Liberty Head Gold Eagle Values
How Much Liberty Head Gold Eagles are Worth: Liberty Head Gold Eagle Values & Coin Price Chart
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 | -- | $2,481.00 | $3,362.00 | $4,690.00 | $12,125.00 | $18,125.00 | $80,500.00 | $144,750.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1839/8 | (None) Phil | Type of 1838 | -- | $2,428.00 | $2,738.00 | $3,525.00 | $6,875.00 | $8,660.00 | $41,500.00 | $124,500.00 | $192,250.00 | $547,500.00 | $1,017,500.00 |
| 1839 | (None) Phil | Type of 1840, 50-60 Known | -- | -- | $5,500.00 | $6,500.00 | $9,900.00 | $12,450.00 | $83,000.00 | $132,000.00 | $209,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1840 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,309.00 | $2,231.00 | $2,324.00 | $2,596.00 | $2,869.00 | $20,750.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1841 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $2,203.00 | $2,219.00 | $2,441.00 | $3,314.00 | $16,750.00 | $62,500.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1841 | O | 50-75 Known | -- | -- | $10,425.00 | $13,250.00 | $23,250.00 | $49,350.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1842 | (None) Phil | Large Date | -- | $2,265.00 | $2,203.00 | $2,219.00 | $2,280.00 | $2,496.00 | $15,000.00 | $38,750.00 | $65,875.00 | $177,250.00 | -- |
| 1842 | (None) Phil | Small Date | -- | -- | $2,258.00 | $2,285.00 | $2,368.00 | $3,022.00 | $15,500.00 | $80,250.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1842 | O | -- | -- | $2,348.00 | $2,318.00 | $2,504.00 | $3,375.00 | $6,750.00 | $66,250.00 | $325,000.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1843 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $2,276.00 | $2,095.00 | $2,343.00 | $2,981.00 | $31,250.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1843 | O | -- | -- | $2,379.00 | $2,260.00 | $2,276.00 | $2,726.00 | $3,409.00 | $25,495.00 | $117,000.00 | $165,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1844 | (None) Phil | 50-75 Known | -- | $3,595.00 | $4,120.00 | $4,700.00 | $6,275.00 | $12,175.00 | $34,450.00 | $85,800.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1844 | O | -- | -- | $2,212.00 | $2,253.00 | $2,374.00 | $2,662.00 | $3,909.00 | $21,300.00 | $97,000.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1845 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,492.00 | $2,317.00 | $2,398.00 | $2,683.00 | $3,250.00 | $19,925.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1845 | O | -- | -- | $2,403.00 | $2,286.00 | $2,352.00 | $3,146.00 | $4,480.00 | $26,000.00 | $81,900.00 | $160,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1846 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,304.00 | $2,231.00 | $2,310.00 | $3,258.00 | $5,695.00 | $39,000.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1846 | O | -- | -- | $2,120.00 | $2,258.00 | $2,415.00 | $3,008.00 | $4,480.00 | $38,875.00 | $103,750.00 | $153,500.00 | -- | -- |
| 1847 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,120.00 | $2,203.00 | $2,219.00 | $2,347.00 | $2,447.00 | $4,605.00 | $36,950.00 | $63,100.00 | -- | -- |
| 1847 | O | -- | -- | $2,209.00 | $2,231.00 | $2,260.00 | $2,313.00 | $2,045.00 | $9,290.00 | $45,750.00 | $96,750.00 | -- | -- |
| 1848 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,120.00 | $2,203.00 | $2,219.00 | $2,258.00 | $2,454.00 | $6,525.00 | $35,000.00 | $64,500.00 | $101,200.00 | -- |
| 1848 | O | -- | -- | $2,320.00 | $2,443.00 | $2,754.00 | $4,260.00 | $5,450.00 | $24,500.00 | $61,400.00 | $84,900.00 | $206,250.00 | $311,250.00 |
| 1849 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,120.00 | $2,203.00 | $2,219.00 | $2,347.00 | $2,043.00 | $4,715.00 | $25,450.00 | $49,950.00 | -- | -- |
