1888 Liberty Head Gold Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Gold EagleWhat the 1888 Liberty Head Gold Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1888 Liberty Head Gold Eagle value — Ungraded $1,272 · MS62 $2,492. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 2.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Gold Eagle
- Year
- 1888
- Release date
- January 1, 1888
1888 Liberty Head Gold Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1888 Liberty Head Gold Eagle runs around $1272, a certified MS62 about $2492, 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 | $1,272 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $2,492 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1,943 / $4,593 / $4,593 | 2 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 22, 2026, 2 live eBay listings ask $1,942.75–$4,593.25 (median $4,593.25).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between ungraded and graded?
- Ungraded 1888 Liberty Head Gold Eagles start at $1272, whereas an MS62 graded example is valued at $2492.
- Is the 1888 year common or rare?
- The item is specifically listed as the 1888 Liberty Head Gold Eagle.
- Where can I find this 1888 gold eagle?
- You can find this 1888 Liberty Head Gold Eagle on our resale-value marketplace.
