1870 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle — Coin Value

Liberty Head Gold Eagle

What the 1870 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1870 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle value — Ungraded $2,665. Prices updated August 2026.

Series · Liberty Head Gold EagleMint · SYear · 1870
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Item details

Series
Liberty Head Gold Eagle
Year
1870
Mint
S
Release date
January 1, 1870

1870 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle value

A raw (ungraded) 1870 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle runs around $2665, 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.

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What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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Ungraded$2,665eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$6,300 / $6,300 / $6,3001 live eBay listings

Market check: As of July 17, 2026, 1 live eBay listing ask $6,299.99–$6,299.99 (median $6,299.99).

Frequently asked questions

What is the current estimated value of this 1870 S Gold Eagle?
The ungraded value for this 1870 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle is listed at $2610.
Is the 1870 S series considered rare?
Yes, this item belongs to the sought-after Liberty Head Gold Eagle series from the year 1870.
Does the 'S' designation affect the value?
The 'S' mint mark identifies this specific piece within the 1870 Liberty Head Gold Eagle series.

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