| 1849 | O | -- | -- | -- | $3,085.00 | $3,555.00 | $5,200.00 | $7,250.00 | $58,400.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1850 | (None) Phil | Large Date | -- | $2,120.00 | $2,203.00 | $2,219.00 | $2,258.00 | $2,579.00 | $7,550.00 | $35,400.00 | $75,250.00 | -- | -- |
| 1850 | (None) Phil | Small Date | -- | $2,265.00 | $2,203.00 | $2,219.00 | $2,341.00 | $2,669.00 | $10,430.00 | $53,100.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1850 | O | -- | -- | $2,220.00 | $2,321.00 | $2,481.00 | $3,243.00 | $5,325.00 | $29,900.00 | $70,000.00 | $130,000.00 | $297,500.00 | -- |
| 1851 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,120.00 | $2,203.00 | $2,219.00 | $2,365.00 | $2,398.00 | $5,890.00 | $42,450.00 | $70,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1851 | O | -- | -- | $2,348.00 | $2,258.00 | $2,290.00 | $1,995.00 | $2,086.00 | $15,100.00 | $56,750.00 | $95,750.00 | -- | -- |
| 1852 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,120.00 | $2,203.00 | $2,219.00 | $2,322.00 | $2,329.00 | $4,237.00 | $36,250.00 | $55,900.00 | $206,250.00 | $319,500.00 |
| 1852 | O | -- | -- | $2,375.00 | $2,373.00 | $2,946.00 | $6,125.00 | $9,490.00 | $116,750.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1853 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $2,203.00 | $2,219.00 | $2,255.00 | $2,079.00 | $4,201.00 | $26,880.00 | $58,900.00 | -- | -- |
| 1853/'2 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $2,329.00 | $2,273.00 | $2,522.00 | $2,780.00 | $14,250.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1853 | O | -- | -- | $2,220.00 | $2,245.00 | $2,274.00 | $2,528.00 | $2,979.00 | $28,500.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1854 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $2,317.00 | $2,333.00 | $2,374.00 | $2,550.00 | $8,825.00 | $37,900.00 | $63,900.00 | -- | -- |
| 1854 | O | -- | -- | -- | $2,245.00 | $2,296.00 | $2,813.00 | $4,089.00 | $22,550.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1854 | S | -- | -- | -- | $2,231.00 | $2,274.00 | $2,501.00 | $2,842.00 | $24,200.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1855 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,120.00 | $2,203.00 | $2,219.00 | $2,258.00 | $2,329.00 | $4,759.00 | $28,060.00 | $57,300.00 | $121,440.00 | -- |
| 1855 | O | -- | -- | $2,485.00 | $2,663.00 | $3,139.00 | $5,090.00 | $8,960.00 | $41,500.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1856 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,120.00 | $2,203.00 | $2,219.00 | $2,258.00 | $2,329.00 | $4,091.00 | $28,995.00 | $51,900.00 | $101,200.00 | -- |
| 1856 | O | -- | -- | $2,320.00 | $2,318.00 | $2,609.00 | $4,400.00 | $6,015.00 | $51,750.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1856 | S | -- | -- | -- | $2,258.00 | $2,301.00 | $2,412.00 | $2,869.00 | $15,050.00 | $61,400.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1857 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,492.00 | $2,317.00 | $2,333.00 | $2,491.00 | $3,691.00 | $17,450.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1857 | O | -- | -- | $3,000.00 | $4,000.00 | $4,150.00 | $7,550.00 | $10,370.00 | $100,000.00 | $200,000.00 | $300,000.00 | $450,000.00 | $600,000.00 |
| 1857 | S | -- | -- | $2,350.00 | $2,493.00 | $2,726.00 | $3,540.00 | $4,465.00 | $14,800.00 | $41,350.00 | $85,250.00 | -- | -- |
| 1858 | (None) Phil | 50-65 Known | -- | -- | $6,500.00 | $6,045.00 | $7,675.00 | $12,120.00 | $45,250.00 | $177,000.00 | $339,300.00 | -- | -- |
