1872 (CC) Liberty Head Half 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
$75,000 AU58 08-28-2022 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1872 (CC) Liberty Head Half Eagle is a Gold Half Eagle produced at the Carson City Mint as part of the Liberty Head Half Eagles 1839-1908 series. With a mintage of 16,980, this is a scarce issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 31% 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. Three-mint production (Philadelphia, Carson City, San Francisco) during the early CC years. 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 $6.8K to $99K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.65 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8326.
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