1893 Liberty Head Double 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
$69,000 MS67 03-01-2009 Bowers & Merena
Description
Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1893 Liberty Head Double Eagle is part of the Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907 series. With a mintage of 344,280, this is a scarce issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 25% 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 1893-CC is the final Carson City double eagle. 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 $5.9K 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 #9022.
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