Liberty Head Half Eagle Values
How Much Liberty Head Half Eagles are Worth: Liberty Head Half 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1839 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,156.00 | $1,218.00 | $1,273.00 | $1,918.00 | $2,435.00 | $10,100.00 | $37,900.00 | $70,250.00 | -- | -- |
| 1839 | C | -- | -- | $4,850.00 | $6,025.00 | $7,850.00 | $14,625.00 | $20,800.00 | $45,400.00 | $76,400.00 | $266,000.00 | $220,000.00 | -- |
| 1839 | D | -- | -- | $4,275.00 | $5,215.00 | $7,110.00 | $10,400.00 | $15,350.00 | $50,750.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1840 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,150.00 | $1,162.00 | $1,336.00 | $1,754.00 | $4,760.00 | $12,340.00 | $33,200.00 | $166,000.00 | -- |
| 1840 | C | -- | -- | $1,580.00 | $1,915.00 | $2,820.00 | $5,200.00 | $8,450.00 | $23,650.00 | $59,750.00 | $83,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1840 | D | Tall D | -- | $2,865.00 | $3,663.00 | $4,188.00 | $5,490.00 | $7,050.00 | $21,450.00 | $62,800.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1840 | D | Small D | -- | -- | -- | -- | $5,480.00 | $7,610.00 | $20,125.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1840 | O | -- | -- | -- | $1,167.00 | $1,314.00 | $1,983.00 | $3,155.00 | $12,450.00 | $46,475.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1841 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,288.00 | $1,420.00 | $2,240.00 | $2,945.00 | $6,225.00 | $14,100.00 | $28,200.00 | $49,500.00 | -- |
| 1841 | C | -- | -- | $1,750.00 | $2,445.00 | $3,635.00 | $6,475.00 | $8,130.00 | $17,700.00 | $39,600.00 | $60,500.00 | -- | -- |
| 1841 | D | Small D | -- | $1,500.00 | $1,963.00 | $2,475.00 | $4,425.00 | $6,640.00 | $17,850.00 | $45,950.00 | $67,500.00 | $108,700.00 | -- |
| 1841 | D | Tall D | -- | $2,400.00 | $2,800.00 | $2,835.00 | $5,243.00 | $7,654.00 | $20,510.00 | $65,000.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1842 | (None) Phil | Large Letters | -- | $1,250.00 | $1,406.00 | $1,648.00 | $2,700.00 | $4,388.00 | $17,120.00 | $33,500.00 | $70,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1842 | (None) Phil | Small Letters | -- | -- | $1,250.00 | $1,555.00 | $2,835.00 | $3,775.00 | $19,100.00 | $39,000.00 | $54,200.00 | $83,250.00 | $127,500.00 |
| 1842 | C | Small Date Less than 100 Known | -- | $8,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $10,375.00 | $17,652.00 | $30,260.00 | $93,500.00 | $150,500.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1842 | C | Large Date | -- | $2,000.00 | $2,500.00 | $2,380.00 | $3,335.00 | $4,745.00 | $14,950.00 | $33,200.00 | $51,200.00 | -- | -- |
| 1842 | D | Small Date | -- | $2,155.00 | $2,668.00 | $3,055.00 | $4,495.00 | $5,670.00 | $17,150.00 | $45,375.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1842 | D | Large Date Less than 100 Known | -- | $3,250.00 | $4,120.00 | $5,200.00 | $9,875.00 | $13,440.00 | $69,500.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1842 | O | Less than 100 Known | -- | -- | $3,500.00 | $3,225.00 | $5,178.00 | $10,788.00 | $28,225.00 | $48,550.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1843 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,100.00 | $1,120.00 | $1,126.00 | $1,094.00 | $1,048.00 | $2,039.00 | $12,725.00 | $24,995.00 | $36,300.00 | -- |
| 1843 | C | -- | -- | $2,225.00 | $2,613.00 | $3,180.00 | $4,590.00 | $6,285.00 | $16,450.00 | $43,700.00 | $67,750.00 | -- | -- |
| 1843 | D | Small D | -- | $2,775.00 | $3,163.00 | $3,550.00 | $5,225.00 | $6,690.00 | $17,425.00 | $39,600.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1843 | O | Large Letters | -- | $1,200.00 | $1,250.00 | $1,389.00 | $1,923.00 | $3,415.00 | $14,950.00 | $36,400.00 | $53,250.00 | $82,500.00 | -- |
| 1843 | O | Small Letters | -- | -- | $1,167.00 | $1,259.00 | $2,365.00 | $4,675.00 | $21,575.00 | $45,375.00 | $70,000.00 | $103,750.00 | -- |
| 1844 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,100.00 | $1,120.00 | $1,126.00 | $1,196.00 | $1,122.00 | $2,770.00 | $11,340.00 | $18,400.00 | $67,500.00 | -- |
| 1844 | C | -- | -- | $1,750.00 | $2,350.00 | $2,665.00 | $4,360.00 | $6,463.00 | $18,625.00 | $42,350.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1844 | D | -- | -- | $1,990.00 | $2,280.00 | $2,800.00 | $4,605.00 | $5,655.00 | $13,200.00 | $39,150.00 | $67,500.00 | -- | -- |
| 1844 | O | -- | -- | $1,120.00 | $1,140.00 | $1,153.00 | $1,354.00 | $1,760.00 | $6,170.00 | $18,950.00 | $44,250.00 | $66,100.00 | -- |
