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 | -- | $862 | $928 | $1,058.00 | $1,378.00 | $2,240.00 | $8,300.00 | $18,800.00 | $37,900.00 | -- | -- |
| 1840 | C | -- | -- | $1,980.00 | $2,073.00 | $2,460.00 | $3,705.00 | $4,965.00 | $11,090.00 | $35,000.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1840 | D | Less than 100 Known | -- | $4,000.00 | $5,500.00 | $6,750.00 | $11,200.00 | $16,950.00 | $80,750.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1840 | O | -- | -- | $675 | $790 | $910 | $1,958.00 | $2,580.00 | $10,600.00 | $30,300.00 | $45,650.00 | $85,000.00 | -- |
| 1841 | (None) Phil | 12-13 Known | -- | $150,000.00 | $190,000.00 | $200,000.00 | $189,000.00 | $248,500.00 | $374,000.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1841 | C | -- | -- | $2,200.00 | $2,563.00 | $3,138.00 | $4,368.00 | $5,765.00 | $22,400.00 | $57,200.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1841 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4,480.00 | $9,410.00 | $11,760.00 | $45,650.00 | $102,100.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1842 | (None) Phil | 50-60 Known | -- | -- | $2,000.00 | $2,600.00 | $5,325.00 | $7,663.00 | $25,050.00 | $42,900.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1842 | C | -- | -- | $2,165.00 | $2,555.00 | $3,025.00 | $5,125.00 | $8,760.00 | $25,175.00 | $65,000.00 | $93,500.00 | $175,000.00 | -- |
| 1842 | D | Less than 100 Known | -- | $3,000.00 | $3,750.00 | $3,445.00 | $5,950.00 | $8,380.00 | $49,000.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1842 | O | -- | -- | $675 | $853 | $960 | $1,250.00 | $1,950.00 | $9,213.00 | $27,400.00 | $62,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1842 | (None) Phil | Unique | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $425,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1843 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $649 | $673 | $697 | $778 | $884 | $2,490.00 | $10,725.00 | $25,050.00 | -- | -- |
| 1843 | C | Large Date | -- | $1,570.00 | $1,930.00 | $2,338.00 | $3,430.00 | $4,300.00 | $8,575.00 | $27,100.00 | $48,000.00 | $82,500.00 | -- |
| 1843 | C | Small Date 70-80 Known | -- | $2,500.00 | $2,738.00 | $3,900.00 | $7,238.00 | $9,075.00 | $28,500.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1843 | D | Small D | -- | $1,950.00 | $2,205.00 | $2,410.00 | $3,265.00 | $3,845.00 | $8,050.00 | $39,000.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1843 | D | Large D | -- | $2,250.00 | $2,750.00 | $2,505.00 | $3,570.00 | $5,063.00 | $14,200.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1843 | O | Small Date | -- | $643 | $690 | $719 | $793 | $876 | $2,055.00 | $8,130.00 | $33,495.00 | $41,800.00 | $60,500.00 |
| 1843 | O | Large Date | -- | $650 | $704 | $779 | $1,043.00 | $1,906.00 | $7,275.00 | $29,750.00 | $33,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1844 | (None) Phil | Less than 100 Known | -- | $675 | $730 | $1,135.00 | $1,675.00 | $2,775.00 | $11,625.00 | $24,200.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1844 | C | -- | -- | -- | $2,000.00 | $2,075.00 | $3,320.00 | $4,758.00 | $14,800.00 | $49,800.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1844 | D | -- | -- | $1,820.00 | $2,163.00 | $2,528.00 | $3,385.00 | $4,865.00 | $11,340.00 | $34,300.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1845 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $653 | $660 | $683 | $740 | $820 | $1,770.00 | $5,700.00 | $11,900.00 | $22,400.00 | -- |
