1873 Liberty Head Double Eagle - Open 3
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
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
$112,125 MS65 01-05-2011 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1873 Liberty Head Double Eagle - Open 3 is a Gold Double Eagle from the Philadelphia Mint, belonging to the Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907 series. With a mintage of 1.7 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 4th of 5 mint variants by mintage, with 31% 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. The Coinage Act of 1873 reformed U.S. monetary policy, reinforcing the gold standard. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $4.9K to $9.1K 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 #8967.
External References
Error Varieties(2)
WDDO-001 Doubled Die Obverse
WDDR-001 Doubled Die Reverse
Other Strike Types in This Series
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