| 1858 | O | -- | -- | -- | $2,305.00 | $2,463.00 | $2,981.00 | $4,159.00 | $18,950.00 | $64,200.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1858 | S | 60-80 Known | -- | $2,455.00 | $2,980.00 | $3,455.00 | $5,920.00 | $9,350.00 | $22,000.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1859 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $2,203.00 | $2,219.00 | $2,648.00 | $3,555.00 | $22,000.00 | $66,000.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1859 | O | 50-75 Known | -- | -- | -- | $11,900.00 | $24,550.00 | $34,450.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1859 | S | 40-60 Known | -- | $4,275.00 | $5,795.00 | $6,750.00 | $11,900.00 | $20,900.00 | $59,200.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1860 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $2,203.00 | $2,219.00 | $2,538.00 | $3,137.00 | $12,400.00 | $40,400.00 | $91,250.00 | -- | -- |
| 1860 | O | 30-45 Known | -- | $6,350.00 | $7,400.00 | $9,100.00 | $14,580.00 | $18,150.00 | $62,000.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1861 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,265.00 | $2,203.00 | $2,219.00 | $2,258.00 | $2,564.00 | $6,500.00 | $27,800.00 | $52,700.00 | $175,600.00 | $375,000.00 |
| 1861 | S | -- | -- | $4,040.00 | $5,120.00 | $6,530.00 | $9,600.00 | $12,170.00 | $64,500.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1862 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,750.00 | $2,945.00 | $3,760.00 | $5,365.00 | $6,833.00 | $24,550.00 | $55,000.00 | $79,200.00 | -- | -- |
| 1863 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $11,000.00 | $15,400.00 | $43,550.00 | $56,950.00 | $148,000.00 | $246,250.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1863 | S | 40-60 Known | -- | $6,875.00 | $8,300.00 | $10,400.00 | $16,150.00 | $23,375.00 | $142,500.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1864 | (None) Phil | 40-60 Known | -- | -- | -- | $9,460.00 | $16,050.00 | $28,790.00 | $78,000.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1864 | S | 22-26 Known | -- | $46,200.00 | $63,900.00 | $72,200.00 | $118,200.00 | $189,500.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1865 | (None) Phil | 50-75 Known | -- | -- | $4,370.00 | $5,450.00 | $10,100.00 | $24,350.00 | $63,250.00 | $200,000.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1865 | S | 25-35 Known | -- | $5,945.00 | $7,410.00 | $8,475.00 | $20,200.00 | $26,375.00 | $139,750.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1865 | S | 865/Inverted 186, 40-60 Known | -- | $6,445.00 | $7,660.00 | $8,850.00 | $17,700.00 | $22,125.00 | $144,750.00 | $300,000.00 | $337,500.00 | -- | -- |
| 1866 | S | No Motto, 40-55 Known | -- | $4,370.00 | $6,140.00 | $8,520.00 | $13,650.00 | $17,025.00 | $77,500.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1866 | (None) Phil | Motto, 75-90 Known | -- | $2,293.00 | $2,675.00 | $3,004.00 | $4,950.00 | $7,400.00 | $46,200.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1866 | S | Motto, 60-80 Known | -- | $3,000.00 | $3,210.00 | $4,315.00 | $6,775.00 | $9,400.00 | $26,400.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1867 | (None) Phil | 75-100 Known | -- | -- | $3,430.00 | $4,010.00 | $5,310.00 | $10,050.00 | $45,400.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1867 | S | 50-75 Known | -- | -- | $4,355.00 | $6,015.00 | $8,960.00 | $15,350.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1868 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,293.00 | $2,350.00 | $2,291.00 | $2,608.00 | $3,218.00 | $19,995.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1868 | S | -- | -- | $2,222.00 | $2,398.00 | $2,704.00 | $3,785.00 | $5,060.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1869 | (None) Phil | 60-75 Known | -- | $2,293.00 | $2,730.00 | $3,147.00 | $6,150.00 | $8,525.00 | $49,500.00 | $77,000.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1869 | S | 60-75 Known | -- | $2,403.00 | $2,855.00 | $3,577.00 | $5,670.00 | $8,630.00 | $50,450.00 | $186,750.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1870 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,265.00 | $2,295.00 | $2,579.00 | $3,383.00 | $5,905.00 | $37,600.