Liberty Head Quarter Eagle Values
How Much Liberty Head Quarter Eagles are Worth: Liberty Head Quarter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | (None) Phil | About 100 Known | -- | $735 | $801 | $997 | $1,378 | $2,240 | $8,800 | $18,800 | $37,900 | -- | -- |
| 1840 | O | -- | -- | $548 | $689 | $845 | $1,958 | $2,580 | $10,600 | $30,300 | $45,650 | $85,000 | -- |
| 1840 | C | -- | -- | $1,980 | $2,073 | $2,460 | $3,705 | $4,840 | $11,090 | $35,000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1840 | D | Less than 100 Known | -- | $4,000 | $5,500 | $6,750 | $11,200 | $16,950 | $80,750 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1841 | C | -- | -- | $2,200 | $2,563 | $3,138 | $4,368 | $5,765 | $22,400 | $57,200 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1841 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4,480 | $9,410 | $11,760 | $45,650 | $102,100 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1841 | (None) Phil | 12-13 Known | -- | $150,000 | $190,000 | $215,000 | $214,000 | $263,500 | $391,500 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1842 | (None) Phil | 50-60 Known | -- | -- | $2,000 | $2,600 | $5,325 | $7,663 | $25,050 | $42,900 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1842 | C | -- | -- | $1,800 | $2,250 | $2,283 | $4,025 | $7,550 | $25,175 | $65,000 | $93,500 | $175,000 | -- |
| 1842 | D | Less than 100 Known | -- | $3,000 | $3,750 | $3,445 | $5,950 | $8,380 | $49,000 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1842 | O | -- | -- | $548 | $752 | $883 | $1,250 | $1,950 | $9,213 | $27,400 | $62,000 | -- | -- |
| 1842 | (None) Phil | Unique | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $400,000 | -- | -- |
| 1843 | D | Large D | -- | $2,000 | $2,500 | $2,380 | $3,570 | $5,063 | $13,700 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1843 | O | Small Date | -- | $567 | $614 | $646 | $719 | $860 | $2,130 | $8,130 | $30,995 | $41,800 | $60,500 |
| 1843 | O | Large Date | -- | $548 | $581 | $705 | $1,043 | $1,906 | $7,275 | $29,750 | $33,000 | -- | -- |
| 1843 | D | Small D | -- | $1,900 | $2,130 | $2,335 | $3,090 | $3,845 | $7,550 | $36,500 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1843 | C | Small Date 70-80 Known | -- | -- | $2,738 | $3,900 | $7,238 | $9,075 | $28,500 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1843 | C | Large Date | -- | $1,570 | $1,930 | $2,338 | $3,305 | $4,175 | $8,575 | $27,100 | $48,000 | $82,500 | -- |
| 1843 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $561 | $589 | $618 | $692 | $824 | $2,490 | $10,725 | $25,050 | -- | -- |
| 1844 | (None) Phil | Less than 100 Known | -- | $548 | $603 | $1,135 | $1,675 | $2,775 | $11,625 | $24,200 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1844 | C | -- | -- | -- | $2,000 | $2,075 | $3,320 | $4,758 | $14,800 | $49,800 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1844 | D | -- | -- | $1,688 | $1,975 | $2,390 | $3,275 | $4,438 | $10,510 | $34,300 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1845 | O | 80-100 Known | -- | $3,045 | $3,460 | $4,150 | $7,215 | $9,400 | $39,150 | $121,750 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1845 | D | -- | -- | $1,729 | $2,050 | $2,440 | $3,525 | $4,590 | $11,700 | $49,500 | $88,500 | -- | -- |
| 1845 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $526 | $577 | $608 | $679 | $759 | $1,770 | $5,700 | $11,900 | $22,400 | -- |
| 1846 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $548 | $652 | $730 | $885 | $1,093 | $4,620 | $31,850 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1846 | C | -- | -- | -- | $2,500 | $2,450 | $3,735 | $5,530 | $23,100 | $46,750 | $65,000 | -- | -- |
