1883 (CC) Liberty Head Double Eagle
Strike Type
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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
- $84,000
- Sold
- Grade
- MS63
- Auction house
- Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1883 (CC) Liberty Head Double Eagle is a Gold Double Eagle minted at the Carson City Mint, within the Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907 series. The Carson City Mint struck 59,962 double eagles dated 1883. 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. Coined at the Carson City Mint in Nevada, which operated from 1870 to 1893. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 33.44 grams, 34 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8999.
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