1880 (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.
Auction Record
$52,800 MS62+ 08-22-2021 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1880 (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 51,017, this is a scarce issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 1% of total 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. Post-Resumption era with strong production at Philadelphia, Carson City, and San Francisco. 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 $2.4K to $63K 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 #8352.
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