1879 (CC) 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.
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$102,000 MS62 08-23-2024 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1879 (CC) Liberty Head Double Eagle is a Gold Double Eagle produced at the Carson City Mint as part of the Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907 series. With a mintage of 10,708, this is an extremely rare issue — ranked 2nd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with less than 1% 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. Resumption of specie payments. Double eagles re-entered domestic and international 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 $12K to $77K 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 #8989.
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