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1854 Liberty Head Double Eagle - Large Date

Strike Type
1854 (P) Gold Double Eagle coin

Coin Details

Year
1854
Denomination
Gold Double Eagle
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907
Designer
James Barton Longacre
Mintage
757,899
Composition
90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight
33.4g
Diameter
34mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$6,498 - $81,696

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

$102,000 MS64 10-14-2018 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1854 Liberty Head Double Eagle - Large Date is a Gold Double Eagle produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907 series. With a mintage of 757,899, this is a less common issue — ranked 3rd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 46% 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 surrounded by a glory of rays. Three-mint production established. The 1854-O large date is a notable variety. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $6.5K to $82K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 33.4 grams, 34 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #98911.

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