1881 (S) Liberty Head Eagle
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Auction Record
$4,600 MS63 07-10-2008 Stack's
Description
The 1881 (S) Liberty Head Eagle is a Gold Eagle minted at the San Francisco Mint, within the Liberty Head Eagles 1838-1907 series. The U.S. Mint produced 970,000 examples, making this ranked 3rd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 20% 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. High mintage year; eagles served a growing economy during the early Gilded Age. 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 $2.5K to $3.0K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 16.7 grams, 26.8 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8694.
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