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1850 (O) Liberty Head Eagle

Strike Type
1850 (O) Liberty Head Eagle

Coin Details

Year
1850
Denomination
Gold Eagle
Mint Mark
O
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Liberty Head Eagles 1838-1907
Designer
Christian Gobrecht
Mintage
57,500
Composition
90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight
16.7g
Diameter
26.8mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$2,800 - $439,215

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$100,625 MS65 05-01-1999 Superior Galleries

Description

The 1850 (O) Liberty Head Eagle is a Gold Eagle produced at the New Orleans Mint as part of the Liberty Head Eagles 1838-1907 series. The U.S. Mint produced 57,500 examples. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY, while the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM. Designed by Christian Gobrecht. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 16.7 grams, 26.8 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8605. The Liberty Head Eagle was produced from 1838 to 1907, spanning nearly seven decades and multiple eras of American history. Carson City eagles are among the most sought-after U.S. gold coins. The 1858 is rare, and the 1907 Liberty issues overlap with the introduction of the Indian Head design.

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