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1854 (S) Liberty Head Double Eagle

Strike Type
1854 (S) Liberty Head Double Eagle

Coin Details

Year
1854
Denomination
Gold Double Eagle
Mint Mark
S
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907
Designer
James Barton Longacre
Mintage
141,468
Composition
90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight
33.4g
Diameter
34mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$5,885 - $64,858

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

$132,000 MS65 03-25-2020 Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1854 (S) Liberty Head Double Eagle is a Gold Double Eagle produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907 series. With a mintage of 141,468, this is a scarce issue — ranked 2nd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 9% 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 surrounded by a glory of rays. Three-mint production established. The 1854-O large date is a notable variety. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value ranges from $5.9K to $65K 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 #8913.

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