1841 (O) Liberty Head 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
$72,000 AU53 04-13-2022 Stack's Bowers
Description
Produced at the New Orleans Mint, the 1841 (O) Liberty Head Eagle is part of the Liberty Head Eagles 1838-1907 series. With a mintage of 2,500, this is an extremely rare issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 4% of 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. Philadelphia and New Orleans struck eagles; the series was establishing regular two-mint production. Coined at the New Orleans Mint, which served the nation's southern economy from 1838 to 1909 and produced coins prized for their regional character. Estimated market value ranges from $13K to $162K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 16.7 grams, 26.8 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8583.
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