1873 (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.
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$168,000 MS61 08-22-2018 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1873 (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 7,416, this is an extremely rare issue — the lowest mintage among 4 mint variants, representing only 5% 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. The Coinage Act of 1873 reformed U.S. coinage. Carson City half eagle production continued. 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 $11K to $121K 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 #8331.
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