1879 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Quarter EagleWhat the 1879 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1879 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle value — Ungraded $699 · MS62 $4,085. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Liberty Head Quarter EagleMint · SYear · 1879
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Value by grade
$699
Ungraded
5.8×
$4,085
MS62
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Complete-in-box price history
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
- Year
- 1879
- Mint
- S
- Release date
- January 1, 1879
1879 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1879 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle runs around $699, a certified MS62 about $4085, 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 | $699 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $4,085 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the price difference between the ungraded and MS62 versions?
- The ungraded 1879 S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is listed at $698, whereas the MS62 grade is valued at $4395.
- Is the 1879 S a rare coin?
- This coin belongs to the Liberty Head Quarter Eagle series and is available in both ungraded and certified MS62 conditions.
- What is the year and mint mark for this coin?
- This specific coin is from the year 1879 and was minted at the S facility.