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1893 (S) Liberty Head Double Eagle

Strike Type
1893 (S) Gold Double Eagle coin

Coin Details

Year
1893
Denomination
Gold Double Eagle
Mint Mark
S
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907
Designer
James Barton Longacre
Mintage
996,175
Composition
90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight
33.44g
Diameter
34mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$4,881 - $6,322

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
$58,750
Sold
Grade
MS65
Auction house
Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Description

The 1893 (S) Liberty Head Double Eagle is a Gold Double Eagle from the San Francisco Mint, belonging to the Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907 series. The San Francisco Mint struck 996,175 double eagles dated 1893. 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. The 1893-CC is the final Carson City double eagle. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 33.44 grams, 34 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9024.

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