1860 (D) Liberty Head Half Eagle - Large D
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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
$36,000 AU58+ 04-13-2022 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1860 (D) Liberty Head Half Eagle - Large D is a Gold Half Eagle produced at the Dahlonega Mint as part of the Liberty Head Half Eagles 1839-1908 series. With a mintage of 14,635, this is a scarce issue — the lowest mintage among 5 mint variants, representing only 17% 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. Last full year of Charlotte and Dahlonega half eagle production before the Civil War. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $4.2K to $63K 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 #98286.
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