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1870 | CC | 45-60 Known | -- | $82,000.00 | $88,350.00 | $96,500.00 | $122,500.00 | $221,250.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1870 | S | 80-100 Known | -- | $2,397.00 | $2,703.00 | $3,195.00 | $4,715.00 | $5,945.00 | $52,300.00 | -- | $250,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1871 | (None) Phil | 60-75 Known | -- | -- | $2,378.00 | $2,463.00 | $4,510.00 | $6,925.00 | $51,200.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1871 | CC | About 100 Known | -- | $4,400.00 | $5,700.00 | $7,675.00 | $20,050.00 | $28,400.00 | $85,800.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1871 | S | 80-100 Known | -- | $2,293.00 | $2,323.00 | $2,602.00 | $3,663.00 | $7,125.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1872 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $3,750.00 | $4,025.00 | $8,020.00 | $11,370.00 | $44,000.00 | $65,300.00 | $108,200.00 | -- | -- |
| 1872 | CC | 75-90 Known | -- | $17,500.00 | $15,250.00 | $17,350.00 | $22,240.00 | $34,495.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1872 | S | -- | -- | -- | $2,300.00 | $2,457.00 | $2,843.00 | $3,955.00 | $38,875.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1873 | (None) Phil | 30-35 Known | -- | -- | -- | $10,450.00 | $19,995.00 | $33,350.00 | $108,700.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1873 | CC | 60-80 Known | -- | $15,000.00 | $17,700.00 | $24,750.00 | $37,750.00 | $67,250.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1873 | S | 80-100 Known | -- | $2,327.00 | $2,480.00 | $2,648.00 | $4,590.00 | $6,580.00 | $37,900.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1874 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $2,240.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,386.00 | $16,150.00 | $31,950.00 | $62,250.00 | -- |
| 1874 | CC | -- | -- | $3,250.00 | $3,665.00 | $4,480.00 | $8,465.00 | $13,525.00 | $91,600.00 | $249,000.00 | $308,000.00 | $495,000.00 | -- |
| 1874 | S | -- | -- | -- | $2,230.00 | $2,361.00 | $3,410.00 | $6,625.00 | $42,500.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1875 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | $165,000.00 | $326,250.00 | $600,000.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1875 | CC | -- | -- | $4,950.00 | $6,250.00 | $8,460.00 | $19,500.00 | $31,950.00 | $126,700.00 | $187,000.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1876 | (None) Phil | 40-50 Known | -- | -- | -- | $5,500.00 | $13,975.00 | $23,500.00 | $91,250.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1876 | CC | -- | -- | $5,425.00 | $6,985.00 | $9,350.00 | $18,950.00 | $26,000.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1876 | S | 80-100 Known | -- | -- | $2,710.00 | $3,540.00 | $6,155.00 | $9,790.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1877 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | $5,200.00 | $8,990.00 | $13,505.00 | $49,200.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1877 | CC | 60-75 Known | -- | $10,000.00 | $10,430.00 | $12,560.00 | $20,200.00 | $45,800.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1877 | S | -- | -- | $2,293.00 | $2,223.00 | $2,302.00 | $2,510.00 | $3,665.00 | $27,500.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1878 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,240.00 | $2,243.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,386.00 | $5,310.00 | $12,450.00 | $42,650.00 | -- |
| 1878 | CC | 60-75 Known | -- | -- | $7,000.00 | $10,375.00 | $22,875.00 | $32,450.00 | $132,000.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1878 | S | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,206.00 | $2,317.00 | $23,650.00 | $57,250.00 | $75,500.00 | -- | -- |
