1896 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Gold EagleWhat the 1896 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1896 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle value — Ungraded $1,385 · MS62 $3,188. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 2.3× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Gold Eagle
- Year
- 1896
- Mint
- S
- Release date
- January 1, 1896
1896 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1896 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle runs around $1385, a certified MS62 about $3188, 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 | $1,385 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $3,188 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2,266 / $2,266 / $2,266 | 1 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 22, 2026, 1 live eBay listing ask $2,265.75–$2,265.75 (median $2,265.75).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between the ungraded and MS62 versions?
- The MS62 graded version is valued significantly higher at $3187 compared to the ungraded condition at $1385.
- Is the 1896 S a rare coin?
- This is a specific year and mint mark, making it a sought-after piece within the Liberty Head Gold Eagle series.
- What is the listed price for the ungraded 1896 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle?
- The current listed price for the ungraded 1896 S Liberty Head Gold Eagle is $1385.