| 1845 | D | -- | -- | $1,754.00 | $2,100.00 | $2,515.00 | $3,775.00 | $4,590.00 | $11,700.00 | $49,500.00 | $88,500.00 | -- | -- |
| 1845 | O | 80-100 Known | -- | $3,045.00 | $3,460.00 | $4,150.00 | $7,215.00 | $9,400.00 | $39,150.00 | $121,750.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1846 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $675 | $740 | $776 | $905 | $1,100.00 | $4,620.00 | $31,850.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1846 | C | -- | -- | -- | $2,750.00 | $2,700.00 | $3,860.00 | $5,530.00 | $23,100.00 | $46,750.00 | $65,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1846 | D | -- | -- | -- | $2,240.00 | $2,683.00 | $3,720.00 | $4,700.00 | $12,275.00 | $41,500.00 | $46,200.00 | -- | -- |
| 1846 | D/D | -- | -- | -- | $2,178.00 | $2,602.00 | $3,880.00 | $5,045.00 | $26,353.00 | $36,300.00 | $50,820.00 | -- | -- |
| 1846 | O | -- | -- | $763 | $804 | $857 | $958 | $1,238.00 | $6,888.00 | $21,450.00 | $33,350.00 | $53,400.00 | -- |
| 1847 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $653 | $685 | $713 | $795 | $927 | $3,583.00 | $15,500.00 | $22,850.00 | $17,050.00 | -- |
| 1847 | C | -- | -- | $1,628.00 | $2,010.00 | $2,400.00 | $3,180.00 | $4,190.00 | $6,470.00 | $21,495.00 | $33,200.00 | -- | -- |
| 1847 | D | -- | -- | $2,078.00 | $2,288.00 | $2,575.00 | $3,495.00 | $6,559.00 | $10,175.00 | $25,850.00 | $54,750.00 | $94,500.00 | -- |
| 1847 | O | -- | -- | $675 | $704 | $782 | $908 | $2,239.00 | $6,625.00 | $18,750.00 | $40,400.00 | -- | -- |
| 1848 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $675 | $765 | $1,015.00 | $1,813.00 | $3,210.00 | $7,500.00 | $21,175.00 | $35,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1848 | (None) Phil | CAL. | -- | $36,400.00 | $41,650.00 | $48,550.00 | $63,750.00 | $75,500.00 | $106,250.00 | $231,000.00 | $366,500.00 | $488,500.00 | $571,500.00 |
| 1848 | C | -- | -- | $1,968.00 | $2,350.00 | $2,973.00 | $3,775.00 | $4,370.00 | $14,250.00 | $37,400.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1848 | D | -- | -- | $1,868.00 | $2,155.00 | $2,570.00 | $3,365.00 | $4,218.00 | $9,570.00 | $34,000.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1849 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $675 | $708 | $846 | $1,138.00 | $1,323.00 | $3,235.00 | $10,650.00 | $27,250.00 | -- | -- |
| 1849 | C | -- | -- | $2,153.00 | $2,650.00 | $3,368.00 | $4,750.00 | $6,770.00 | $14,475.00 | $37,400.00 | $55,000.00 | $93,500.00 | -- |
| 1849 | D | -- | -- | $1,863.00 | $2,275.00 | $2,788.00 | $3,775.00 | $5,075.00 | $16,875.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1850 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $602 | $635 | $663 | $585 | $734 | $1,015.00 | $3,779.00 | $13,150.00 | $29,750.00 | -- |
| 1850 | C | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,895.00 | $3,305.00 | $4,550.00 | $13,275.00 | $44,250.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1850 | O | -- | -- | $675 | $717 | $769 | $908 | $1,170.00 | $4,925.00 | $28,800.00 | $45,400.00 | -- | -- |
| 1851 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $602 | $635 | $643 | $777 | $599 | $887 | $1,193.00 | $2,188.00 | $9,388.00 | $14,030.00 |
| 1851 | C | -- | -- | -- | $1,750.00 | $1,895.00 | $3,030.00 | $4,275.00 | $10,375.00 | $39,000.00 | $80,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1851 | D | -- | -- | -- | $1,688.00 | $2,150.00 | $4,779.00 | $4,730.00 | $21,300.00 | $37,900.00 | $57,000.00 | $93,500.00 | -- |
