1850 Proof Liberty Head Eagle

Coin Details

Auction Record

$1,785 PCGS Genuine 01-07-2019 eBay

Description

The 1850 Proof Liberty Head Eagle is a proof Gold Eagle struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Liberty Head Eagles 1838-1907 series. With a mintage of only 2, this is an extremely rare issue. 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 #8786. 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.