| 1846 | D | -- | -- | -- | $2,115 | $2,608 | $3,595 | $4,700 | $12,025 | $41,500 | $46,200 | -- | -- |
| 1846 | D/D | -- | -- | -- | $2,178 | $2,602 | $3,880 | $5,045 | $26,353 | $36,300 | $50,820 | -- | -- |
| 1846 | O | -- | -- | $699 | $741 | $796 | $910 | $1,175 | $6,888 | $21,450 | $33,350 | $53,400 | -- |
| 1847 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $526 | $614 | $646 | $755 | $927 | $3,583 | $15,500 | $22,850 | $17,050 | -- |
| 1847 | C | -- | -- | $1,450 | $2,000 | $2,025 | $2,795 | $3,500 | $5,810 | $21,495 | $28,800 | -- | -- |
| 1847 | D | -- | -- | $1,900 | $1,710 | $2,025 | $2,670 | $3,918 | $9,350 | $24,200 | $52,000 | $89,000 | -- |
| 1847 | O | -- | -- | $548 | $641 | $721 | $874 | $1,430 | $6,625 | $18,750 | $40,400 | -- | -- |
| 1848 | D | -- | -- | $1,700 | $2,000 | $2,075 | $2,980 | $3,860 | $9,350 | $29,600 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1848 | (None) Phil | CAL. | -- | $36,400 | $41,650 | $48,550 | $65,000 | $79,250 | $106,250 | $243,500 | $404,000 | $488,500 | $571,500 |
| 1848 | C | -- | -- | $1,900 | $2,130 | $2,725 | $3,555 | $4,260 | $14,250 | $37,400 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1848 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $548 | $702 | $1,015 | $1,813 | $3,210 | $7,500 | $21,175 | $35,000 | -- | -- |
| 1849 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $548 | $581 | $805 | $1,090 | $1,233 | $3,015 | $9,229 | $21,325 | -- | -- |
| 1849 | C | -- | -- | $1,500 | $1,990 | $2,350 | $3,815 | $6,550 | $13,925 | $33,000 | $50,600 | $88,000 | -- |
| 1849 | D | -- | -- | $1,800 | $2,350 | $2,540 | $3,375 | $4,315 | $16,875 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1850 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $531 | $559 | $596 | $653 | $542 | $988 | $4,050 | $13,150 | $29,750 | -- |
| 1850 | C | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,895 | $3,305 | $4,550 | $13,275 | $44,250 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1850 | O | -- | -- | $599 | $641 | $721 | $847 | $1,170 | $4,675 | $28,800 | $45,400 | -- | -- |
| 1851 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $531 | $559 | $571 | $658 | $542 | $855 | $1,549 | $2,188 | $9,388 | $14,030 |
| 1851 | C | -- | -- | -- | $1,750 | $1,895 | $3,030 | $4,275 | $10,375 | $39,000 | $80,000 | -- | -- |
| 1851 | D | -- | -- | -- | $1,688 | $2,150 | $3,570 | $4,730 | $21,300 | $37,900 | $57,000 | $93,500 | -- |
| 1851 | O | -- | -- | $576 | $627 | $730 | $910 | $1,065 | $4,260 | $14,525 | $31,000 | -- | -- |
| 1852 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $531 | $569 | $596 | $658 | $788 | $855 | $1,223 | $1,930 | $5,395 | $6,775 |
| 1852 | C | -- | -- | -- | $2,250 | $1,935 | $3,225 | $4,400 | $11,488 | $41,500 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1852 | D | -- | -- | -- | $1,633 | $2,173 | $4,388 | $6,845 | $19,500 | $54,500 | $83,000 | -- | -- |
| 1852 | O | -- | -- | $548 | $628 | $696 | $820 | $954 | $4,480 | $13,838 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1853 | D | Less than 100 Known | -- | -- | $1,540 | $2,588 | $4,095 | $6,500 | $18,625 | $52,250 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1853 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $531 | $559 | $576 | $461 | $504 | $880 | $995 | $1,563 | $4,563 | $13,750 |
| 1854 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $526 | $569 | $586 | $648 | $552 | $885 | $1,475 | $3,210 | $7,205 | $13,260 |
