700 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1859 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,482 | $1,513 | $1,774 | $2,295 | $20,750 | $66,000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1859 | O | 50-75 Known | -- | -- | -- | $9,900 | $22,550 | $33,200 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1859 | S | 40-60 Known | -- | $3,650 | $5,170 | $6,000 | $10,650 | $20,900 | $48,400 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1860 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,482 | $1,513 | $1,969 | $2,365 | $11,900 | $37,900 | $91,250 | -- | -- |
| 1860 | O | 30-45 Known | -- | $5,975 | $7,025 | $8,850 | $15,900 | $20,600 | $59,500 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1861 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,628 | $1,482 | $1,513 | $1,719 | $2,177 | $6,250 | $27,800 | $51,450 | $163,100 | $325,000 |
| 1861 | S | -- | -- | $3,540 | $4,370 | $5,780 | $10,100 | $12,670 | $44,000 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1862 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,500 | $2,820 | $3,760 | $5,365 | $7,050 | $22,550 | $55,000 | $79,200 | -- | -- |
| 1863 | S | 40-60 Known | -- | $6,750 | $8,300 | $10,400 | $15,900 | $22,125 | $135,000 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1863 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $11,000 | $15,400 | $44,800 | $59,450 | $140,500 | $233,750 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1864 | (None) Phil | 40-60 Known | -- | -- | -- | $8,960 | $13,550 | $27,540 | $75,500 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1864 | S | 22-26 Known | -- | $46,200 | $61,400 | $69,700 | $115,700 | $189,500 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1865 | (None) Phil | 50-75 Known | -- | -- | $4,120 | $4,950 | $9,350 | $23,100 | $54,500 | $175,000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1865 | S | 25-35 Known | -- | $6,195 | $7,410 | $8,350 | $17,700 | $24,625 | $104,500 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1865 | S | 865/Inverted 186, 40-60 Known | -- | $6,445 | $7,660 | $8,850 | $17,700 | $23,375 | $139,750 | $275,000 | $312,500 | -- | -- |
| 1866 | S | No Motto, 40-55 Known | -- | $4,120 | $5,890 | $8,130 | $15,080 | $19,225 | $66,000 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1866 | (None) Phil | Motto, 75-90 Known | -- | -- | $2,185 | $2,600 | $4,950 | $7,025 | $43,700 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1866 | S | Motto, 60-80 Known | -- | $2,500 | $2,960 | $4,065 | $6,525 | $9,400 | $26,400 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1867 | (None) Phil | 75-100 Known | -- | -- | $3,305 | $3,885 | $5,060 | $8,300 | $40,400 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1867 | S | 50-75 Known | -- | -- | $4,480 | $6,390 | $9,460 | $15,350 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1868 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,710 | $1,719 | $2,037 | $2,600 | $19,995 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1868 | S | -- | -- | $1,500 | $1,828 | $2,365 | $3,430 | $5,310 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1869 | (None) Phil | 60-75 Known | -- | -- | $2,060 | $2,695 | $6,275 | $8,650 | $47,000 | $77,000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1869 | S | 60-75 Known | -- | -- | $2,600 | $3,430 | $5,670 | $9,130 | $49,200 | $186,750 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1870 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,870 | $2,350 | $3,180 | $5,030 | $35,200 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1870 | CC | 45-60 Known | -- | $80,750 | $89,600 | $101,500 | $125,000 | $206,250 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1870 | S | 80-100 Known | -- | $2,000 | $2,213 | $3,070 | $4,840 | $6,195 | $47,300 | -- | $250,000 | -- | -- |
| 1871 | (None) Phil | 60-75 Known | -- | -- | -- | $1,760 | $3,900 | $7,300 | $48,700 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1871 | CC | About 100 Known | -- | $3,650 | $4,950 | $7,300 | $20,050 | $30,150 | $80,800 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1871 | S | 80-100 Known | -- | -- | $1,578 | $1,853 | $2,710 | $5,750 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1872 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,630 | $1,735 | $2,147 | $4,510 | $37,625 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1872 | CC | 75-90 Known | -- | $12,500 | $14,500 | $16,100 | $24,240 | $35,495 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1872 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $3,500 | $3,900 | $8,020 | $12,120 | $39,000 | $60,300 | $103,200 | -- | -- |
| 1873 | (None) Phil | 30-35 Known | -- | -- | -- | $10,450 | $19,995 | $32,100 | $108,700 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1873 | CC | 60-80 Known | -- | $15,000 | $17,700 | $24,750 | $39,000 | $64,750 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1873 | S | 80-100 Known | -- | $1,759 | $1,910 | $2,077 | $4,340 | $6,330 | $35,400 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1874 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,600 | $1,405 | $1,771 | $1,560 | $1,765 | $17,150 | $30,700 | $62,250 | -- |
