1866 Liberty Head 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.
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$55,200 MS61 03-05-2019 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1866 Liberty Head Eagle - Motto is a Gold Eagle produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Liberty Head Eagles 1838-1907 series. With a mintage of 3,750, this is an extremely rare issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 16% 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. Motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" added to the reverse, creating a major type distinction. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $3.0K to $53K 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 #8649.
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