1852 (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
$49,938 MS64 04-27-2023 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1852 (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 72,574, this is a scarce issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 10% 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. Continued high mintages across multiple facilities as Gold Rush gold was coined. 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 $3.6K to $28K 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 #8251.
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