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1849 (D) Liberty Head Quarter Eagle

Strike Type
1849 (D) Liberty Head Quarter Eagle

Coin Details

Year
1849
Denomination
Gold Quarter Eagle
Mint Mark
D
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Liberty Head Quarter Eagles 1840-1907
Designer
Christian Gobrecht
Mintage
10,945
Composition
90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight
4.18g
Diameter
18mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$3,366 - $18,978

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

$30,800 XF45 05-01-1998 David Akers

Description

The 1849 (D) Liberty Head Quarter Eagle 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 10,945, this is a scarce issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 25% 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. California Gold Rush bullion boosted production. Charlotte and Dahlonega continued modest output. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $3.4K to $19K 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 #7754.

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