1843 (D) Liberty Head Quarter Eagle - Small D
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$25,300 MS63 01-07-2004 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1843 (D) Liberty Head Quarter Eagle - Small D is a Gold Quarter Eagle produced at the Dahlonega Mint as part of the Liberty Head Quarter Eagles 1840-1907 series. With a mintage of 36,209, this is a scarce issue — ranked 4th of 8 mint variants by mintage, with 6% of production. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM. Large and small date varieties exist for the Philadelphia issue. Four mints struck quarter eagles this year. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $4.3K to $50K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 4.18 grams, 18 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7730.
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