| 1851 | O | -- | -- | $639 | $691 | $752 | $1,179.00 | $1,093.00 | $4,260.00 | $14,525.00 | $31,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1852 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $602 | $640 | $663 | $752 | $747 | $892 | $1,223.00 | $1,930.00 | $5,395.00 | $6,775.00 |
| 1852 | C | -- | -- | -- | $2,250.00 | $1,935.00 | $3,225.00 | $4,400.00 | $11,488.00 | $41,500.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1852 | D | -- | -- | -- | $1,633.00 | $2,173.00 | $4,388.00 | $6,845.00 | $19,500.00 | $54,500.00 | $83,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1852 | O | -- | -- | $675 | $692 | $757 | $881 | $973 | $4,480.00 | $13,838.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1853 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $602 | $635 | $643 | $707 | $722 | $910 | $1,084.00 | $1,563.00 | $4,563.00 | $13,750.00 |
| 1853 | D | Less than 100 Known | -- | $2,200.00 | $2,860.00 | $3,413.00 | $4,920.00 | $7,050.00 | $19,175.00 | $55,000.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1854 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $653 | $647 | $668 | $695 | $897 | $937 | $1,275.00 | $3,210.00 | $7,205.00 | $13,260.00 |
| 1854 | C | -- | -- | -- | $1,993.00 | $2,435.00 | $3,320.00 | $4,330.00 | $13,425.00 | $88,000.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1854 | D | -- | -- | -- | $3,238.00 | $4,150.00 | $8,300.00 | $12,285.00 | $38,750.00 | $97,125.00 | $129,500.00 | -- | -- |
| 1854 | O | -- | -- | $675 | $753 | $794 | $849 | $1,017.00 | $2,270.00 | $17,925.00 | $28,525.00 | -- | -- |
| 1854 | S | 11-12 Known | -- | $336,250.00 | $383,250.00 | $427,500.00 | $556,000.00 | $689,000.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1855 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $609 | $625 | $636 | $663 | $827 | $966 | $2,020.00 | $2,765.00 | $16,475.00 | $29,750.00 |
| 1855 | C | -- | -- | -- | $2,325.00 | $3,100.00 | $4,150.00 | $5,615.00 | $18,250.00 | $50,750.00 | $75,500.00 | $99,000.00 | -- |
| 1855 | D | 50-60 Known | -- | -- | $3,805.00 | $5,715.00 | $13,650.00 | $22,500.00 | $57,800.00 | $109,300.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1856 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $653 | $719 | $650 | $702 | $768 | $919 | $1,498.00 | $2,738.00 | $8,868.00 | $14,675.00 |
| 1856 | C | -- | -- | -- | $2,500.00 | $2,380.00 | $3,555.00 | $4,730.00 | $13,750.00 | $36,800.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1856 | D | -- | -- | -- | $22,275.00 | $28,350.00 | $47,600.00 | $63,500.00 | $173,500.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1856 | O | -- | -- | $675 | $690 | $810 | $1,120.00 | $1,923.00 | $9,488.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1856 | S | S.S. Central America #2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,150.00 | $5,750.00 | $17,500.00 | $26,500.00 | $50,000.00 | -- |
| 1857 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,595.00 | $3,515.00 | $5,575.00 | $14,250.00 | $37,775.00 | $70,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1857 | D | -- | -- | $675 | $730 | $754 | $877 | $1,175.00 | $4,715.00 | $18,250.00 | $31,800.00 | -- | -- |
| 1857 | S | -- | -- | $639 | $649 | $673 | $740 | $1,095.00 | $4,343.00 | $18,075.00 | $52,500.00 | -- | -- |
| 1858 | C | -- | -- | -- | $2,000.00 | $2,075.00 | $2,960.00 | $3,650.00 | $8,035.00 | $25,450.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1859 | (None) Phil | New Reverse | -- | $653 | $719 | $675 | $732 | $789 | $1,425.00 | $4,370.00 | $6,608.00 | $14,250.00 | $25,450.00 |