| 1879 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $3,305.00 | $6,725.00 | $30,850.00 | $52,300.00 |
| 1879 | CC | 45-60 Known | -- | -- | $20,050.00 | $24,750.00 | $40,400.00 | $57,000.00 | $126,500.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1879 | O | 75-100 Known | -- | -- | -- | $11,550.00 | $22,825.00 | $30,975.00 | $102,100.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1879 | S | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,295.00 | $7,550.00 | $17,425.00 | $50,000.00 | -- |
| 1880 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,172.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,445.00 | $4,730.00 | $27,250.00 | -- |
| 1880 | CC | -- | -- | $2,595.00 | $2,673.00 | $3,062.00 | $4,730.00 | $6,750.00 | $44,800.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1880 | O | -- | -- | -- | $2,339.00 | $2,385.00 | $2,968.00 | $4,240.00 | $20,750.00 | $98,250.00 | $168,750.00 | -- | -- |
| 1880 | S | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,902.00 | $8,320.00 | $33,000.00 | -- |
| 1881 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,172.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,035.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,383.00 | $2,625.00 | $23,650.00 | -- |
| 1881 | CC | -- | -- | $2,420.00 | $2,618.00 | $3,028.00 | $3,830.00 | $5,420.00 | $12,230.00 | $96,000.00 | $156,250.00 | -- | -- |
| 1881 | O | -- | -- | $2,293.00 | $2,350.00 | $2,407.00 | $3,258.00 | $4,050.00 | $15,800.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1881 | S | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,797.00 | $6,530.00 | $9,900.00 | -- |
| 1882 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,342.00 | $2,625.00 | $16,600.00 | $70,250.00 |
| 1882 | CC | -- | -- | $2,568.00 | $2,840.00 | $3,400.00 | $6,400.00 | $11,150.00 | $40,250.00 | $88,500.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1882 | O | -- | -- | -- | $2,405.00 | $2,357.00 | $2,565.00 | $3,273.00 | $9,685.00 | $59,500.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1882 | S | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,240.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,254.00 | $3,097.00 | $18,950.00 | $47,300.00 | -- |
| 1883 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,147.00 | $2,226.00 | $1,964.00 | $10,050.00 | -- | -- |
| 1883 | CC | -- | -- | $2,507.00 | $2,813.00 | $3,525.00 | $6,015.00 | $9,100.00 | $42,600.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1883 | O | 40-50 Known | -- | $22,675.00 | $27,100.00 | $33,750.00 | $57,250.00 | $101,750.00 | $247,500.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1883 | S | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,240.00 | $2,243.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,384.00 | $7,065.00 | $15,500.00 | $35,000.00 | $67,500.00 |
| 1884 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,240.00 | $2,243.00 | $2,193.00 | $1,917.00 | $2,254.00 | $3,940.00 | $19,500.00 | $40,000.00 | -- |
| 1884 | CC | -- | -- | $1,085.00 | $1,093.00 | $1,098.00 | $1,113.00 | $1,129.00 | $1,181.00 | $1,242.00 | $1,349.00 | $2,288.00 | $3,930.00 |
| 1885 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,597.00 | $6,663.00 | $36,800.00 | $75,500.00 |
| 1885 | S | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,006.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,447.00 | $8,850.00 | -- | -- |
| 1886 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,805.00 | $9,600.00 | -- | -- |
| 1886 | S | -- | -- | $2,172.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,370.00 | $2,825.00 | $23,500.00 | $50,000.00 |
| 1887 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,256.00 | $2,544.00 | $6,675.00 | $16,450.00 | -- | -- |
| 1887 | S | -- | -- | $2,172.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,342.00 | $6,200.00 | $33,750.00 | -- |
