1861 [TYPE 2] Liberty Head Quarter Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Quarter EagleWhat the 1861 [TYPE 2] Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1861 [TYPE 2] Liberty Head Quarter Eagle value — Ungraded 572,17 € · $660 · MS62 1.016 € · $1,172 · MS66 6.659 € · $7,681. Prices updated Juli 2026.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 11.6× raw.Chart values in USD
Monatlicher CIB-Wert, basierend auf Verkäufen. Chart values in USD.
See the actual sold listings on eBay ↗Live on eBay right now
Expired listings — price reference
1861 Type 2 2.5 Gold Liberty Quarter Eagle NGC AU Details Civil War Gold
1861 $2.50 New Reverse Liberty Head Quarter Eagle PCGS MS61
1861-P $2 1/2 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle New Reverse Civil War Date #475 - CHUNC
1861 $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle New Reverse MS62 PCGS *2719
1861 $2.50 New Reverse Liberty Head Quarter Eagle CACG MS65
1861 $2.50 Gold Liberty Head Quarter Eagle Type 2 NGC MS64 6606086-003eBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
Which version do you have?
For the lowest entry point, buy the Standard 1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle at $705. The TYPE 1 ($760) and TYPE 2 ($660) versions offer slight variations, likely in mintage or presentation, which appeals to specialists. If you prioritize saving money, stick to the Standard. Those willing to pay a premium for a specific version should choose based on their collecting focus.
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- PriceCharting — 1861 [TYPE 2] Liberty Head Quarter Eagle572,03 € · $659.83
Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
- Year
- 1861
- Release date
- January 1, 1861
1861 [TYPE 2] Liberty Head Quarter Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1861 [TYPE 2] Liberty Head Quarter Eagle runs around $660, a certified MS62 about $1172, and a high-grade MS66 commands $7681.
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 | 572,17 € · $660 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | 1.016 € · $1,172 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | 6.659 € · $7,681 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | 715,22 € / 1.210 € / 6.480 €$825 / $1,396 / $7,475 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 26, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $825.00–$7,474.99 (median $1,395.95).
Häufige Fragen
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded 1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle?
- An ungraded 1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle currently has an estimated resale value starting around $705.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- The MS66 condition is significantly more valuable, priced at $7678 compared to the MS62 grade of $1172.
- Is the 1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle a rare coin?
- As an 1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle, its value varies greatly depending on its condition, ranging from $705 ungraded to $7678 for MS66.