1856 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Quarter EagleWhat the 1856 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1856 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle value — Ungraded $605 · MS62 $844 · MS66 $144,280. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 238.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
- Year
- 1856
- Release date
- January 1, 1856
1856 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1856 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle runs around $605, a certified MS62 about $844, and a high-grade MS66 commands $144280.
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 | $605 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $844 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $144,280 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2,646 / $2,646 / $2,646 | 1 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 26, 2026, 1 live eBay listing ask $2,646.00–$2,646.00 (median $2,646.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1856 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle?
- An ungraded 1856 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is listed with a starting value of $622.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- The MS66 grade commands a significantly higher price, reaching $142,056 compared to the MS62 grade at $838.
- Is the 1856 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle a rare coin?
- As a specific year in the Liberty Head Quarter Eagle series, its value varies widely by condition, from $622 ungraded to $142,056 graded.