1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Quarter EagleWhat the 1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle value — Ungraded $660 · MS62 $836 · MS66 $9,988. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Liberty Head Quarter EagleYear · 1879
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Value by grade
$660
Ungraded
+27%
$836
MS62
15.1×
$9,988
MS66
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 15.1× raw.
Complete-in-box price history
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
- Year
- 1879
- Release date
- January 1, 1879
1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle runs around $660, a certified MS62 about $836, and a high-grade MS66 commands $9988.
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 | $660 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $836 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $9,988 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle?
- An ungraded 1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is currently valued at $669.
- How much more is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- The MS66 grade is valued at $9988, significantly higher than the MS62 grade's $856.
- Is the 1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle a rare coin?
- As a specific year and series, the 1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle holds distinct market value across various conditions.