1870 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle — Coin Value

Liberty Head Quarter Eagle

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

1870 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle value — Ungraded $835 · MS62 $10,456. Prices updated August 2026.

Series · Liberty Head Quarter EagleMint · SYear · 1870
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$835
Ungraded
12.5×
$10,456
MS62

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Item details

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

1870 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle value

A raw (ungraded) 1870 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle runs around $835, a certified MS62 about $10456, 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$835eBay sold comps
MS62$10,456eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the value difference between the ungraded and MS62 versions of this coin?
The ungraded 1870 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is listed around $835, whereas the MS62 grade commands a much higher price of $10,459.
Is the 1870 S series a rare coin?
The 1870 S is part of the Liberty Head Quarter Eagle series and exhibits a wide range of market values based on its specific condition.
What is the mint mark for this specific coin?
This particular 1870 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle was minted in San Francisco, indicated by the 'S' mint mark.

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