1856 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle — Coin Value

Liberty Head Quarter Eagle

What 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

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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

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$755eBay sold comps
MS62$4,200eBay 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.

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