1866 Liberty Head Double Eagle - Motto
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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
$126,500 MS64 07-01-2008 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1866 Liberty Head Double Eagle - Motto is a Gold Double Eagle produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907 series. With a mintage of 698,745, this is a less common issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 42% 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. Motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" added to the reverse above the eagle. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $4.9K to $82K 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 #8949.
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