1844 (O) 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
$38,775 MS63+ 07-28-2022 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1844 (O) Liberty Head Half Eagle was struck at the New Orleans Mint as a Gold Half Eagle in the Liberty Head Half Eagles 1839-1908 series. With a mintage of 364,600, this is a less common issue — the highest mintage among 4 variants, accounting for 45% of the year's 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. Half eagles struck at Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dahlonega, and New Orleans during the Texas annexation era. 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 $1.5K to $20K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.65 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8222.
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