1905 (S) Liberty Head 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
- $18,400
- Sold
- Grade
- MS64
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
Produced at the San Francisco Mint, the 1905 (S) Liberty Head Eagle is part of the Liberty Head Eagles 1838-1907 series. The San Francisco Mint struck 369,250 eagles dated 1905. 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. Eagles produced at Philadelphia and San Francisco. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 16.72 grams, 27 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8758.
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