| 1859 | (None) Phil | Old Reverse | -- | $653 | $719 | $713 | $820 | $1,038.00 | $2,255.00 | $5,810.00 | $11,590.00 | -- | -- |
| 1859 | D | -- | -- | $2,750.00 | $3,275.00 | $4,075.00 | $5,720.00 | $7,710.00 | $29,995.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1859 | S | -- | -- | $652 | $691 | $740 | $1,245.00 | $1,825.00 | $5,420.00 | $19,500.00 | $34,450.00 | $65,000.00 | -- |
| 1860 | (None) Phil | New Reverse | -- | $653 | $719 | $725 | $770 | $843 | $1,660.00 | $4,010.00 | $5,850.00 | $13,500.00 | $26,575.00 |
| 1860 | (None) Phil | Old Reverse | -- | -- | -- | $1,210.00 | $1,840.00 | $2,123.00 | $5,270.00 | $9,130.00 | $12,710.00 | -- | -- |
| 1860 | C | -- | -- | $1,980.00 | $2,090.00 | $2,710.00 | $3,775.00 | $5,515.00 | $16,175.00 | $41,500.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1860 | S | -- | -- | $664 | $698 | $725 | $916 | $1,328.00 | $4,315.00 | $20,200.00 | $35,700.00 | -- | -- |
| 1861 | (None) Phil | New Reverse | -- | $602 | $635 | $643 | $616 | $572 | $1,008.00 | $1,813.00 | $2,600.00 | $5,600.00 | $11,075.00 |
| 1861 | (None) Phil | Old Reverse | -- | $675 | $730 | $770 | $1,259.00 | $1,665.00 | $3,180.00 | $7,740.00 | $13,375.00 | $29,050.00 | $50,925.00 |
| 1861 | S | -- | -- | $1,065.00 | $1,225.00 | $1,558.00 | $2,570.00 | $4,450.00 | $20,325.00 | $65,000.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1862 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $653 | $641 | $674 | $853 | $1,915.00 | $4,315.00 | $12,538.00 | $32,100.00 | -- | -- |
| 1862 | S | -- | -- | -- | $2,463.00 | $2,988.00 | $4,700.00 | $5,695.00 | $18,950.00 | $50,900.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1863 | S | 70-80 Known | -- | $1,575.00 | $1,800.00 | $1,950.00 | $4,165.00 | $5,920.00 | $17,150.00 | $32,500.00 | $75,500.00 | -- | -- |
| 1864 | (None) Phil | 18-22 Known | -- | -- | -- | $32,900.00 | $53,100.00 | $86,000.00 | $158,250.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1865 | (None) Phil | 35-40 Known | -- | -- | -- | $5,700.00 | $10,925.00 | $21,300.00 | $88,500.00 | $175,000.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1865 | S | -- | -- | $713 | $840 | $1,010.00 | $1,785.00 | $2,395.00 | $6,863.00 | $30,600.00 | $85,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1866 | (None) Phil | 60-75 Known | -- | -- | $1,500.00 | $1,537.00 | $3,970.00 | $5,725.00 | $17,850.00 | $36,950.00 | $49,250.00 | $63,375.00 | -- |
| 1866 | S | -- | -- | $607 | $639 | $664 | $852 | $1,275.00 | $8,350.00 | $32,100.00 | $80,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1867 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $660 | $747 | $863 | $1,410.00 | $1,935.00 | $7,413.00 | $22,000.00 | $30,575.00 | $49,250.00 | -- |
| 1867 | S | -- | -- | $653 | $691 | $738 | $963 | $1,328.00 | $4,995.00 | $16,875.00 | $24,625.00 | -- | -- |
| 1868 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $653 | $692 | $703 | $816 | $948 | $2,785.00 | $13,500.00 | $20,750.00 | -- | -- |
| 1868 | S | -- | -- | $642 | $627 | $668 | $764 | $1,090.00 | $3,708.00 | $10,325.00 | $20,200.00 | -- | -- |
| 1868 | (None) Phil | 16-20 Known | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $10,500.00 | $20,050.00 | $32,900.00 | $55,300.00 | -- |
| 1869 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $653 | $681 | $703 | $778 | $998 | $3,430.00 | $13,700.00 | $26,300.00 | -- | -- |
| 1869 | S | -- | -- | $653 | $646 | $677 | $803 | $932 | $2,945.00 | $14,475.00 | $20,200.00 | $36,800.00 | $75,500.00 |
