1879 (CC) Liberty Head Double Eagle
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $102,000
- Sold
- Grade
- MS62
- Auction house
- Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1879 (CC) Liberty Head Double Eagle, struck at the Carson City Mint, is part of the Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907 collection. The Carson City Mint struck 10,708 double eagles dated 1879. 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, and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST within the oval of stars above the eagle. Resumption of specie payments. Double eagles re-entered domestic and international circulation. The Carson City Mint operated from 1870 to 1893, striking coins from Comstock Lode silver and gold. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 33.44 grams, 34 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8989.
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