1862 (S) Liberty Head Quarter 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
$43,700 MS63 02-01-2012 Goldberg Auctioneers
Description
The 1862 (S) Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is a Gold Quarter Eagle produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Liberty Head Quarter Eagles 1840-1907 series. With a mintage of 8,000, this is a scarce issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 4% 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. Wartime production at Philadelphia only; gold coins hoarded as greenbacks circulated at a discount. 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 $2.8K to $55K 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 #7798.
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