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1845 (D) Liberty Head Half Eagle

Strike Type
1845 (D) Gold Half Eagle coin

Coin Details

Year
1845
Denomination
Gold Half Eagle
Mint Mark
D
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Liberty Head Half Eagles 1839-1908
Designer
Christian Gobrecht
Mintage
90,629
Composition
90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight
8.36g
Diameter
21.65mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$3,991 - $31,487

Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized
$96,000
Sold
Grade
MS65
Auction house
Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1845 (D) Liberty Head Half Eagle is a Gold Half Eagle minted at the Dahlonega Mint, within the Liberty Head Half Eagles 1839-1908 series. The Dahlonega Mint struck 90,629 half eagles dated 1845. 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. The 1845-O is a notable New Orleans issue. Production continued at all four active mints. Dahlonega's Georgia mint operated from 1838 to 1861, processing Appalachian gold into coins. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.65 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8224.

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