1842 (C) Liberty Head Quarter 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
$182,500 MS65 05-23-2021 David Lawrence RC
Description
The 1842 (C) Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is a Gold Quarter Eagle produced at the Charlotte Mint as part of the Liberty Head Quarter Eagles 1840-1907 series. With a mintage of 6,729, this is a scarce issue — ranked 3rd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 20% 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 Charlotte mints produced quarter eagles, with modest mintages across all facilities. 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 $3.4K to $93K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 4.18 grams, 18 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7724.
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