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1881 Liberty Head Eagle

Strike Type
1881 Liberty Head Eagle

Coin Details

Year
1881
Denomination
Gold Eagle
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Liberty Head Eagles 1838-1907
Designer
Christian Gobrecht
Mintage
3,877,220
Composition
90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight
16.7g
Diameter
26.8mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$2,470 - $2,648

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$19,200 MS65 06-16-2021 Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1881 Liberty Head Eagle is a Gold Eagle produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Liberty Head Eagles 1838-1907 series. Total mintage reached 3.9 million. The design is by Christian Gobrecht. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 16.7 grams, 26.8 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8691.

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