1849 Liberty Head Gold Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Gold EagleWhat the 1849 Liberty Head Gold Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1849 Liberty Head Gold Eagle value — Ungraded $1,461 · MS62 $7,364 · MS66 $164,466. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 112.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Gold Eagle
- Year
- 1849
- Release date
- January 1, 1849
1849 Liberty Head Gold Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1849 Liberty Head Gold Eagle runs around $1461, a certified MS62 about $7364, and a high-grade MS66 commands $164466.
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 | $1,461 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $7,364 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $164,466 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $7.42 / $49.99 / $700 | 14 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 22, 2026, 14 live eBay listings ask $7.42–$700.00 (median $49.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1849 Liberty Head Gold Eagle?
- An ungraded 1849 Liberty Head Gold Eagle has a starting value of $1463.
- How much is an MS66 graded 1849 Liberty Head Gold Eagle worth?
- An MS66 graded 1849 Liberty Head Gold Eagle is valued at $173,477.
- Is the MS62 grade significantly different in value from the ungraded version?
- Yes, the MS62 grade is valued at $7364, which is substantially higher than the ungraded price of $1463.