1886 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Gold EagleWhat the 1886 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1886 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle value — Ungraded $1,868 · MS62 $1,696 · MS66 $275,506. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 147.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
1886 S Liberty HEAD $5 HALF EAGLE GOLD PCGS Ms 61 Blue Label Coin Proof Like
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Gold Eagle
- Year
- 1886
- Mint
- S
- Release date
- January 1, 1886
1886 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1886 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle runs around $1868, a certified MS62 about $1696, and a high-grade MS66 commands $275506.
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 | $1,868 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,696 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $275,506 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1,125 / $1,700 / $1,800 | 4 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 21, 2026, 4 live eBay listings ask $1,125.00–$1,800.00 (median $1,700.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1886 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle?
- An ungraded 1886 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle starts at a value of $1906.
- How much more valuable is the MS66 grade compared to the ungraded condition?
- The MS66 grade is significantly more valuable, listed at $284,522 compared to the ungraded price.
- Is the 1886 S a rare coin?
- Yes, this specific series and year, the 1886 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle, is a collectible item with varying market values.
