1894 Liberty Eagle

HBCC#:

1030

Breen#:

7045

BD#:

n/a

Judd#:

n/a

Pollock#:

n/a

This design modification is similar to half eagles, with the addition of a motto on a ribbon above the eagle. The addition of this motto was in response to the Act of March 3, 1865. In addition to Philadelphia, coins of this type were struck in San Francisco, Carson City, New Orleans, and Denver. From a mintage of just 43 Proofs, possibly 20 survive today, with gem-quality Proofs of the highest rarity.

Provenance:

Purchased from Stanley Kesselman, May 1, 1974.

Obverse:

As preceding.

Reverse:

As preceding, but with IN GOD WE TRUST added on a ribbon above the eagle's head in 1866.

Commentary: