1879 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Gold EagleWhat the 1879 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1879 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle value — Ungraded $1,406 · MS62 $2,611. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Liberty Head Gold EagleMint · SYear · 1879
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Value by grade
$1,406
Ungraded
+86%
$2,611
MS62
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 1.9× raw.
Complete-in-box price history
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Gold Eagle
- Year
- 1879
- Mint
- S
- Release date
- January 1, 1879
1879 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1879 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle runs around $1406, a certified MS62 about $2611, 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 | $1,406 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $2,611 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded 1879 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle?
- An ungraded 1879 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle is currently valued at $1412.
- How much more is the MS62 graded version worth compared to ungraded?
- The MS62 graded version is valued at $2611, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- What is the series and mint mark for this specific Gold Eagle?
- This piece belongs to the Liberty Head Gold Eagle series and has an 'S' mint mark.
