1881 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Gold EagleWhat the 1881 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1881 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle value — Ungraded $1,664 · MS62 $2,060 · MS66 $267,332. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 160.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Gold Eagle
- Year
- 1881
- Mint
- S
- Release date
- January 1, 1881
1881 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1881 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle runs around $1664, a certified MS62 about $2060, and a high-grade MS66 commands $267332.
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 | $1,664 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $2,060 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $267,332 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2,600 / $2,600 / $2,600 | 1 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 22, 2026, 1 live eBay listing ask $2,600.00–$2,600.00 (median $2,600.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1881 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle?
- The ungraded 1881 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle is currently valued at $1664.
- How much is an MS62 graded version of this coin worth?
- An MS62 graded 1881 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle is listed with a value of $1431.
- Why is the MS66 condition so much more valuable?
- The MS66 grade for this coin is exceptionally rare, resulting in a high valuation of $266,682.
