1856 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Quarter EagleWhat the 1856 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1856 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle value — Ungraded $755 · MS62 $4,200. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Liberty Head Quarter EagleMint · SYear · 1856
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Value by grade
$755
Ungraded
5.6×
$4,200
MS62
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 5.6× raw.
Complete-in-box price history
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
- Year
- 1856
- Mint
- S
- Release date
- January 1, 1856
1856 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1856 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle runs around $755, a certified MS62 about $4200, 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 | $755 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $4,200 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between the ungraded and MS62 versions?
- The ungraded 1856 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is valued around $751, whereas the MS62 condition sells for $4200.
- Is the 1856 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle a rare coin?
- Yes, this coin belongs to the Liberty Head Quarter Eagle series and is a specific year/mint combination.
- What is the mint mark for this coin?
- The mint mark for this specific 1856 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is S.