1875 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
$75,000 MS64 11-14-2021 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1875 Liberty Head Double Eagle is a Gold Double Eagle minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within the Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907 series. With a mintage of 295,720, this is a scarce issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 18% 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 surrounded by a glory of rays. Three-mint production. Carson City, Philadelphia, and San Francisco all struck double eagles. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $4.9K to $10K 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 #8973.
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