1883 (CC) Liberty Head Half Eagle
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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
- $96,000
- Sold
- Grade
- MS63
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1883 (CC) Liberty Head Half Eagle, struck at the Carson City Mint, is part of the Liberty Head Half Eagles 1839-1908 collection. 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 the motto IN GOD WE TRUST on a scroll above the eagle. Philadelphia, Carson City, and San Francisco struck half eagles. Coined at the Carson City Mint in Nevada, which operated from 1870 to 1893. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.65 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8362.
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