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1883 (S) Liberty Head Double Eagle

Strike Type
1883 (S) Gold Double Eagle coin

Coin Details

Year
1883
Denomination
Gold Double Eagle
Mint Mark
S
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907
Designer
James Barton Longacre
Mintage
1,189,000
Composition
90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight
33.4g
Diameter
34mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$4,881 - $9,082

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

$38,400 MS64 04-13-2022 Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1883 (S) Liberty Head Double Eagle represents a San Francisco Mint issue from the Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907 series. With a mintage of 1.2 million, this is a less common issue — the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 95% 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. Carson City double eagles from this era are among the most popular CC gold coins. The San Francisco Mint, a Gold Rush-era institution, now specializes in proof and collector coinage. 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 #9000.

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