| 1845 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,095.00 | $1,113.00 | $1,126.00 | $1,098.00 | $1,205.00 | $2,359.00 | $8,850.00 | $16,950.00 | -- | -- |
| 1845 | D | -- | -- | $2,463.00 | $2,988.00 | $3,650.00 | $4,425.00 | $5,420.00 | $11,013.00 | $31,250.00 | $55,600.00 | $117,000.00 | -- |
| 1845 | O | -- | -- | $1,154.00 | $1,232.00 | $1,378.00 | $2,060.00 | $4,480.00 | $20,200.00 | $71,500.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1846 | (None) Phil | Large Date | -- | $1,140.00 | $1,160.00 | $1,156.00 | $1,256.00 | $1,114.00 | $3,018.00 | $14,800.00 | $27,400.00 | -- | -- |
| 1846 | (None) Phil | Small Date | -- | $1,089.00 | $1,128.00 | $1,141.00 | $1,335.00 | $1,325.00 | $3,680.00 | $15,350.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1846 | C | -- | -- | $2,348.00 | $2,805.00 | $3,400.00 | $5,530.00 | $8,050.00 | $23,500.00 | $73,000.00 | $101,750.00 | $148,500.00 | -- |
| 1846 | D | -- | -- | $1,563.00 | $1,820.00 | $2,075.00 | $2,920.00 | $4,540.00 | $15,225.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1846 | D/D | -- | -- | $1,545.00 | $1,853.00 | $2,365.00 | $3,915.00 | $5,063.00 | $14,750.00 | $42,300.00 | $57,500.00 | $100,000.00 | -- |
| 1846 | O | -- | -- | $1,167.00 | $1,244.00 | $1,422.00 | $2,865.00 | $4,385.00 | $19,100.00 | $70,250.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1847 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,100.00 | $1,120.00 | $1,126.00 | $1,097.00 | $1,240.00 | $1,929.00 | $6,030.00 | $11,920.00 | $43,400.00 | $111,500.00 |
| 1847 | (None) Phil | MPD, 7 in Denticles | -- | -- | -- | $1,112.00 | $1,356.00 | $1,505.00 | $3,445.00 | $11,520.00 | $18,275.00 | $44,000.00 | -- |
| 1847 | C | -- | -- | $1,888.00 | $2,095.00 | $2,433.00 | $3,720.00 | $5,060.00 | $12,175.00 | $40,250.00 | $59,200.00 | $106,000.00 | -- |
| 1847 | D | -- | -- | $2,475.00 | $2,890.00 | $3,415.00 | $4,870.00 | $6,075.00 | $12,725.00 | $36,650.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1847 | O | 50-60 Known | -- | $5,060.00 | $10,330.00 | $11,575.00 | $16,550.00 | $21,175.00 | $49,000.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1848 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,120.00 | $1,126.00 | $1,206.00 | $1,058.00 | $2,380.00 | $13,000.00 | $28,750.00 | $57,500.00 | -- |
| 1848 | C | -- | -- | $1,625.00 | $2,198.00 | $2,988.00 | $4,870.00 | $5,975.00 | $17,625.00 | $45,375.00 | $64,750.00 | -- | -- |
| 1848 | D | -- | -- | $2,158.00 | $2,518.00 | $2,960.00 | $4,220.00 | $5,575.00 | $16,175.00 | $39,000.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1848 | D/D | -- | -- | -- | -- | $5,975.00 | $10,925.00 | $15,075.00 | $34,725.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1849 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,200.00 | $1,220.00 | $1,190.00 | $1,296.00 | $1,463.00 | $3,555.00 | $21,875.00 | $22,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1849 | C | -- | -- | $2,000.00 | $2,500.00 | $2,270.00 | $3,088.00 | $4,180.00 | $11,513.00 | $33,500.00 | $57,300.00 | -- | -- |
| 1849 | D | -- | -- | $2,805.00 | $3,275.00 | $4,939.00 | $5,115.00 | $6,250.00 | $20,750.00 | $62,500.00 | $93,500.00 | $137,500.00 | -- |
| 1850 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,107.00 | $1,141.00 | $1,169.00 | $1,347.00 | $1,688.00 | $3,915.00 | $22,550.00 | $30,800.00 | $59,400.00 | -- |
| 1850 | C | -- | -- | $1,815.00 | $2,045.00 | $2,280.00 | $3,290.00 | $4,950.00 | $12,475.00 | $28,350.00 | $62,250.00 | -- | -- |
| 1850 | D | -- | -- | $1,800.00 | $2,100.00 | $2,048.00 | $3,643.00 | $5,038.00 | $28,500.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1851 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,100.00 | $1,120.00 | $1,126.00 | $1,196.00 | $1,191.00 | $2,380.00 | $10,875.00 | $29,600.00 | $60,300.00 | -- |
| 1851 | C | -- | -- | $2,032.00 | $2,405.00 | $2,820.00 | $4,010.00 | $5,820.00 | $16,600.00 | $53,550.00 | $77,750.00 | -- | -- |
| 1851 | D | -- | -- | $2,000.00 | $2,363.00 | $3,028.00 | $4,080.00 | $5,338.00 | $13,000.00 | $38,200.00 | $46,200.00 | -- | -- |
| 1851 | O | -- | -- | $1,557.00 | $1,732.00 | $1,929.00 | $3,085.00 | $4,480.00 | $13,925.00 | $37,100.00 | $117,750.00 | -- | -- |
| 1852 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,100.00 | $1,120.00 | $1,126.00 | $1,196.00 | $1,103.00 | $1,929.00 | $6,030.00 | $11,370.00 | $40,650.00 | $116,500.00 |
