1861 Liberty Head Gold Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Gold EagleWhat the 1861 Liberty Head Gold Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1861 Liberty Head Gold Eagle value — Ungraded $2,176 · MS62 $8,225. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 3.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
1861-S $2.50 Liberty Head Gold Quarter Eagle KEY DATE Coin PCGS VF25 Shield Slab
1861 GOLD $2.5 LIBERTY HEAD $2.5 QUARTER EAGLE CIVIL WAR DATE COIN
1861 Type 1 Old Reverse Liberty Head Quarter Eagle $2.50 Gold PCGS MS62
1861 $2.50 Liberty Head Gold Quarter Eagle - NGC MS 62 - Free Shipping USA
1861 $2.50 Dollar Liberty Head Quarter Eagle New Reverse Unc. U.S Gold Coin
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Gold Eagle
- Year
- 1861
- Release date
- January 1, 1861
1861 Liberty Head Gold Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1861 Liberty Head Gold Eagle runs around $2176, a certified MS62 about $8225, 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 | $2,176 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $8,225 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $795.95 / $1,800 / $9,942 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 21, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $795.95–$9,941.75 (median $1,799.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1861 Liberty Head Gold Eagle?
- An ungraded 1861 Liberty Head Gold Eagle is valued starting at $2120.
- How much more valuable is an MS62 graded coin compared to an ungraded one?
- An MS62 graded version of this 1861 Liberty Head Gold Eagle is valued at $8225, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- What series does this specific gold eagle belong to?
- This coin belongs to the Liberty Head Gold Eagle series.