| 1870 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $642 | $653 | $686 | $814 | $1,163.00 | $4,675.00 | $14,250.00 | $18,400.00 | $36,250.00 | -- |
| 1870 | S | -- | -- | $642 | $639 | $681 | $778 | $998 | $4,925.00 | $15,125.00 | $34,450.00 | -- | -- |
| 1871 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $653 | $692 | $703 | $803 | $915 | $2,130.00 | $5,060.00 | $13,350.00 | $40,700.00 | -- |
| 1871 | S | -- | -- | $642 | $652 | $680 | $769 | $817 | $2,227.00 | $5,160.00 | $8,050.00 | $21,575.00 | $34,875.00 |
| 1872 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $675 | $708 | $769 | $1,509.00 | $2,110.00 | $6,060.00 | $21,300.00 | $32,500.00 | -- | -- |
| 1872 | S | -- | -- | $653 | $653 | $689 | $803 | $968 | $5,200.00 | $11,200.00 | $15,625.00 | $45,000.00 | -- |
| 1873 | (None) Phil | Open 3 | -- | $596 | $602 | $610 | $621 | $630 | $717 | $908 | $1,270.00 | $4,705.00 | $14,975.00 |
| 1873 | (None) Phil | Closed 3 | -- | $642 | $653 | $659 | $621 | $652 | $840 | $1,003.00 | $1,278.00 | $3,815.00 | $11,125.00 |
| 1873 | S | -- | -- | $642 | $607 | $622 | $690 | $829 | $1,798.00 | $6,125.00 | $14,800.00 | $34,300.00 | -- |
| 1874 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $642 | $653 | $686 | $769 | $887 | $2,393.00 | $7,638.00 | $14,250.00 | $31,950.00 | -- |
| 1875 | (None) Phil | 40-50 Known | -- | -- | -- | $7,700.00 | $14,100.00 | $18,250.00 | $42,450.00 | $137,500.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1875 | S | -- | -- | $642 | $627 | $680 | $775 | $855 | $3,790.00 | $8,955.00 | $12,950.00 | $22,000.00 | -- |
| 1876 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $675 | $704 | $757 | $963 | $1,209.00 | $3,575.00 | $11,840.00 | $18,125.00 | $32,500.00 | -- |
| 1876 | S | -- | -- | $653 | $692 | $689 | $922 | $1,129.00 | $2,725.00 | $18,150.00 | $32,100.00 | -- | -- |
| 1877 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $675 | $708 | $808 | $1,273.00 | $1,740.00 | $3,790.00 | $13,550.00 | $20,750.00 | -- | -- |
| 1877 | S | -- | -- | $642 | $653 | $610 | $649 | $702 | $914 | $2,475.00 | $5,400.00 | $13,775.00 | -- |
| 1878 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $596 | $602 | $610 | $621 | $625 | $687 | $810 | $983 | $2,593.00 | $4,480.00 |
| 1878 | S | -- | -- | $642 | $602 | $610 | $621 | $630 | $747 | $1,124.00 | $3,430.00 | $20,550.00 | $30,850.00 |
| 1879 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $642 | $653 | $659 | $621 | $630 | $772 | $1,059.00 | $1,220.00 | $2,985.00 | $7,140.00 |
| 1880 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $653 | $681 | $741 | $795 | $1,034.00 | $2,033.00 | $4,190.00 | $8,350.00 | $20,050.00 | $37,750.00 |
| 1881 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2,310.00 | $4,025.00 | $5,905.00 | $13,550.00 | $36,800.00 | $38,500.00 | $60,500.00 | -- |
| 1882 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $642 | $653 | $659 | $674 | $815 | $1,677.00 | $3,805.00 | $5,765.00 | $15,075.00 | $18,675.00 |
| 1883 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $675 | $730 | $770 | $1,965.00 | $3,485.00 | $8,600.00 | $13,750.00 | $18,125.00 | $19,800.00 | -- |
| 1884 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $675 | $708 | $763 | $913 | $1,073.00 | $2,435.00 | $4,675.00 | $7,970.00 | $20,900.00 | -- |
| 1885 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $715 | $880 | $2,975.00 | $4,288.00 | $8,025.00 | $15,300.00 | $24,900.00 | $34,450.00 | -- |
| 1886 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $653 | $675 | $692 | $766 | $892 | $1,585.00 | $4,065.00 | $6,860.00 | $12,340.00 | $20,000.00 |
