1886 Liberty Head Gold Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Gold EagleWhat the 1886 Liberty Head Gold Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1886 Liberty Head Gold Eagle value — Ungraded $1,799 · MS62 $1,815. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 1.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
1886 $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle Gold Coin Philadelphia Business Strike KM#101eBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
Which version do you have?
For the cheapest ownership, purchase the Standard 1886 Liberty Head Gold Eagle for around $1800. The PROOF version, priced near $240,000, offers superior minting quality and presentation, appealing to top-tier collectors. If your goal is simply collecting the item, the Standard is the clear choice to save money. Those seeking the ultimate presentation and investment potential should pay the premium for the PROOF.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Gold Eagle
- Year
- 1886
- Release date
- January 1, 1886
1886 Liberty Head Gold Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1886 Liberty Head Gold Eagle runs around $1799, a certified MS62 about $1815, 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 | $1,799 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,815 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1,125 / $1,580 / $2,775 | 5 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 21, 2026, 5 live eBay listings ask $1,125.00–$2,775.00 (median $1,580.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1886 Liberty Head Gold Eagle?
- The ungraded 1886 Liberty Head Gold Eagle is currently listed starting at $1799.
- How does the MS62 condition affect the price of this coin?
- The MS62 graded version of the 1886 Liberty Head Gold Eagle is priced at $1809.
- What is the series and year of this gold eagle?
- This coin belongs to the Liberty Head Gold Eagle series and is from the year 1886.