| 1854 | C | -- | -- | -- | $1,993 | $2,435 | $3,320 | $4,330 | $13,425 | $88,000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1854 | D | -- | -- | -- | $3,238 | $4,150 | $8,300 | $12,285 | $38,750 | $97,125 | $129,500 | -- | -- |
| 1854 | O | -- | -- | $548 | $689 | $780 | $935 | $1,052 | $2,270 | $17,925 | $28,525 | -- | -- |
| 1854 | S | 11-12 Known | -- | $336,250 | $383,250 | $427,500 | $556,000 | $689,000 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1855 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $526 | $562 | $575 | $602 | $629 | $918 | $2,020 | $3,010 | $16,475 | $29,750 |
| 1855 | C | -- | -- | -- | $2,325 | $3,100 | $4,150 | $5,615 | $18,250 | $50,750 | $75,500 | $99,000 | -- |
| 1855 | D | 50-60 Known | -- | -- | $3,805 | $5,715 | $13,650 | $23,250 | $57,800 | $109,300 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1856 | O | -- | -- | $548 | $627 | $755 | $1,120 | $1,923 | $9,488 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1856 | S | S.S. Central America #2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,150 | $5,750 | $17,500 | $26,500 | $50,000 | -- |
| 1856 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $526 | $578 | $583 | $633 | $679 | $822 | $1,443 | $2,738 | $8,868 | $14,675 |
| 1856 | D | -- | -- | -- | $21,025 | $27,100 | $42,600 | $63,500 | $173,500 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1856 | C | -- | -- | -- | $2,500 | $2,380 | $3,555 | $4,730 | $13,750 | $36,800 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1857 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,595 | $3,265 | $5,575 | $14,250 | $36,525 | $65,000 | -- | -- |
| 1857 | D | -- | -- | $548 | $603 | $719 | $868 | $1,175 | $4,715 | $17,750 | $31,800 | -- | -- |
| 1857 | S | -- | -- | $563 | $558 | $602 | $692 | $1,095 | $4,343 | $18,075 | $52,500 | -- | -- |
| 1858 | C | -- | -- | -- | $1,750 | $1,950 | $2,960 | $3,650 | $8,035 | $25,450 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1859 | S | -- | -- | $588 | $627 | $679 | $1,245 | $1,825 | $5,420 | $19,500 | $34,450 | $65,000 | -- |
| 1859 | (None) Phil | New Reverse | -- | $526 | $578 | $608 | $665 | $717 | $1,425 | $4,370 | $6,608 | $14,250 | $25,450 |
| 1859 | D | -- | -- | $2,750 | $3,275 | $4,075 | $5,720 | $7,460 | $29,995 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1859 | (None) Phil | Old Reverse | -- | $526 | $578 | $646 | $753 | $1,038 | $2,255 | $5,810 | $11,590 | -- | -- |
| 1860 | (None) Phil | New Reverse | -- | $526 | $578 | $591 | $703 | $780 | $1,660 | $4,135 | $6,975 | $13,500 | $26,575 |
| 1860 | (None) Phil | Old Reverse | -- | -- | -- | $1,210 | $1,840 | $2,123 | $5,270 | $9,130 | $12,710 | -- | -- |
| 1860 | C | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2,325 | $3,390 | $4,580 | $15,350 | $40,125 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1860 | S | -- | -- | $601 | $634 | $664 | $855 | $1,328 | $4,565 | $20,200 | $35,700 | -- | -- |
| 1861 | S | -- | -- | $977 | $1,088 | $1,272 | $2,213 | $4,065 | $18,800 | $65,000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1861 | (None) Phil | Old Reverse | -- | $548 | $603 | $770 | $1,259 | $1,665 | $3,180 | $7,740 | $13,375 | $29,050 | $50,925 |
| 1861 | (None) Phil | New Reverse | -- | $531 | $559 | $576 | $608 | $783 | $897 | $1,813 | $2,600 | $5,600 | $11,075 |
| 1862 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $526 | $577 | $613 | $792 | $2,215 | $4,315 | $12,538 | $32,100 | -- | -- |
| 1862 | S | -- | -- | -- | $2,338 | $2,863 | $4,700 | $5,695 | $18,950 | $50,900 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1863 | S | 70-80 Known | -- | $1,575 | $1,800 | $1,950 | $4,415 | $6,295 | $17,150 | $32,500 | $75,500 | -- | -- |
