1839 (C) Liberty Head Half Eagle
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$336,000 MS64 08-31-2022 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1839 (C) Liberty Head Half Eagle is a Gold Half Eagle produced at the Charlotte Mint as part of the Liberty Head Half Eagles 1839-1908 series. With a mintage of 17,205, this is a scarce issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 11% of total production. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM. First year of the Liberty Head Half Eagle, beginning a 69-year run. Struck at the Charlotte Mint in North Carolina, which struck gold coins from 1838 until the Civil War closed it in 1861 — all Charlotte mint coins are scarce. Estimated market value ranges from $6.8K to $93K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 22.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8192.
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