1851 (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.
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$99,875 MS63 06-06-2016 Goldberg Auctioneers
Description
The 1851 (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 315,000, this is a scarce issue — the scarcer of two mint variants, with 13% 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. Strong production from Gold Rush gold. Both Philadelphia and New Orleans struck double eagles. 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 $5.7K to $157K 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 #8905.
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