| 1864 | (None) Phil | 18-22 Known | -- | -- | -- | $32,900 | $53,100 | $86,000 | $158,250 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1865 | (None) Phil | 35-40 Known | -- | -- | -- | $5,700 | $10,925 | $21,300 | $88,500 | $175,000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1865 | S | -- | -- | $649 | $777 | $1,023 | $1,785 | $2,395 | $6,863 | $30,600 | $85,000 | -- | -- |
| 1866 | (None) Phil | 60-75 Known | -- | -- | $1,500 | $1,537 | $3,970 | $5,725 | $17,850 | $36,950 | $49,250 | $63,375 | -- |
| 1866 | S | -- | -- | $543 | $575 | $603 | $780 | $1,248 | $8,350 | $32,100 | $80,000 | -- | -- |
| 1867 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $660 | $747 | $863 | $1,410 | $1,935 | $7,413 | $22,000 | $30,575 | $49,250 | -- |
| 1867 | S | -- | -- | $526 | $627 | $677 | $935 | $1,328 | $4,995 | $16,875 | $24,625 | -- | -- |
| 1868 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $526 | $564 | $581 | $755 | $885 | $2,960 | $13,500 | $20,750 | -- | -- |
| 1868 | S | -- | -- | $515 | $563 | $607 | $703 | $1,090 | $3,708 | $10,325 | $20,200 | -- | -- |
| 1868 | (None) Phil | 16-20 Known | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $10,250 | $18,800 | $32,900 | $55,300 | -- |
| 1869 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $526 | $553 | $581 | $717 | $985 | $3,430 | $13,700 | $26,300 | -- | -- |
| 1869 | S | -- | -- | $526 | $582 | $616 | $780 | $908 | $2,945 | $14,475 | $20,200 | $36,800 | $75,500 |
| 1870 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $515 | $526 | $564 | $753 | $1,163 | $4,675 | $14,250 | $18,400 | $36,250 | -- |
| 1870 | S | -- | -- | $515 | $576 | $620 | $703 | $963 | $4,925 | $15,625 | $34,450 | -- | -- |
| 1871 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $526 | $564 | $581 | $755 | $899 | $2,130 | $5,185 | $15,100 | $40,700 | -- |
| 1871 | S | -- | -- | $515 | $588 | $619 | $708 | $756 | $2,227 | $5,160 | $8,050 | $21,575 | $34,875 |
| 1872 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $548 | $581 | $633 | $1,509 | $2,110 | $6,060 | $21,300 | $32,500 | -- | -- |
| 1872 | S | -- | -- | $526 | $589 | $628 | $612 | $968 | $5,200 | $11,200 | $15,625 | $45,000 | -- |
| 1873 | (None) Phil | Open 3 | -- | $525 | $533 | $544 | $560 | $444 | $656 | $850 | $1,270 | $4,830 | $16,975 |
| 1873 | (None) Phil | Closed 3 | -- | $515 | $526 | $537 | $560 | $591 | $766 | $990 | $1,278 | $3,940 | $11,625 |
| 1873 | S | -- | -- | $515 | $543 | $561 | $629 | $780 | $1,798 | $6,125 | $14,800 | $34,300 | -- |
| 1874 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $515 | $526 | $564 | $708 | $844 | $2,518 | $7,638 | $14,250 | $31,950 | -- |
| 1875 | S | -- | -- | $515 | $538 | $569 | $639 | $780 | $3,665 | $7,080 | $12,450 | $22,000 | -- |
| 1875 | (None) Phil | 40-50 Known | -- | -- | -- | $7,700 | $14,100 | $18,250 | $42,450 | $137,500 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1876 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $548 | $641 | $696 | $963 | $1,209 | $3,575 | $11,840 | $18,125 | $32,500 | -- |
| 1876 | S | -- | -- | $526 | $564 | $628 | $908 | $1,129 | $2,725 | $18,150 | $32,100 | -- | -- |
| 1877 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $548 | $581 | $747 | $1,273 | $1,740 | $3,790 | $13,550 | $20,750 | -- | -- |
| 1877 | S | -- | -- | $515 | $526 | $544 | $575 | $641 | $888 | $2,475 | $5,025 | $14,525 | -- |
| 1878 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $525 | $533 | $544 | $560 | $668 | $616 | $774 | $983 | $2,893 | $4,730 |
| 1878 | S | -- | -- | $515 | $533 | $544 | $560 | $569 | $686 | $1,115 | $3,430 | $20,550 | $30,850 |