| 1852 | C | -- | -- | $2,025.00 | $2,418.00 | $2,888.00 | $4,355.00 | $5,420.00 | $8,710.00 | $29,450.00 | $49,800.00 | $66,000.00 | -- |
| 1852 | D | -- | -- | $1,935.00 | $2,350.00 | $2,875.00 | $3,995.00 | $6,220.00 | $10,550.00 | $36,500.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1853 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,100.00 | $1,120.00 | $1,126.00 | $1,077.00 | $1,240.00 | $1,929.00 | $7,275.00 | $16,950.00 | $52,500.00 | $135,000.00 |
| 1853 | C | -- | -- | $1,885.00 | $2,358.00 | $2,958.00 | $4,050.00 | $5,170.00 | $11,625.00 | $27,250.00 | $65,250.00 | -- | -- |
| 1853 | D | Large D | -- | $2,058.00 | $2,432.00 | $2,958.00 | $4,245.00 | $5,240.00 | $10,650.00 | $27,375.00 | $76,750.00 | -- | -- |
| 1854 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1,120.00 | $1,126.00 | $1,218.00 | $1,004.00 | $2,386.00 | $10,210.00 | $23,250.00 | -- | -- |
| 1854 | C | -- | -- | $2,368.00 | $2,605.00 | $3,000.00 | $4,410.00 | $5,780.00 | $14,388.00 | $49,388.00 | $63,375.00 | -- | -- |
| 1854 | D | Large D | -- | $2,080.00 | $2,445.00 | $2,888.00 | $4,355.00 | $6,140.00 | $11,650.00 | $33,900.00 | $57,250.00 | $101,250.00 | -- |
| 1854 | O | -- | -- | $1,495.00 | $1,207.00 | $1,249.00 | $1,521.00 | $3,220.00 | $11,450.00 | $44,800.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1855 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.22 | $4 | $0.39 | $0.44 | $1.10 | $2.80 |
| 1855 | C | -- | -- | $2,110.00 | $2,375.00 | $2,693.00 | $4,950.00 | $6,070.00 | $12,950.00 | $52,600.00 | $52,800.00 | $82,500.00 | -- |
| 1855 | D | Large D | -- | $1,840.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,585.00 | $4,010.00 | $6,250.00 | $25,050.00 | $47,150.00 | $68,300.00 | -- | -- |
| 1855 | O | -- | -- | -- | $2,000.00 | $1,993.00 | $4,150.00 | $6,475.00 | $28,925.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1855 | S | -- | -- | $1,179.00 | $1,232.00 | $1,314.00 | $2,135.00 | $3,513.00 | $15,500.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1856 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,100.00 | $1,120.00 | $1,126.00 | $1,196.00 | $1,240.00 | $1,929.00 | $7,883.00 | $17,425.00 | $59,500.00 | -- |
| 1856 | C | -- | -- | -- | $2,750.00 | $2,555.00 | $3,350.00 | $4,415.00 | $15,000.00 | $58,100.00 | $55,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1856 | D | -- | -- | $2,500.00 | $3,000.00 | $2,865.00 | $3,820.00 | $4,940.00 | $13,150.00 | $30,850.00 | $55,600.00 | $71,500.00 | -- |
| 1856 | O | -- | -- | $1,155.00 | $1,216.00 | $2,340.00 | $3,350.00 | $4,855.00 | $20,900.00 | $137,500.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1856 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.11 | $0.28 | $1.10 | $5.50 | -- |
| 1857 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,100.00 | $1,120.00 | $1,126.00 | $1,108.00 | $1,240.00 | $2,615.00 | $9,025.00 | $18,725.00 | -- | -- |
| 1857 | C | -- | -- | $1,833.00 | $2,143.00 | $2,585.00 | $3,525.00 | $4,920.00 | $13,000.00 | $63,345.00 | $60,500.00 | $93,500.00 | -- |
| 1857 | D | -- | -- | $2,500.00 | $3,000.00 | $2,850.00 | $4,165.00 | $6,090.00 | $18,900.00 | $54,500.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1857 | O | -- | -- | $1,600.00 | $1,800.00 | $1,845.00 | $3,320.00 | $5,325.00 | $26,600.00 | $52,550.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1857 | S | -- | -- | $1,175.00 | $1,271.00 | $1,304.00 | $1,501.00 | $2,920.00 | $9,875.00 | $23,425.00 | $36,925.00 | $91,250.00 | $157,750.00 |
| 1858 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,540.00 | $2,263.00 | $3,058.00 | $7,175.00 | $13,950.00 | $21,000.00 | $48,500.00 | $83,000.00 |
| 1858 | C | -- | -- | -- | $2,350.00 | $2,490.00 | $3,665.00 | $4,523.00 | $12,370.00 | $44,000.00 | $70,250.00 | -- | -- |
| 1858 | D | -- | -- | $2,445.00 | $2,805.00 | $3,193.00 | $4,370.00 | $5,765.00 | $16,400.00 | $68,300.00 | $103,400.00 | $165,000.00 | -- |
| 1858 | S | -- | -- | $1,980.00 | $2,340.00 | $2,880.00 | $5,325.00 | $7,970.00 | $45,400.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1859 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,172.00 | $1,271.00 | $1,499.00 | $2,503.00 | $3,125.00 | $9,770.00 | $32,500.00 | $63,600.00 | -- | -- |
| 1859 | C | -- | -- | $2,000.00 | $2,350.00 | $2,613.00 | $4,190.00 | $5,725.00 | $14,500.00 | $43,700.00 | $65,000.00 | $100,000.00 | $185,000.00 |
| 1859 | D | -- | -- | $2,030.00 | $2,750.00 | $3,320.00 | $4,510.00 | $5,795.00 | $20,950.00 | $57,000.00 | $80,800.00 | $82,500.00 | -- |
