1870 (CC) Liberty Head Double 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
$1,620,000 AU53 11-14-2021 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1870 (CC) Liberty Head Double Eagle represents a Carson City Mint issue from the Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907 series. With a mintage of 3,789, this is an extremely rare issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only less than 1% 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 surrounded by a glory of rays. First Carson City double eagle. The 1870-CC is a key date for the series. Coined at the Carson City Mint in Nevada, which operated for just 23 years (1870–1893) and produced coins now prized for their scarcity and Western provenance. S. numismatics. Estimated market value ranges from $281K to $1967K 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 #8958.
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