1870 (CC) Liberty Head 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
$1,080,000 AU58 08-24-2023 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1870 (CC) Liberty Head Eagle is a Gold Eagle produced at the Carson City Mint as part of the Liberty Head Eagles 1838-1907 series. With a mintage of 5,908, this is an extremely rare issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 33% 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. First Carson City eagle, beginning one of numismatics' most collectible gold coin series by mintmark. Struck at the Carson City Mint in Nevada, which operated from 1870 to 1893 and produced coins from Comstock Lode silver and gold — among the most collectible mintmarks in U.S. numismatics. Estimated market value ranges from $64K to $242K 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 #8658.
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