| 1859 | S | Less Than 100 Known | -- | $2,500.00 | $3,250.00 | $2,975.00 | $5,725.00 | $7,825.00 | $34,300.00 | $158,500.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1860 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,100.00 | $1,150.00 | $1,162.00 | $1,800.00 | $2,280.00 | $7,550.00 | $19,000.00 | $41,500.00 | $85,750.00 | $140,000.00 |
| 1860 | C | -- | -- | -- | $2,255.00 | $2,940.00 | $4,440.00 | $6,750.00 | $13,825.00 | $35,700.00 | $55,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1860 | D | -- | -- | -- | $2,338.00 | $2,725.00 | $4,730.00 | $6,155.00 | $12,925.00 | $57,800.00 | $91,300.00 | -- | -- |
| 1861 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,100.00 | $1,120.00 | $1,126.00 | $1,196.00 | $1,062.00 | $1,984.00 | $6,030.00 | $11,370.00 | $40,650.00 | $111,500.00 |
| 1861 | C | -- | -- | $5,000.00 | $7,500.00 | $9,600.00 | $17,425.00 | $22,200.00 | $50,100.00 | $167,500.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1861 | D | 75-100 Known | -- | -- | $26,000.00 | $34,300.00 | $54,500.00 | $73,900.00 | $129,500.00 | $376,250.00 | $440,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1861 | S | Less than 100 Known | -- | $4,025.00 | $4,883.00 | $6,045.00 | $10,875.00 | $16,160.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1862 | S | Less than 100 Known | -- | $7,760.00 | $9,700.00 | $12,550.00 | $18,550.00 | $23,325.00 | $44,800.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1863 | (None) Phil | 30-40 Known | -- | -- | -- | $7,440.00 | $15,350.00 | $27,100.00 | $74,700.00 | $122,500.00 | $170,500.00 | $277,500.00 | -- |
| 1863 | S | 60-75 Known | -- | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 1864 | (None) Phil | 60-75 Known | -- | $7,300.00 | $8,875.00 | $12,025.00 | $18,250.00 | $22,175.00 | $47,875.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1864 | S | 20-30 Known | -- | $23,450.00 | $28,900.00 | $42,600.00 | $63,625.00 | $85,800.00 | $220,000.00 | -- | -- | $430,000.00 | -- |
| 1865 | (None) Phil | 30-40 Known | -- | -- | -- | $16,450.00 | $26,150.00 | $32,175.00 | $62,750.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1865 | S | Less than 100 Known | -- | $2,835.00 | $3,790.00 | $5,075.00 | $7,550.00 | $10,480.00 | $30,175.00 | $67,750.00 | $94,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1866 | S | No Motto, Less than 100 Known | -- | $2,460.00 | $3,083.00 | $4,135.00 | $6,900.00 | $11,500.00 | $57,000.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1866 | (None) Phil | Motto, Less than 100 Known | -- | -- | $1,298.00 | $2,302.00 | $3,225.00 | $5,258.00 | $17,350.00 | $54,800.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1866 | S | Motto, Less than 100 Known | -- | $2,750.00 | $3,250.00 | $2,530.00 | $4,320.00 | $7,825.00 | $24,375.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1867 | (None) Phil | Less than 100 Known | -- | -- | $1,925.00 | $2,310.00 | $3,900.00 | $4,995.00 | $23,800.00 | $72,750.00 | $125,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1867 | S | Less than 100 Known | -- | $1,267.00 | $1,409.00 | $1,705.00 | $3,475.00 | $8,050.00 | $45,000.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1868 | (None) Phil | Less than 100 Known | -- | $1,095.00 | $1,133.00 | $1,447.00 | $2,283.00 | $4,260.00 | $18,000.00 | $35,200.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1868 | S | Less than 100 Known | -- | $1,142.00 | $1,197.00 | $1,302.00 | $2,033.00 | $3,595.00 | $27,650.00 | $93,500.00 | $154,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1869 | (None) Phil | Less than 100 Known | -- | -- | $1,298.00 | $1,830.00 | $4,180.00 | $7,725.00 | $19,100.00 | $26,950.00 | $36,300.00 | -- | -- |
| 1869 | S | -- | -- | $1,148.00 | $1,181.00 | $1,217.00 | $2,215.00 | $2,850.00 | $21,850.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1870 | (None) Phil | Less than 100 Known | -- | $1,166.00 | $1,239.00 | $1,525.00 | $2,500.00 | $3,510.00 | $20,200.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1870 | CC | 75-100 Known | -- | $22,675.00 | $28,200.00 | $36,500.00 | $65,125.00 | $111,750.00 | $238,000.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1870 | S | Less than 100 Known | -- | $1,383.00 | $1,697.00 | $2,191.00 | $3,155.00 | $5,038.00 | $26,400.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1871 | (None) Phil | Less than 100 Known | -- | -- | $1,450.00 | $1,505.00 | $2,298.00 | $3,265.00 | $15,650.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1871 | CC | -- | -- | $2,600.00 | $3,845.00 | $5,780.00 | $15,350.00 | $19,500.00 | $62,800.00 | $144,000.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1871 | S | -- | -- | $1,095.00 | $1,156.00 | $1,242.00 | $1,982.00 | $2,795.00 | $17,850.00 | $44,000.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1872 | (None) Phil | 50-65 Known | -- | $1,298.00 | $1,406.00 | $1,581.00 | $3,115.00 | $5,438.00 | $13,150.00 | $25,875.00 | $37,100.00 | -- | -- |