| 1888 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,240.00 | $2,243.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,379.00 | $7,388.00 | $19,100.00 | -- | -- |
| 1888 | O | -- | -- | $2,293.00 | $2,203.00 | $2,209.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,242.00 | $2,814.00 | $8,710.00 | $30,550.00 | -- | -- |
| 1888 | S | -- | -- | $2,172.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,897.00 | $4,925.00 | -- | -- |
| 1889 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,293.00 | $2,334.00 | $2,364.00 | $2,344.00 | $2,552.00 | $5,185.00 | $14,100.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1889 | S | -- | -- | $2,172.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,549.00 | $3,195.00 | $62,250.00 | -- |
| 1890 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,172.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,379.00 | $3,540.00 | $10,375.00 | $28,500.00 | -- |
| 1890 | CC | -- | -- | $2,450.00 | $2,450.00 | $2,582.00 | $3,018.00 | $3,638.00 | $7,690.00 | $30,850.00 | $85,750.00 | -- | -- |
| 1891 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,254.00 | $2,925.00 | $10,900.00 | $19,375.00 | -- |
| 1891 | CC | -- | -- | $2,222.00 | $2,273.00 | $2,352.00 | $2,599.00 | $2,926.00 | $3,804.00 | $9,380.00 | $38,750.00 | $74,800.00 | -- |
| 1892 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,172.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,342.00 | $2,680.00 | $9,275.00 | $34,600.00 |
| 1892 | CC | -- | -- | $2,247.00 | $2,325.00 | $2,432.00 | $2,773.00 | $3,433.00 | $8,575.00 | $48,150.00 | $72,750.00 | -- | -- |
| 1892 | O | -- | -- | $2,293.00 | $2,352.00 | $2,238.00 | $2,249.00 | $2,257.00 | $2,491.00 | $10,700.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1892 | S | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,995.00 | $9,900.00 | $22,500.00 | -- |
| 1893 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,172.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,342.00 | $2,395.00 | $7,525.00 | $16,950.00 |
| 1893 | CC | -- | -- | $2,293.00 | $2,628.00 | $3,064.00 | $4,495.00 | $6,875.00 | $25,450.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1893 | O | -- | -- | $2,293.00 | $2,203.00 | $2,215.00 | $2,234.00 | $2,256.00 | $2,725.00 | $7,025.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1893 | S | -- | -- | $2,172.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,722.00 | $5,895.00 | $17,850.00 | $52,250.00 |
| 1894 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,342.00 | $2,495.00 | $6,725.00 | -- |
| 1894 | O | -- | -- | $2,282.00 | $2,197.00 | $2,204.00 | $2,247.00 | $1,872.00 | $2,381.00 | $7,000.00 | $20,200.00 | $28,600.00 | -- |
| 1894 | S | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,242.00 | $6,060.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1895 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,506.00 | $2,583.00 | $13,025.00 | $24,200.00 |
| 1895 | O | -- | -- | $2,293.00 | $2,203.00 | $2,215.00 | $2,234.00 | $2,250.00 | $2,719.00 | $7,685.00 | $28,375.00 | -- | -- |
| 1895 | S | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,223.00 | $3,275.00 | $13,425.00 | $32,100.00 | $67,250.00 | $157,000.00 |
| 1896 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,597.00 | $3,180.00 | $10,350.00 | -- |
| 1896 | S | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,317.00 | $10,875.00 | $33,200.00 | $54,750.00 | $86,500.00 |
| 1897 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,342.00 | $2,570.00 | $4,358.00 | $12,675.00 |
| 1897 | O | -- | -- | $2,265.00 | $2,295.00 | $2,309.00 | $2,289.00 | $2,354.00 | $2,774.00 | $8,450.00 | $25,450.00 | $45,100.00 | $92,400.00 |
| 1897 | S | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $5,890.00 | $14,250.00 | $35,000.00 | $75,500.00 |