| 1879 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $515 | $526 | $537 | $560 | $569 | $711 | $1,001 | $1,245 | $2,985 | $7,140 |
| 1880 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $526 | $553 | $619 | $720 | $1,034 | $1,983 | $4,190 | $8,350 | $20,050 | $37,750 |
| 1881 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2,310 | $3,900 | $5,780 | $13,550 | $36,800 | $38,500 | $60,500 | -- |
| 1882 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $515 | $526 | $537 | $613 | $754 | $1,578 | $3,640 | $5,600 | $15,075 | $18,675 |
| 1883 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $548 | $603 | $770 | $1,965 | $3,610 | $8,600 | $13,750 | $18,125 | $19,800 | -- |
| 1884 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $548 | $581 | $641 | $874 | $1,065 | $2,485 | $4,675 | $7,970 | $20,900 | -- |
| 1885 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $715 | $880 | $2,975 | $4,288 | $7,400 | $15,300 | $24,900 | $34,450 | -- |
| 1886 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $526 | $548 | $570 | $705 | $831 | $1,535 | $4,065 | $6,860 | $12,340 | $20,000 |
| 1887 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $526 | $548 | $564 | $615 | $744 | $1,125 | $1,935 | $4,065 | $19,650 | $18,150 |
| 1888 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $515 | $526 | $537 | $560 | $569 | $728 | $1,029 | $1,825 | $4,025 | $6,775 |
| 1889 | (None) Phil | About 35 Known | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2,420 | $4,325 | $7,450 | $11,425 | $28,250 | $36,000 |
| 1890 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $515 | $526 | $544 | $560 | $589 | $880 | $1,750 | $4,440 | $8,380 | $15,225 |
| 1891 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $515 | $526 | $537 | $560 | $569 | $742 | $1,470 | $3,559 | $5,738 | $14,525 |
| 1892 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $515 | $526 | $537 | $560 | $569 | $1,309 | $2,643 | $4,550 | $10,463 | $16,475 |
| 1893 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $515 | $526 | $537 | $560 | $569 | $674 | $822 | $955 | $1,715 | $3,100 |
| 1894 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $515 | $526 | $537 | $560 | $607 | $883 | $2,295 | $4,025 | $5,920 | $14,800 |
| 1895 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $515 | $526 | $537 | $560 | $602 | $781 | $1,638 | $2,600 | $5,200 | $9,125 |
| 1896 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $515 | $533 | $544 | $560 | $569 | $633 | $938 | $1,338 | $2,174 | $3,940 |
| 1897 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $515 | $526 | $544 | $560 | $569 | $630 | $709 | $826 | $1,719 | $2,365 |
| 1898 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $515 | $526 | $544 | $560 | $569 | $633 | $706 | $938 | $2,095 | $2,635 |
| 1899 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $515 | $526 | $544 | $560 | $569 | $633 | $709 | $788 | $2,295 | $3,225 |
| 1901 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $515 | $533 | $544 | $560 | $569 | $616 | $708 | $743 | $967 | $1,495 |
| 1902 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $515 | $526 | $544 | $560 | $569 | $616 | $678 | $743 | $967 | $1,495 |
| 1903 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $525 | $533 | $544 | $560 | $569 | $616 | $678 | $743 | $967 | $1,495 |
| 1904 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $525 | $533 | $544 | $560 | $569 | $616 | $678 | $743 | $967 | $1,495 |
| 1905 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $515 | $526 | $544 | $560 | $638 | $616 | $829 | $743 | $995 | $1,544 |