| 1872 | CC | Less Than 100 Known | -- | $4,900.00 | $5,480.00 | $6,435.00 | $13,700.00 | $20,800.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1872 | S | -- | -- | $1,123.00 | $1,156.00 | $1,217.00 | $1,602.00 | $3,430.00 | $16,600.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1873 | (None) Phil | Open 3 | -- | $1,073.00 | $1,078.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,300.00 | $3,710.00 | $9,413.00 | $17,850.00 | -- |
| 1873 | (None) Phil | Closed 3 | -- | $1,073.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,325.00 | $5,200.00 | $8,800.00 | $24,900.00 | $42,900.00 |
| 1873 | CC | Less Than 100 Known | -- | $5,920.00 | $8,460.00 | $11,000.00 | $20,325.00 | $30,000.00 | $98,250.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1873 | S | -- | -- | $1,192.00 | $1,609.00 | $1,355.00 | $1,880.00 | $2,840.00 | $20,500.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1874 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,111.00 | $1,182.00 | $1,325.00 | $2,170.00 | $2,995.00 | $11,200.00 | $26,700.00 | $45,250.00 | -- | -- |
| 1874 | CC | -- | -- | $2,960.00 | $3,540.00 | $4,425.00 | $7,550.00 | $15,350.00 | $52,300.00 | $175,000.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1874 | S | -- | -- | $1,139.00 | $1,168.00 | $1,297.00 | $2,156.00 | $4,650.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1875 | (None) Phil | 9-10 Known | -- | -- | -- | -- | $213,000.00 | $390,000.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1875 | CC | -- | -- | $4,150.00 | $4,925.00 | $5,700.00 | $11,338.00 | $17,700.00 | $62,300.00 | $137,000.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1875 | S | Less Than 100 Known | -- | -- | $2,250.00 | $2,255.00 | $3,430.00 | $5,560.00 | $22,550.00 | $35,400.00 | $54,650.00 | -- | -- |
| 1876 | (None) Phil | 40-50 Known | -- | -- | $2,500.00 | $3,825.00 | $6,000.00 | $8,375.00 | $24,625.00 | $33,550.00 | $42,450.00 | $67,750.00 | -- |
| 1876 | CC | -- | -- | $4,480.00 | $6,500.00 | $9,600.00 | $17,700.00 | $26,550.00 | $90,750.00 | $265,000.00 | $375,000.00 | $550,000.00 | $777,500.00 |
| 1876 | S | -- | -- | $3,000.00 | $3,650.00 | $4,590.00 | $8,325.00 | $14,800.00 | $91,250.00 | -- | -- | $379,000.00 | -- |
| 1877 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,925.00 | $3,900.00 | $5,750.00 | $14,475.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1877 | CC | -- | -- | $2,975.00 | $3,805.00 | $5,480.00 | $10,175.00 | $14,100.00 | $60,600.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1877 | S | -- | -- | $1,078.00 | $1,107.00 | $1,158.00 | $1,689.00 | $2,138.00 | $11,630.00 | $24,075.00 | $39,300.00 | -- | -- |
| 1878 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,073.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,119.00 | $1,230.00 | $2,470.00 | $4,495.00 | $13,995.00 | $30,700.00 |
| 1878 | SS | -- | -- | $3,500.00 | $4,675.00 | $6,875.00 | $21,600.00 | $31,700.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1878 | S | -- | -- | $1,073.00 | $1,078.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,111.00 | $1,374.00 | $3,210.00 | $8,075.00 | $26,000.00 | -- |
| 1879 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,073.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,181.00 | $1,536.00 | $3,459.00 | $10,925.00 | $17,700.00 |
| 1879 | CC | -- | -- | $2,365.00 | $2,863.00 | $3,650.00 | $5,795.00 | $8,438.00 | $33,625.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1879 | S | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,197.00 | $1,840.00 | $7,000.00 | $27,950.00 | -- |
| 1880 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,233.00 | $1,408.00 | $3,250.00 | $19,250.00 |
| 1880 | CC | -- | -- | $1,650.00 | $1,900.00 | $2,260.00 | $3,265.00 | $4,770.00 | $17,850.00 | $67,800.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1880 | S | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $898 | $1,157.00 | $1,233.00 | $1,529.00 | $7,975.00 | -- |