| 1874 | CC | -- | -- | $2,738 | $3,235 | $4,480 | $8,465 | $15,775 | $84,100 | $236,500 | $308,000 | $495,000 | -- |
| 1874 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,785 | $1,952 | $2,820 | $6,750 | $40,000 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1875 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | $165,000 | $313,750 | $600,000 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1875 | CC | -- | -- | $4,950 | $6,250 | $8,460 | $17,000 | $33,200 | $114,200 | $187,000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1876 | S | 80-100 Known | -- | -- | $2,460 | $3,290 | $5,780 | $10,705 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1876 | CC | -- | -- | $4,925 | $6,610 | $9,350 | $18,950 | $26,000 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1876 | (None) Phil | 40-50 Known | -- | -- | -- | $5,500 | $13,975 | $24,750 | $91,250 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1877 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,528 | $1,655 | $1,939 | $2,915 | $27,500 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1877 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4,950 | $8,740 | $13,880 | $49,200 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1877 | CC | 60-75 Known | -- | $8,000 | $9,180 | $11,060 | $16,450 | $44,800 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1878 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,440 | $1,746 | $22,400 | $57,250 | $75,500 | -- | -- |
| 1878 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,765 | $5,310 | $12,450 | $42,650 | -- |
| 1878 | CC | 60-75 Known | -- | -- | $6,500 | $9,625 | $22,125 | $31,950 | $132,000 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1879 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,366 | $1,452 | $1,558 | $3,055 | $6,725 | $29,600 | $49,800 |
| 1879 | CC | 45-60 Known | -- | -- | $19,300 | $23,500 | $42,600 | $61,150 | $150,000 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1879 | O | 75-100 Known | -- | -- | -- | $11,550 | $21,575 | $30,975 | $89,600 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1879 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,774 | $7,300 | $17,425 | $50,000 | -- |
| 1880 | CC | -- | -- | $1,650 | $1,755 | $2,240 | $3,650 | $5,750 | $44,800 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1880 | O | -- | -- | -- | $1,699 | $1,888 | $2,765 | $5,279 | $20,750 | $85,750 | $156,250 | -- | -- |
| 1880 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $2,490 | $9,070 | $33,000 | -- |
| 1880 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,200 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,348 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $2,060 | $4,480 | $26,000 | -- |
| 1881 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,200 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $1,887 | $2,475 | $23,650 | -- |
| 1881 | CC | -- | -- | -- | $1,950 | $2,365 | $3,650 | $5,115 | $10,925 | $74,750 | $104,500 | -- | -- |
| 1881 | O | -- | -- | $1,655 | $1,712 | $1,935 | $3,070 | $3,925 | $18,550 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1881 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,491 | $1,533 | $2,115 | $5,780 | $9,900 | -- |
| 1882 | O | -- | -- | -- | $1,765 | $1,660 | $2,115 | $2,695 | $12,230 | $53,100 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1882 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,600 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $2,865 | $17,700 | $44,800 | -- |
| 1882 | CC | -- | -- | -- | $2,335 | $3,150 | $6,275 | $11,400 | $39,000 | $88,500 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1882 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $1,846 | $2,179 | $16,600 | $67,750 |
| 1883 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,462 | $1,477 | $2,113 | $8,960 | $20,000 | $35,000 | $65,000 |
| 1883 | CC | -- | -- | $1,750 | $2,005 | $2,710 | $4,813 | $7,825 | $42,600 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1883 | O | 40-50 Known | -- | $20,175 | $24,600 | $28,750 | $49,750 | $91,750 | $222,500 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1883 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,511 | $1,533 | $1,901 | $9,550 | -- | -- |
| 1884 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,585 | $4,065 | $18,250 | $35,000 | -- |
| 1884 | CC | -- | -- | $705 | $711 | $714 | $721 | $742 | $809 | $920 | $1,071 | $2,272 | $3,680 |
| 1885 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $2,240 | $5,913 | $34,300 | $75,500 |
| 1885 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $2,151 | $8,350 | -- | -- |
| 1886 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $2,545 | $10,100 | -- | -- |
| 1886 | S | -- | -- | $1,200 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $1,796 | $2,304 | $23,500 | $50,000 |
| 1887 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,507 | $1,848 | $6,550 | $16,450 | -- | -- |
