1867 Liberty Head Double Eagle
Base
About This Coin
The 1867 Liberty Head Double Eagle is a United States Gold Double Eagle from the Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907 series — 19th of 59 years in the series. In 1867, coins were struck at the San Francisco and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 1.2 million. This ranks 23rd of 58 years by total mintage, below the series median of 1.4 million. 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. First full year of motto production at Philadelphia and San Francisco. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 33.4 grams, 34 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Across its variants, estimated values range from $4.9K to $122K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $259K in MS66 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by James Barton Longacre.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(3)
1867 (S) Liberty Head Double Eagle
1867 Liberty Head Double Eagle
1867 Proof Liberty Head Double Eagle
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