| 1881 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,219.00 | $1,326.00 | $2,538.00 | $11,650.00 |
| 1881/0 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,073.00 | $1,078.00 | $1,079.00 | $1,183.00 | $1,229.00 | $1,402.00 | $3,815.00 | $11,475.00 | -- | -- |
| 1881 | CC | -- | -- | $2,918.00 | $3,305.00 | $4,010.00 | $7,300.00 | $9,400.00 | $27,250.00 | $57,400.00 | $85,000.00 | $125,000.00 | -- |
| 1881 | S | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,065.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,235.00 | $1,367.00 | $3,888.00 | $8,250.00 |
| 1882 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,219.00 | $1,495.00 | $3,763.00 | $17,850.00 |
| 1882 | CC | -- | -- | $1,347.00 | $1,490.00 | $1,700.00 | $3,195.00 | $4,465.00 | $12,200.00 | $39,950.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1882 | S | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $967 | $1,157.00 | $1,233.00 | $2,069.00 | $3,280.00 | $6,930.00 |
| 1883 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,163.00 | $1,334.00 | $2,408.00 | $13,975.00 | $33,750.00 |
| 1883 | CC | -- | -- | $2,000.00 | $2,600.00 | $3,210.00 | $5,950.00 | $8,675.00 | $22,400.00 | $93,900.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1883 | S | -- | -- | $1,073.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,111.00 | $1,222.00 | $1,539.00 | $6,375.00 | -- | -- |
| 1884 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,170.00 | $1,535.00 | $3,363.00 | $15,375.00 | $40,000.00 |
| 1884 | C | -- | -- | $1,840.00 | $2,283.00 | $2,725.00 | $4,260.00 | $5,780.00 | $21,850.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1884 | S | -- | -- | $1,073.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,259.00 | $4,065.00 | $13,000.00 | -- |
| 1885 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,005.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,260.00 | $1,408.00 | $5,093.00 | $26,750.00 |
| 1885 | S | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,219.00 | $1,339.00 | $2,398.00 | $6,015.00 |
| 1886 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,219.00 | $2,850.00 | $8,300.00 | $27,100.00 |
| 1886 | S | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,219.00 | $1,412.00 | $2,843.00 | $14,195.00 |
| 1887 | S | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,255.00 | $1,765.00 | $9,000.00 | $37,500.00 |
| 1888 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,122.00 | $1,225.00 | $3,085.00 | $4,950.00 | $60,700.00 | -- |
| 1888 | S | -- | -- | $1,073.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,115.00 | $1,272.00 | $4,025.00 | $11,500.00 | -- | -- |
| 1889 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,078.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,080.00 | $1,098.00 | $1,155.00 | $2,755.00 | $5,490.00 | $10,650.00 | $15,350.00 | $30,700.00 |
| 1890 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,078.00 | $1,089.00 | $1,126.00 | $1,325.00 | $1,678.00 | $3,375.00 | $8,075.00 | $13,000.00 | $19,500.00 | $35,125.00 |
| 1890 | CC | -- | -- | $1,095.00 | $1,217.00 | $1,322.00 | $1,545.00 | $1,893.00 | $3,930.00 | $9,113.00 | $17,150.00 | $53,250.00 | $91,850.00 |
| 1891 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,195.00 | $1,444.00 | $2,655.00 | $12,300.00 | -- |
| 1891 | CC | -- | -- | $1,172.00 | $1,252.00 | $1,348.00 | $1,602.00 | $1,865.00 | $3,180.00 | $5,353.00 | $8,935.00 | $48,000.00 | -- |
| 1892 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,274.00 | $1,616.00 | $2,960.00 | $11,700.00 |
| 1892 | CC | -- | -- | $1,242.00 | $1,336.00 | $1,455.00 | $1,795.00 | $2,263.00 | $4,329.00 | $14,800.00 | $29,600.00 | $44,000.00 | $68,200.00 |
| 1892 | O | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2,090.00 | $3,930.00 | $4,925.00 | $11,350.00 | $31,800.00 | $50,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1892 | S | -- | -- | $1,073.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,182.00 | $2,035.00 | $4,660.00 | -- | -- |
| 1893 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,073.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,033.00 | $1,353.00 | $2,343.00 | $6,875.00 |
| 1893 | CC | -- | -- | $1,200.00 | $1,284.00 | $1,367.00 | $1,695.00 | $2,240.00 | $4,370.00 | $16,495.00 | $28,350.00 | $54,800.00 | -- |
| 1893 | S | -- | -- | $1,073.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,166.00 | $1,209.00 | $1,715.00 | $13,750.00 | $33,200.00 |
| 1894 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,247.00 | $1,491.00 | $3,900.00 | $11,900.00 |