| 1887 | S | -- | -- | $1,200 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $1,846 | $5,950 | $27,500 | -- |
| 1888 | O | -- | -- | -- | $1,433 | $1,433 | $1,460 | $1,493 | $2,043 | $8,460 | $29,300 | -- | -- |
| 1888 | S | -- | -- | $1,200 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $1,901 | $5,175 | -- | -- |
| 1888 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,683 | $8,388 | $19,100 | -- | -- |
| 1889 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,694 | $1,721 | $1,898 | $2,231 | $4,370 | $11,000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1889 | S | -- | -- | $1,200 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,408 | $1,533 | $2,096 | $3,195 | $62,250 | -- |
| 1890 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,200 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,431 | $1,558 | $3,540 | $10,375 | $28,500 | -- |
| 1890 | CC | -- | -- | $1,375 | $1,580 | $1,710 | $2,475 | $3,263 | $6,940 | $29,600 | $80,750 | -- | -- |
| 1891 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,558 | $2,475 | $13,000 | -- | -- |
| 1891 | CC | -- | -- | $1,500 | $1,678 | $1,805 | $2,163 | $2,530 | $3,439 | $9,130 | $36,250 | $74,800 | -- |
| 1892 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,558 | $2,820 | $8,650 | $22,500 | -- |
| 1892 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,200 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $1,410 | $2,609 | $9,275 | $32,100 |
| 1892 | O | -- | -- | -- | $1,680 | $1,445 | $1,467 | $1,492 | $2,403 | $12,450 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1892 | CC | -- | -- | $1,400 | $1,617 | $1,758 | $2,170 | $2,820 | $8,375 | $41,500 | $62,750 | -- | -- |
| 1893 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,200 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,398 | $1,533 | $1,846 | $2,304 | $8,025 | $15,400 |
| 1893 | CC | -- | -- | -- | $1,908 | $2,350 | $3,870 | $6,000 | $27,950 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1893 | O | -- | -- | -- | $1,433 | $1,438 | $1,468 | $1,507 | $1,904 | $6,775 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1893 | S | -- | -- | $1,200 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $2,420 | $6,250 | $20,000 | $50,000 |
| 1894 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,388 | $1,408 | $1,846 | $2,391 | $6,725 | -- |
| 1894 | O | -- | -- | -- | $1,427 | $1,427 | $1,492 | $1,493 | $1,760 | $8,080 | $17,700 | $28,600 | -- |
| 1894 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,595 | $1,593 | $5,810 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1895 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,474 | $3,900 | $12,175 | $29,600 | $62,250 | $149,500 |
| 1895 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,453 | $1,533 | $1,860 | $2,262 | $13,275 | $24,200 |
| 1895 | O | -- | -- | -- | $1,433 | $1,438 | $1,530 | $1,397 | $1,973 | $7,685 | $29,625 | -- | -- |
| 1896 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $2,026 | $3,180 | $13,200 | -- |
| 1896 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,448 | $2,033 | $11,625 | $31,950 | $54,750 | $86,500 |
| 1897 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $1,846 | $2,249 | $4,139 | $14,675 |
| 1897 | O | -- | -- | -- | $1,655 | $1,666 | $1,568 | $1,671 | $2,213 | $7,550 | $23,650 | $42,600 | $87,400 |
| 1897 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,558 | $5,890 | $13,000 | $30,000 | $70,500 |
| 1898 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $1,846 | $2,270 | $4,950 | $14,950 |
| 1898 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $2,240 | $5,090 | $20,000 | $50,000 |
| 1899 | S | -- | -- | $1,200 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,450 | $1,533 | $1,956 | $3,650 | $22,550 | $49,250 |
| 1899 | O | -- | -- | -- | $1,503 | $1,533 | $1,593 | $1,707 | $2,283 | $12,010 | $22,125 | $45,900 | $85,000 |
| 1899 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,200 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $1,535 | $1,991 | $3,834 | $8,630 |
| 1900 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $1,846 | $2,374 | $3,864 | $19,100 |
| 1900 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,779 | $4,010 | $15,625 | $31,825 | $60,000 |
| 1901 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,393 | $1,864 | $3,009 | $3,614 | $4,180 |
| 1901 | O | -- | -- | -- | $1,483 | $1,508 | $1,568 | $1,565 | $2,168 | $3,565 | $7,300 | $16,600 | $38,750 |
| 1901 | S | -- | -- | $1,200 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,387 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $1,489 | $2,051 | $3,543 | $4,180 |
| 1902 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $1,971 | $3,320 | $15,200 | $30,000 |
| 1902 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $1,846 | $2,249 | $3,724 | $9,950 |
| 1903 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $1,846 | $2,249 | $3,614 | $4,540 |
| 1903 | O | -- | -- | -- | $1,655 | $1,666 | $1,696 | $1,462 | $2,015 | $3,488 | $5,255 | $25,175 | $75,000 |
| 1903 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $1,846 | $2,365 | $7,275 | $19,500 |
