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1858 (S) Liberty Head Eagle

Strike Type
1858 (S) Gold Eagle coin

Coin Details

Year
1858
Denomination
Gold Eagle
Mint Mark
S
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Liberty Head Eagles 1838-1907
Designer
Christian Gobrecht
Mintage
11,800
Composition
90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight
16.7g
Diameter
26.8mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$3,113 - $38,378

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

$43,475 AU58 01-27-2019 Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Description

The 1858 (S) Liberty Head Eagle is a Gold Eagle produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Liberty Head Eagles 1838-1907 series. With a mintage of 11,800, this is a scarce issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 34% 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 1858 Philadelphia issue is notable for its low mintage. Branch mint production continued. 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 $3.1K to $38K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 16.7 grams, 26.8 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8627.

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