| 1894 | O | -- | -- | $1,073.00 | $1,078.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,196.00 | $1,339.00 | $2,645.00 | $12,450.00 | $16,875.00 | -- | -- |
| 1894 | S | -- | -- | $1,073.00 | $1,078.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,140.00 | $1,192.00 | $2,600.00 | $10,425.00 | $20,050.00 | $30,800.00 | -- |
| 1895 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,219.00 | $1,160.00 | $2,069.00 | $7,300.00 |
| 1895 | S | -- | -- | $1,073.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,111.00 | $1,382.00 | $5,185.00 | $6,610.00 | $21,300.00 | $28,775.00 |
| 1896 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,833.00 | $6,640.00 | $17,025.00 |
| 1896 | S | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,261.00 | $3,900.00 | $9,350.00 | $28,500.00 | $50,000.00 |
| 1897 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,073.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,224.00 | $3,443.00 | $5,850.00 | $9,075.00 | $18,250.00 |
| 1898 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,073.00 | $1,078.00 | $1,079.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,282.00 | $1,539.00 | $2,835.00 | $13,795.00 |
| 1898 | S | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,233.00 | $2,185.00 | $7,025.00 | $12,175.00 |
| 1899 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,219.00 | $1,326.00 | $2,288.00 | $3,930.00 |
| 1899 | S | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,259.00 | $1,964.00 | $7,300.00 | $18,550.00 |
| 1900 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,060.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,203.00 | $1,495.00 | $2,585.00 | $4,590.00 |
| 1900 | S | -- | -- | $1,073.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,274.00 | $1,508.00 | $8,600.00 | $24,750.00 |
| 1901 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,219.00 | $1,326.00 | $2,288.00 | $3,930.00 |
| 1901-0 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,073.00 | $1,078.00 | $1,079.00 | $1,095.00 | $1,114.00 | $1,190.00 | $1,347.00 | $1,666.00 | $3,625.00 | $11,450.00 |
| 1902 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,246.00 | $1,381.00 | $2,393.00 | $5,020.00 |
| 1902 | S | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,065.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,219.00 | $1,326.00 | $2,310.00 | $3,985.00 |
| 1903 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,246.00 | $1,353.00 | $2,453.00 | $4,260.00 |
| 1903 | S | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,065.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,274.00 | $1,279.00 | $2,380.00 | $4,305.00 |
| 1904 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1904 | S | -- | -- | $1,073.00 | $1,078.00 | $1,079.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,225.00 | $2,745.00 | $4,950.00 | $10,290.00 | $20,200.00 |
| 1905 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,219.00 | $1,326.00 | $2,585.00 | $4,370.00 |
| 1905 | S | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,171.00 | $1,500.00 | $3,250.00 | $6,750.00 | $16,600.00 |
| 1906 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $977 | $1,157.00 | $1,084.00 | $1,326.00 | $2,316.00 | $4,150.00 |
| 1906 | D | -- | -- | $1,073.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,115.00 | $1,326.00 | $2,398.00 | $4,935.00 |
| 1906 | S | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,168.00 | $1,313.00 | $2,630.00 | $6,650.00 | $10,425.00 |
| 1907 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,045.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,219.00 | $1,326.00 | $2,288.00 | $3,930.00 |
| 1907 | D | -- | -- | $1,073.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,219.00 | $1,326.00 | $2,288.00 | $4,315.00 |
| 1908 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,062.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,105.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,219.00 | $1,326.00 | $2,288.00 | $3,930.00 |
History of the Liberty Head Half Eagle
The Liberty Head Half Eagle, minted from 1839 to 1908, holds the distinction of being the longest-running design in the $5 gold coin series. Created by Christian Gobrecht, the third Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint, this coin spanned some of the most transformative periods in American history, including the California Gold Rush, the Civil War, and the rapid industrial expansion of the late 19th century.