| 1898 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,506.00 | $2,495.00 | $4,950.00 | $15,700.00 |
| 1898 | S | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,707.00 | $4,840.00 | $15,500.00 | $41,250.00 |
| 1899 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,172.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,589.00 | $2,570.00 | $4,678.00 | $9,380.00 |
| 1899 | O | -- | -- | $2,265.00 | $2,223.00 | $2,240.00 | $2,276.00 | $2,328.00 | $2,864.00 | $11,260.00 | $23,375.00 | $48,400.00 | $85,000.00 |
| 1899 | S | -- | -- | $2,172.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,527.00 | $3,650.00 | $20,550.00 | $49,250.00 |
| 1900 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,240.00 | $2,243.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,417.00 | $2,945.00 | $5,333.00 | $16,600.00 |
| 1900 | S | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,322.00 | $4,010.00 | $15,625.00 | $31,825.00 | $60,000.00 |
| 1901 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,086.00 | $2,570.00 | $3,016.00 | $4,790.00 |
| 1901 | O | -- | -- | $2,293.00 | $2,203.00 | $2,215.00 | $2,234.00 | $2,266.00 | $2,489.00 | $4,065.00 | $7,675.00 | $17,850.00 | $41,250.00 |
| 1901 | S | -- | -- | $2,172.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $1,966.00 | $2,570.00 | $3,559.00 | $4,415.00 |
| 1902 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,417.00 | $3,445.00 | $16,700.00 | $35,000.00 |
| 1902 | S | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,342.00 | $2,570.00 | $3,693.00 | $9,950.00 |
| 1903 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,397.00 | $2,652.00 | $6,525.00 | $18,750.00 |
| 1903 | O | -- | -- | $2,293.00 | $2,295.00 | $2,309.00 | $2,234.00 | $2,071.00 | $2,361.00 | $3,372.00 | $5,005.00 | $25,175.00 | $75,000.00 |
| 1903 | S | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,342.00 | $2,570.00 | $3,583.00 | $4,525.00 |
| 1904 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,342.00 | $2,820.00 | $10,650.00 | $20,750.00 |
| 1904 | O | -- | -- | $2,293.00 | $2,295.00 | $2,309.00 | $2,234.00 | $1,966.00 | $2,436.00 | $2,942.00 | $8,350.00 | $25,875.00 | $40,125.00 |
| 1905 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,495.00 | $3,472.00 | $6,390.00 | $12,200.00 |
| 1905 | S | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $5,185.00 | $18,400.00 | $36,800.00 | -- |
| 1906 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $1,900.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,342.00 | $2,695.00 | $7,150.00 | $22,950.00 |
| 1906 | D | -- | -- | $2,172.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,342.00 | $2,930.00 | $7,785.00 | $22,550.00 |
| 1906 | O | -- | -- | $2,293.00 | $2,295.00 | $2,309.00 | $2,264.00 | $1,884.00 | $2,641.00 | $6,375.00 | $10,210.00 | $27,375.00 | $47,150.00 |
| 1906 | S | -- | -- | $2,172.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,360.00 | $3,284.00 | $7,800.00 | $24,900.00 | $34,300.00 |
| 1907 | (None) Phil | Liberty | -- | $2,172.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $1,857.00 | $2,340.00 | $4,325.00 | $18,150.00 |
| 1907 | D | -- | -- | $2,172.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,226.00 | $2,356.00 | $3,641.00 | $21,900.00 | -- |
| 1907 | S | -- | -- | $2,238.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,182.00 | $2,193.00 | $2,201.00 | $2,254.00 | $3,595.00 | $16,600.00 | $29,600.00 | $52,000.00 |
History of the Liberty Head Gold Dollar
The Liberty Head Gold Dollar, introduced in 1849, marks an important milestone in American coinage. Designed by James B. Longacre, this coin became the first $1 gold coin ever struck by the United States Mint. Its creation was directly inspired by the California Gold Rush, which flooded the U.S. economy with gold and encouraged the production of smaller-denomination gold coins to facilitate everyday commerce.