| 1887 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $653 | $675 | $686 | $690 | $795 | $1,125.00 | $2,060.00 | $4,065.00 | $19,650.00 | $18,150.00 |
| 1888 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $642 | $653 | $659 | $621 | $630 | $789 | $1,102.00 | $1,825.00 | $4,025.00 | $6,400.00 |
| 1889 | (None) Phil | About 35 Known | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2,420.00 | $4,450.00 | $7,700.00 | $11,425.00 | $28,250.00 | $36,000.00 |
| 1890 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $642 | $653 | $610 | $621 | $650 | $906 | $1,750.00 | $4,565.00 | $8,380.00 | $15,225.00 |
| 1891 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $642 | $653 | $659 | $621 | $630 | $778 | $1,470.00 | $3,445.00 | $5,738.00 | $14,525.00 |
| 1892 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $642 | $653 | $659 | $621 | $663 | $1,309.00 | $2,593.00 | $4,605.00 | $10,490.00 | $16,475.00 |
| 1893 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $642 | $653 | $659 | $621 | $630 | $735 | $880 | $1,033.00 | $1,743.00 | $3,155.00 |
| 1894 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $642 | $653 | $659 | $651 | $683 | $893 | $2,295.00 | $4,025.00 | $5,920.00 | $14,800.00 |
| 1895 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $642 | $653 | $659 | $621 | $663 | $836 | $1,638.00 | $2,475.00 | $5,200.00 | $9,125.00 |
| 1896 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $642 | $602 | $610 | $621 | $630 | $704 | $997 | $1,410.00 | $2,174.00 | $3,940.00 |
| 1897 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $642 | $653 | $610 | $621 | $630 | $701 | $612 | $890 | $1,644.00 | $2,635.00 |
| 1898 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $642 | $653 | $610 | $621 | $630 | $704 | $794 | $1,002.00 | $2,095.00 | $2,635.00 |
| 1899 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $642 | $653 | $610 | $621 | $630 | $704 | $778 | $852 | $1,540.00 | $3,225.00 |
| 1901 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $642 | $602 | $610 | $621 | $630 | $687 | $742 | $801 | $1,020.00 | $1,420.00 |
| 1902 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $642 | $653 | $610 | $621 | $630 | $687 | $742 | $801 | $995 | $1,420.00 |
| 1903 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $596 | $602 | $610 | $621 | $630 | $687 | $742 | $801 | $1,020.00 | $1,260.00 |
| 1904 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $596 | $602 | $610 | $621 | $630 | $687 | $584 | $795 | $1,037.00 | $1,420.00 |
| 1905 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $642 | $653 | $610 | $621 | $541 | $687 | $850 | $920 | $1,677.00 | $2,009.00 |
| 1906 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $642 | $653 | $610 | $621 | $630 | $687 | $850 | $829 | $995 | $1,420.00 |
| 1907 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $642 | $653 | $610 | $621 | $630 | $687 | $850 | $818 | $1,016.00 | $1,420.00 |
History of the Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
The Liberty Head Quarter Eagle, minted from 1840 to 1907, is the longest-running design in the $2.50 gold coin series and one of the most recognized designs of American numismatics. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the third Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint, this elegant coin bridges the antebellum period, the Civil War, the California Gold Rush, and the dawn of the 20th century, an era that helped shape the economic and cultural foundations of the United States.
