1898 Liberty Head Gold Eagle — Coin Value
Liberty Head Gold EagleWhat the 1898 Liberty Head Gold Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1898 Liberty Head Gold Eagle value — Ungraded $2,105 · MS62 $1,427 · MS66 $9,796. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 4.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
See the actual sold listings on eBay ↗Live on eBay right now
Expired listings — price reference
1898 $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle Gold Coin Business Strike Philadelphia
1898-S $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle Gold Coin San Francisco S Mint Business StrikeeBay 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 most affordable ownership, the Standard 1898 Liberty Head Gold Eagle at $2156 is your choice. The PROOF version, priced at $69768, offers significant premium value through its superior minting quality and collectible presentation. Buyers prioritizing investment potential and display quality should pay the premium for the PROOF. Those seeking basic ownership should stick with the Standard.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Gold Eagle
- Year
- 1898
- Release date
- January 1, 1898
1898 Liberty Head Gold Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1898 Liberty Head Gold Eagle runs around $2105, a certified MS62 about $1427, and a high-grade MS66 commands $9796.
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 | $2,105 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,427 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $9,796 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1,250 / $1,400 / $1,400 | 2 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 21, 2026, 2 live eBay listings ask $1,250.00–$1,400.00 (median $1,400.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1898 Liberty Head Gold Eagle?
- An ungraded 1898 Liberty Head Gold Eagle is currently valued at $2165.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- The MS66 grade is valued at $9796, significantly higher than the MS62 grade's value of $1559.
- Is the 1898 Liberty Head Gold Eagle a good investment?
- Yes, the wide range of values, from $2165 ungraded to $9796 MS66, indicates strong potential for collectors.
