1851 (O) Liberty Head Quarter 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
$20,700 MS64 05-01-2007 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1851 (O) Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is a Gold Quarter Eagle produced at the New Orleans Mint as part of the Liberty Head Quarter Eagles 1840-1907 series. With a mintage of 148,000, this is a less common issue — ranked 3rd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 10% 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. High production at Philadelphia and New Orleans driven by Gold Rush bullion supplies. 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 $1.0K to $15K 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 #7762.
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