1854 (C) Liberty Head Half 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
$37,950 MS64 01-11-2003 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1854 (C) Liberty Head Half Eagle is a Gold Half Eagle produced at the Charlotte Mint as part of the Liberty Head Half Eagles 1839-1908 series. With a mintage of 39,283, this is a scarce issue — ranked 2nd of 6 mint variants by mintage, with 11% 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. The 1854-S is extremely rare with only three known survivors. Struck at the Charlotte Mint in North Carolina, which struck gold coins from 1838 until the Civil War closed it in 1861 — all Charlotte mint coins are scarce. Estimated market value ranges from $4.0K to $51K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.65 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8257.
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