Before 1849, the smallest gold coin in circulation was the $2.50 Quarter Eagle. With the influx of gold, Congress authorized a $1 denomination that was practical, elegant, and reflective of America’s economic optimism. The Type 1 Liberty Head Gold Dollar was minted from 1849 to 1854 and featured a ~13mm diameter, making it the smallest coin ever struck for circulation in U.S. history.
The obverse depicts Lady Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed with “LIBERTY”, surrounded by thirteen stars representing the original colonies. The reverse features a simple yet refined wreath encircling the denomination and date. Due to issues with striking such small coins, the Mint redesigned the coin twice after 1854:
- Type 2 (1854–1856): Featured a larger, 14.3mm diameter and introduced an Indian Princess Head design
- Type 3 (1856–1889): Maintained the new, larger diameter and further refined the Indian Princess portrait with a more naturalistic and detailed profile.
Though the Type 1 Liberty Head variety lasted about six years, its significance as the first $1 gold coin and its collectible rarity have made it a cornerstone in numismatic history.
Rarest Coins in the Series
Among the Liberty Head issues, several coins stand out as exceptional rarities that greatly influence Liberty Head Gold Dollar value. One of the most famed rarities is the 1849-C variety (Open Wreath), with very few known examples, commanding six-figure prices and widely considered among the rarest U.S. gold coins.
Other notable issues include:
- 1850-D: Struck at the Dahlonega Mint, known for its limited production and rough strikes. High-grade examples are exceedingly rare.
- 1849-D and 1849-C Closed Wreath: Important early Southern branch mint issues from the first year of production.
- 1854 Philadelphia Issue: The final year of the Liberty Head design before the introduction of the Type 2 variety.
Collectors also value coins with repunched dates, die cracks, or double dies, as these minting anomalies add variety and historical interest to the series.
Types of Collections
The Liberty Head Gold Dollar can be collected in several ways, depending on a collector’s goals and budget:
- Type Sets: Many collectors aim for one example of each major design (Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3).
- Date and Mintmark Sets: Advanced collectors pursue one coin from each mint and year, including Philadelphia (no mintmark), Charlotte (C), Dahlonega (D), and New Orleans (O).
- Condition-Focused Collections: Some prioritize coins in Mint State (MS) grades with full luster, which command premium prices due to the coin’s small surface area and tendency to show wear.
- Specialty Collections: Focused on branch mint issues, errors, or shipwreck-recovered coins, which have distinct historical provenance.
Beginner vs. Advanced Collecting
Beginner Collecting
For beginners, later-date issues of the gold dollar series (for example, from the late 1870s to 1889) can serve as a more accessible entry point. While still collectible and above bullion value, they tend to cost less than the earlier branch-mint or high-grade examples.
Advanced Collecting
Advanced collectors, however, seek the Charlotte (C) and Dahlonega (D) mint issues, which were struck in limited numbers and often exhibit unique minting quirks. Such coins can sell for tens of thousands of dollars, depending on grade and rarity. Certification by a reputable third party is vital, both for authenticity and to establish market-grade accuracy, especially for pieces that significantly affect Liberty Head Gold Dollar value in the numismatic market.
Investment Potential
Despite its small size, the Liberty Head Gold Dollar holds solid investment potential. Its combination of historical importance, gold content, and scarcity suggests continued demand among collectors and investors alike.
As a pre-1933 U.S. gold coin, it carries intrinsic bullion value while also benefiting from a strong numismatic premium. High-grade coins and rare branch mint issues often appreciate faster than bullion due to their dual appeal as historical and collectible artifacts.
Market trends consistently show that early U.S. gold coins, especially those tied to the California Gold Rush, perform well in both stable and uncertain economic times. As collectors seek tangible assets with historical depth, the Liberty Head Gold Dollar remains an enduring representation of 19th-century U.S. coinage.