1838 Liberty Head Gold Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Gold EagleWhat the 1838 Liberty Head Gold Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1838 Liberty Head Gold Eagle value — Ungraded 7.802 € · $9,000 · MS62 27.760 € · $32,021. Prices updated August 2026.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 3.6× raw.Chart values in USD
Monatlicher CIB-Wert, basierend auf Verkäufen. Chart values in USD.
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Expired listings — price reference
1838 5 Classic Head Half Eagle Gold Coin – NGC XF40 | Early U.S. Gold
1839/8 GOLD LIBERTY HEAD EAGLE , TYPE OF 1838, LARGE LETTERS NGC AU 53
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own it, buy the Standard 1838 Liberty Head Gold Eagle for $22. The PROOF version at $14 is actually cheaper, but it offers a higher quality strike and often comes with specialized packaging, representing a premium collectible experience. If budget is the primary concern, take the Standard. If you value presentation and collectibility, the PROOF version is the worthwhile investment.
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- PriceCharting — 1838 Liberty Head Gold Eagle7.802 € · $9,000
Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Gold Eagle
- Year
- 1838
1838 Liberty Head Gold Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1838 Liberty Head Gold Eagle runs around $9000, a certified MS62 about $32021, and a high-grade MS66 commands null.
What drives the price
Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | 7.802 € · $9,000 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | 27.760 € · $32,021 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | 17,33 € / 1.950 € / 8.236 €$19.99 / $2,249 / $9,500 | 3 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 30, 2026, 3 live eBay listings ask $19.99–$9,500.00 (median $2,249.00).
Häufige Fragen
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1838 Liberty Head Gold Eagle?
- Ungraded examples of the 1838 Liberty Head Gold Eagle start at $22.
- How much is an MS62 graded version of this coin?
- An MS62 graded 1838 Liberty Head Gold Eagle is valued at $32020.
- What series does this 1838 gold eagle belong to?
- This specific coin belongs to the Liberty Head Gold Eagle series and is from the year 1838.
