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1886 Liberty Head Eagle

Strike Type
1886 Liberty Head Eagle

Coin Details

Year
1886
Denomination
Gold Eagle
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Liberty Head Eagles 1838-1907
Designer
Christian Gobrecht
Mintage
236,100
Composition
90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight
16.7g
Diameter
26.8mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$2,470 - $3,623

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$31,200 MS64 02-22-2018 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1886 Liberty Head Eagle is a Gold Eagle produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Liberty Head Eagles 1838-1907 series. With a mintage of 236,100, this is a less common issue — the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. 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. Philadelphia and San Francisco struck eagles during continued economic expansion. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $2.5K to $3.6K 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 #8708.

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