1878 (S) 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
$43,200 MS64 01-12-2020 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1878 (S) Liberty Head Double Eagle is a Gold Double Eagle from the San Francisco Mint, belonging to the Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907 series. With a mintage of 1.7 million, this is a less common issue — the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 76% of the year's 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. Bland-Allison Act focused on silver coinage, but double eagle production remained strong. San Francisco's storied mint, born of the California Gold Rush, has evolved into the primary producer of U.S. proof coins. Estimated market value ranges from $4.9K to $21K 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 #8987.
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