1896 Liberty Head Gold Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Gold EagleWhat the 1896 Liberty Head Gold Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1896 Liberty Head Gold Eagle value — Ungraded $1,977 · MS62 $1,793. 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
1896-S Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 Coin - PCGS MS62 (BU UNC) - $2,750 ValueeBay 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 way to own it, buy the Standard 1896 Liberty Head Gold Eagle for around $2081. The PROOF version at $76501 offers a superior presentation, typically involving higher quality minting and packaging, signifying a premium collectible. If your goal is ownership and value retention without extreme investment, choose Standard; if you prioritize top-tier presentation and rarity, the PROOF is for you.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Gold Eagle
- Year
- 1896
- Release date
- January 1, 1896
1896 Liberty Head Gold Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1896 Liberty Head Gold Eagle runs around $1977, a certified MS62 about $1793, 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 | $1,977 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,793 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2,266 / $2,266 / $2,266 | 1 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 21, 2026, 1 live eBay listing ask $2,265.75–$2,265.75 (median $2,265.75).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the approximate value of an ungraded 1896 Liberty Head Gold Eagle?
- An ungraded 1896 Liberty Head Gold Eagle is valued around $2081.
- How does the MS62 condition affect the price of this coin?
- An MS62 graded version of the 1896 Liberty Head Gold Eagle is valued at $1793.
- What series does this specific gold eagle belong to?
- This coin is part of the Liberty Head Gold Eagle series.