Its enduring design reflects both refined craftsmanship and national symbolism. The obverse features Lady Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed with “LIBERTY”, surrounded by thirteen stars representing the original colonies. The reverse displays a heraldic eagle with a shield across its chest, clutching arrows and an olive branch, a traditional emblem of America’s strength in peace.
The design saw one major change during its long production:
- 1839–1866: No Motto Variety: Early coins were struck without the phrase “IN GOD WE TRUST”.
- 1866–1908: With Motto Variety: Added following the Civil War to reflect renewed national faith and unity.
The Liberty Head Half Eagle was also unique in being the only U.S. coin struck at all seven Mint facilities: Philadelphia (no mintmark), Charlotte (C), Dahlonega (D), New Orleans (O), San Francisco (S), Carson City (CC), and Denver (D). This remarkable fact gives the series broad diversity and strong collecting interest.
Rarest Coins in the Series
Over nearly seven decades, the Liberty Head Half Eagle produced countless mintmark and date combinations, but a handful stand out as true legends. These rarities largely define the Liberty Head Half Eagle value in today’s numismatic market.
- 1842-C Small Date and 1842-D Small Date: Two of the most coveted Southern gold issues, struck in very small numbers at the Charlotte and Dahlonega Mints.
- 1854-S: The first Half Eagle struck at the San Francisco Mint, with a mintage of 268 pieces and only a very small number of survivors known. It is one of the rarest in the series.
- 1861-D: Struck just before or during the upheaval at the Dahlonega Mint amid the Civil War; very few examples survive, making it one of the most historically significant and rare issues in the series.
- 1870-CC: The first year of the Carson City Mint, struck in small quantities with a mintage of 7,675 coins.
- 1875-P: A Philadelphia business-strike issue with an original mintage of only 200 pieces, making it one of the lowest-mintage business-strikes in the series and sought after by advanced collectors.
Other desirable issues include coins from low-mintage branch mints like Dahlonega and Charlotte, both of which closed during the Civil War, leaving behind limited and sought-after coins.
Types of Collections
Collectors of the Liberty Head Half Eagle often structure their sets based on personal interest and budget. Common approaches include:
- Date and Mintmark Sets: Pursuing one example from every year and mint, a challenge that can take years due to the series’ length and rarity.
- Type Sets: Featuring one “No Motto” and one “With Motto” example to represent the two major varieties.
- Mint-Specific Collections: Focusing on a single mint (e.g., Charlotte or Carson City) known for distinctive rarity and historical context.
- Error and Variety Sets: Collectors specializing in overdates, repunched mintmarks, and double dies find the Liberty Head Half Eagle particularly rich in such varieties.
Beginner vs. Advanced Collecting
Beginner Collecting
For beginners, later-date issues (especially from the 1890s through the series end) from Philadelphia and San Francisco tend to be more widely available and relatively more attainable within the $5 gold coin market. They offer an entry point into historic gold coin collecting while still carrying gold content and collectible appeal.
Advanced Collecting
Advanced collectors, however, pursue the low-mintage branch mint issues, particularly those from Charlotte (C) and Dahlonega (D). These coins, struck with regional gold before the Civil War, represent an important chapter of American numismatics. Authentication through grading services from reputable third parties is crucial, as counterfeits exist, and condition greatly impacts the Liberty Head Half Eagle value.
In higher grades, coins with original luster and sharp strikes are extremely scarce, commanding strong premiums at auction. Proof issues from the Philadelphia Mint also rank among the most exquisite and valuable examples of 19th-century gold coinage.
Investment Potential
Beyond its historical significance, the Liberty Head Half Eagle offers notable investment potential. As a pre-1933 gold coin, it carries intrinsic metal value alongside numismatic desirability. Its long mintage and range of rarity levels can allow investors to participate at multiple price points, from accessible circulated coins to world-class rarities worth six figures.
Many U.S. gold coins, including $5 half eagles, were surrendered or melted following the 1933 gold recall, which further tightened the surviving population of the more common issues. This effect, combined with the inherent rarity of branch-mint and high-grade examples, continues to contribute to their long-term market demand.
The coin’s dual identity as a tangible gold asset and historical artifact contributes to its reputation as a stable store of value. As global demand for physical gold and collectible U.S. coinage remains strong, the Liberty Head Half Eagle has shown consistent strength in the numismatic market.