1890 (S) Liberty Head Double Eagle

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1890

Denomination

Gold Double Eagle

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Mintage

802,750

Composition

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Weight

33.44g

Diameter

34mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$4,881 - $7,195

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: $35,250
Sold: 8 October 2014
Grade: MS65+
Auction house: Heritage Auctions

Description

Produced at the San Francisco Mint, the 1890 (S) Liberty Head Double Eagle is part of the Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907 series. The San Francisco Mint struck 802,750 double eagles dated 1890. 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. Three-mint production including Carson City. The 1890-CC is collected as a late CC issue. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 33.44 grams, 34 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9015.