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1883 Liberty Head Eagle

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1883 Gold Eagle coin

About This Coin

The 1883 Liberty Head Eagle is a United States Gold Eagle from the Liberty Head Eagles 1838-1907 series. The Philadelphia, New Orleans, San Francisco and Carson City Mints struck 259,540 eagles dated 1883, including 40 proofs. 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. Multiple mint production continued. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 16.72 grams, 27 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Designed by Christian Gobrecht.

Value Estimates

$2,470 - $188,961

Values as of May 2026 across all of this coin's strike types, 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.

Specifications

Year
1883
Denomination
Gold Eagle
Series
Liberty Head Eagles 1838-1907
Mintage
259,540
Weight
16.72g
Diameter
27mm
Designer
Christian Gobrecht
Edge
Reeded

Strike Types & Varieties(5)

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