| 1906 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $515 | $526 | $544 | $560 | $569 | $616 | $678 | $743 | $945 | $1,495 |
| 1907 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $515 | $526 | $544 | $560 | $569 | $616 | $385 | $759 | $995 | $1,495 |
Liberty Head Quarter Eagle: An Enduring Gold Coin Design
The Liberty Head Quarter Eagle, minted from 1840 to 1907, is the longest-running quarter eagle design in U.S. history. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, this $2.50 gold coin maintained its classic design for nearly seven decades, making it one of the most recognizable pieces of American coinage. With its long mintage period, multiple mint locations, and historical significance, the Liberty Head Quarter Eagle remains a cornerstone of numismatic collections.
A Design That Stood the Test of Time
Christian Gobrecht’s design introduced a refined, neoclassical interpretation of Lady Liberty, facing left and wearing a coronet inscribed with “LIBERTY”. Thirteen stars representing the original colonies encircle her profile. The reverse features a heraldic eagle with a shield, clutching arrows and an olive branch, a design consistent with other gold denominations of the era.This series underwent few modifications, retaining its fundamental design throughout its production.
Why Collectors Appreciate the Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Due to its long production run and multiple mintmarks, the Liberty Head Quarter Eagle presents an exciting challenge for collectors. With issues from Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dahlonega, New Orleans, Denver, and San Francisco, many key dates and rarities add to the coin’s desirability.
Tips for Collectors
- Where to Find Them: Many circulated examples exist, but high-grade specimens are primarily available through numismatic auctions and specialty dealers.
- Key Features: Coins with full hair details on Liberty and sharp eagle feathers on the reverse are the most desirable.
- Storage Tips: Since these coins contain 90% gold, they should be stored in protective holders to maintain their condition and prevent surface wear.
Key Dates and Scarce Varieties
While many Liberty Head Quarter Eagles were struck in significant numbers, certain issues stand out as rarities:
- 1848 “CAL.” Liberty Head Quarter Eagle – Specially counter-stamped with “CAL.” to commemorate the first gold shipment from the California Gold Rush. These coins can go for over half a million dollars at auction.
- 1854-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle – The first quarter eagle struck at the San Francisco Mint, with only 246 minted, making it one of the rarest in the series.
- 1907 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle – The final issue before being replaced by the Indian Head Quarter Eagle.
- Notable Errors: Look for misaligned dies, repunched mintmarks, and overdates, which can enhance a coin’s rarity.
Investment Potential
The Liberty Head Quarter Eagle remains a popular investment choice due to its historical significance, 90% gold content, and accessibility in various grades. While common dates can be found affordably, rarer issues—especially those from Charlotte (C) and Dahlonega (D) Mints—command strong premiums.
A Classic That Defined an Era
With its timeless design, long minting history, and connection to America’s gold standard, the Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is a staple of U.S. numismatics. Whether pursued for its investment potential, aesthetic appeal, or historical significance, this quarter eagle remains a prized addition to any serious collection.