1861 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Gold EagleWhat the 1861 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1861 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle value — Ungraded $5,079. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Liberty Head Gold EagleMint · SYear · 1861
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Gold Eagle
- Year
- 1861
- Mint
- S
- Release date
- January 1, 1861
1861 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1861 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle runs around $5079, a certified MS62 about null, 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 | $5,079 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2,396 / $6,400 / $11,575 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 16, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $2,395.95–$11,575.00 (median $6,399.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current estimated value of this 1861 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle?
- The ungraded 1861 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle is currently valued at $5061.
- Is the condition of this coin graded?
- No, this specific item is listed as ungraded.
- What series does this 1861 gold eagle belong to?
- This coin belongs to the Liberty Head Gold Eagle series.
