1906 (D) Liberty Head Double Eagle

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1906

Denomination

Gold Double Eagle

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Mintage

620,250

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: $172,500
Sold: 16 October 2007
Grade: SP66
Auction house: Stack's

Description

The 1906 (D) Liberty Head Double Eagle was struck at the Denver Mint as a Gold Double Eagle in the Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907 series. The Denver Mint struck 620,250 double eagles dated 1906. 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. San Francisco earthquake disrupted mint operations. Denver began double eagle production. The Denver Mint, which grew from an 1860s gold rush assay office, has served as a major production facility since 1906. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 33.44 grams, 34 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9050.