1851 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Quarter EagleWhat the 1851 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1851 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle value — Ungraded $668 · MS62 $955 · MS66 $9,000. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 13.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
- Year
- 1851
- Release date
- January 1, 1851
1851 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1851 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle runs around $668, a certified MS62 about $955, and a high-grade MS66 commands $9000.
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 | $668 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $955 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $9,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1,100 / $1,100 / $1,100 | 1 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 26, 2026, 1 live eBay listing ask $1,100.00–$1,100.00 (median $1,100.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1851 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle?
- An ungraded 1851 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is currently listed around $630.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- The MS66 grade is significantly more valuable, listed at $9000 compared to the MS62's $955.
- What series does this specific 1851 coin belong to?
- This coin belongs to the Liberty Head Quarter Eagle series.