The obverse features Lady Liberty facing left, adorned with a coronet inscribed “LIBERTY”, surrounded by thirteen stars symbolizing the original colonies. The reverse depicts a heraldic eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch, symbolizing strength and peace, with a shield across its chest and the legend “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” encircling the design.
From its introduction to its replacement by the Indian Head Quarter Eagle in 1908, Gobrecht’s design endured for nearly seven decades with minimal changes. In 1848, a subset of coins was struck at Philadelphia using California gold and stamped “CAL.” above the eagle to mark the origin. While the core design remained essentially unchanged, other changes (such as the addition of the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” in 1866) occurred during the series’ long run.
The Liberty Head Quarter Eagle value lies not only in its gold content but also in its representation of stability, craftsmanship, and national identity during America’s most transformative century.
Rarest Coins in the Series
While millions of Liberty Head Quarter Eagles were minted across several facilities, some dates stand as notable rarities in the numismatic world:
- 1848 “CAL.” Liberty Head Quarter Eagle: Perhaps the most famous issue in the series, fewer than 1,400 were stamped with “CAL.” above the eagle to mark gold from the California Gold Rush. These are among the most historically important and valuable U.S. gold coins, with top examples selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
- 1854-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle: An early San Francisco Mint issue, struck in very limited quantity (mintage figures vary).
- 1856-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle: Produced in limited numbers at the Dahlonega Mint, this Southern gold issue is very scarce, especially in uncirculated condition.
- 1907 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle: Among the final business-strike issues of the Liberty Head design before the 1908 transition to the Indian Head design, marking the end of the Coronet Head era.
Other rare branch mint issues, especially those from Charlotte (C) and Dahlonega (D), were struck in small quantities before those mints closed during the Civil War. High-grade survivors are now among the most sought-after pieces in American numismatics.
Types of Collections
Collectors approach the Liberty Head Quarter Eagle in several ways, making it a flexible series for both entry-level enthusiasts and advanced numismatists:
- Type Sets: Collectors often include one Liberty Head Quarter Eagle to represent the denomination in broader U.S. gold type sets.
- Date and Mint Mark Sets: More advanced collectors aim to assemble one example from each mint and year. This is a challenge due to the long mintage span and rarity of certain issues.
- Branch Mint Collections: Focusing on coins from the Southern and Western mints, i.e., Charlotte (C), Dahlonega (D), San Francisco (S), and New Orleans (O), adds historical depth and scarcity to a collection.
- Variety Sets: Collectors interested in die varieties, overdates, and repunched mintmarks find plenty of nuance in this long-running series.
Beginner vs. Advanced Collecting
Beginner Collecting
For beginners, later-date Philadelphia or San Francisco issues (for example, from the 1870s to the end of the series) tend to be more accessible than the early or branch-mint rarities, offering an entry point into gold coin collecting while still offering historical significance.
Advanced Collecting
Advanced collectors, however, gravitate toward early branch mint issues, especially from the Charlotte (C) and Dahlonega (D) mints. These coins, produced with gold mined in the American South, are rare due to low mintages and high attrition. Proper authentication through trusted third-party certification is critical, as counterfeits are not uncommon.
Collectors seeking to maximize Liberty Head Quarter Eagle value focus on coins with strong strikes, original surfaces, and full luster; features that significantly affect market demand and pricing.
Investment Potential
The Liberty Head Quarter Eagle offers both historical and tangible investment appeal. Its 90% gold composition ensures intrinsic value, while its long minting history and multiple rare issues provide opportunities for numismatic appreciation.
Common and rare examples can serve as affordable introductions to classic gold collecting. Because many coins were melted following the 1933 gold recall, surviving specimens, especially in higher grades, are considerably scarcer than their original mintages suggest.
As both gold investors and history enthusiasts continue to seek pre-1933 coins, the Liberty Head Quarter Eagle value remains strong across all grades. It embodies a balance between artistry, heritage, and investment-grade rarity.