1850 (O) Liberty Head Double Eagle
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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
$111,625 MS61 06-04-2014 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1850 (O) Liberty Head Double Eagle is a Gold Double Eagle produced at the New Orleans Mint as part of the Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907 series. With a mintage of 141,000, this is a scarce issue — the scarcer of two mint variants, with 11% of total 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 surrounded by a glory of rays. First year of regular production for the denomination, struck from California Gold Rush bullion. Struck at the New Orleans Mint, which operated from 1838 to 1909 and produced coins prized for their historical Southern provenance. Estimated market value ranges from $8.5K to $77K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 33.4 grams, 34 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8903.
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