1881 Liberty Head Double Eagle

Last updated: September, 17 2024
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CoinTrackers.com estimates the value of a 1881 Liberty Head Double Eagle in average condition to be worth $11000.00, while one in mint state could be valued around $175,000.00.


1881 Liberty Head Double Eagle
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  • Year: 1881
  • Mint Mark: No mint mark
  • Type: Liberty Double Eagle
  • Price: $11000.00-$175000.00+
  • Face Value: 20.00 USD
  • Produced: 2,000
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Gold Weight: .96750 oz.
  • Gold Value: $2,576






Notes: This is the most valuable version of the 1881 Liberty Head Double Eagles.

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How much is a 1881 Liberty Head Double Eagle worth?

In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around $11000.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $175,000 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 1881, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].


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Most Valuable

The most valuable Liberty Head Double Eagle's. Prices listed are for MS-65 certified. Visit the link to learn more about each coin.

Image Year Mint Worth
Liberty Head Double Eagle Image 1891 $180k
Liberty Head Double Eagle Image 1881 $175k
Liberty Head Double Eagle Image 1886 $150k
Liberty Head Double Eagle Image 1885 $150k
Liberty Head Double Eagle Image 1884 $150k
Liberty Head Double Eagle Image 1882 $150k
Liberty Head Double Eagle Image 1883 $114k
Liberty Head Double Eagle Image 1887 $89k
Liberty Head Double Eagle Image 1892 $80k
Liberty Head Double Eagle Image 1882 CC $80k
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Numismatic vs Intrinsic Value: This coin in poor condition is still worth $8,424 more than the intrinsic value from gold content of $, this coin is thus more valuable to a collector than to a gold bug. Coins worth more to a collectors may be a better long term investment. If the metal prices drop you still have a coin that a numismatic would want to buy.

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Current gold melt value* for a 1882 CC Liberty Head Double Eagle is $2,576 and this price is based off the current gold spot price of $2,662.89 This value is dynamic so bookmark it and comeback for an up to the minute gold melt value.

***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value. Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.

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