| 1904 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $1,846 | $2,374 | $10,650 | $20,750 |
| 1904 | O | -- | -- | -- | $1,655 | $1,666 | $1,468 | $1,394 | $1,890 | $2,655 | $8,850 | $27,125 | $40,125 |
| 1905 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $1,860 | $2,475 | $6,500 | $14,800 |
| 1905 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,558 | $5,060 | $17,150 | $34,300 | -- |
| 1906 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $1,846 | $2,374 | $6,775 | $22,950 |
| 1906 | D | -- | -- | $1,200 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $1,846 | $2,195 | $7,660 | $22,400 |
| 1906 | O | -- | -- | -- | $1,655 | $1,666 | $1,568 | $1,657 | $2,115 | $6,500 | $11,460 | $27,375 | $45,900 |
| 1906 | S | -- | -- | $1,200 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,573 | $2,490 | $7,800 | $24,900 | $34,300 |
| 1907 | (None) Phil | Liberty | -- | $1,200 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $1,846 | $2,889 | $4,700 | $18,150 |
| 1907 | D | -- | -- | $1,200 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,533 | $1,611 | $3,540 | $23,650 | -- |
| 1907 | S | -- | -- | -- | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,427 | $1,452 | $1,558 | $3,937 | $16,600 | $29,600 | $52,000 |
Liberty Head Gold Eagle: A Pillar of U.S. Gold Coinage
The Liberty Head Gold Eagle, minted from 1838 to 1907, is among the most enduring and widely recognized U.S. gold coins. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, this $10 gold piece was produced for nearly 70 years, spanning critical events such as the California Gold Rush, the Civil War, and the industrial expansion of the late 19th century. The Liberty Head Gold Eagle remains a cornerstone of American numismatics with its timeless design, multiple mint locations, and historical significance.
Classic American Coinage Design
The obverse of the Liberty Head Gold Eagle features a left-facing portrait of Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed with “LIBERTY,” surrounded by thirteen stars, representing the original colonies. The reverse depicts a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings, clutching an olive branch and arrows, symbolizing peace and military strength.
Over its long production period, the design saw one key change:
- 1838–1866: No Motto Variety – The earliest issues were struck without the inscription “IN GOD WE TRUST.”
- 1866–1907: With Motto Variety – Following the Civil War, the phrase “IN GOD WE TRUST” was added above the eagle on the reverse, aligning with changing national sentiment.
Collecting Challenges of a Popular Series
Due to its long mintage period and production at multiple mint locations, the Liberty Head Gold Eagle presents a wide range of collectible varieties. While some dates are relatively common, others—especially those struck at Southern branch mints—are exceptionally rare.
Where to Find These Coins
Many circulated examples exist, but high-grade, mint-state pieces are significantly rarer. These coins can be found in estate collections, numismatic auctions, and dealer inventories.
Key Features to Examine:
- Full details in Liberty’s hair and coronet, with minimal wear on high points.
- Strong feather definition on the eagle’s wings and shield.
- Surfaces with minimal marks, as many of these coins were used heavily in commerce.
Scarce Dates and Key Varieties
Certain issues of the Liberty Head Gold Eagle are considered major rarities:
- 1838 Liberty Head Gold Eagle – The first-year issue, struck only in Philadelphia, making it a highly desirable coin.
- 1854-S Liberty Head Gold Eagle – The first $10 gold coin struck at the San Francisco Mint, with fewer than 100 known examples.
- 1870-CC Liberty Head Gold Eagle – The first year of issue at the Carson City Mint, only 5,908 were minted.
Collectible Errors and Variations:
- Overdates, repunched mintmarks, and die cracks are commonly found in early issues.
- Some Civil War-era coins exhibit weak strikes due to disruptions at the mints.
Gold Confiscation and Survival Rates
The Liberty Head Gold Eagle was one of the many gold coins affected by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1933 executive order, which required U.S. citizens to turn in their gold coins to the government. As a result, many of these coins were melted down, leaving far fewer in existence today.
Why is the Liberty Head Gold Eagle Popular?
- Its long history means a wide range of collectible dates and mintmarks.
- Surviving examples from branch mints, particularly Charlotte (C), Dahlonega (D), and Carson City (CC), are highly sought after.
- Its gold content ensures it holds intrinsic value, making it desirable for collectors and investors.
A Lasting Legacy in Gold Coinage
The Liberty Head Gold Eagle is more than just a collectible—it symbolizes American prosperity and resilience during a time of rapid expansion and economic transformation. Whether sought for its historical significance, gold value, or aesthetic appeal, this coin remains a staple in numismatic collections and a lasting tribute to the artistry of 19th-century coinage.
