1877 (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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$40,250 MS-63 05-27-2003 Goldberg Auctioneers
Description
The 1877 (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 8,680, this is an extremely rare issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 24% 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. Carson City half eagle production continued as gold coins prepared to re-enter general circulation. 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 $5.2K to $67K 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 #8343.
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