1859 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle — Coin Value

Liberty Head Quarter Eagle

What the 1859 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1859 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle value — Ungraded $1,141 · MS62 $8,114. Prices updated August 2026.

Series · Liberty Head Quarter EagleMint · SYear · 1859
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$1,141
Ungraded
7.1×
$8,114
MS62

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Item details

Series
Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Year
1859
Mint
S
Release date
January 1, 1859

1859 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle value

A raw (ungraded) 1859 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle runs around $1141, a certified MS62 about $8114, 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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Ungraded$1,141eBay sold comps
MS62$8,114eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the value range for this 1859 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle?
Ungraded examples are valued around $1115, whereas a Mint State 62 (MS62) version sells for $8114.
Is the 1859 S a rare coin?
As part of the Liberty Head Quarter Eagle series, the 1859 S is a collectible piece with distinct market pricing based on its grade.
What does 'S' refer to on this coin?
The 'S' indicates the mint mark for this specific 1859 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle.

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