1860 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle - New Reverse
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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
$18,400 MS65 03-14-2006 American Numismatic Rarities
Description
The 1860 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle - New Reverse is a Gold Quarter Eagle produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Liberty Head Quarter Eagles 1840-1907 series. With a mintage of 22,563, this is a scarce issue — ranked 2nd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 26% 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. Last year of Charlotte mint quarter eagle production before the Civil War. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $948 to $3.9K 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 #7791.
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