This coin is also called a half-eagle. In lower grades its value is determined by the current price of gold, so those prices will change with the market.
Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter. It may be blank or there may be a CC or S.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 10/2011:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $492
Moderately worn - $504
Slightly worn - $516
Almost no wear - $552
Uncirculated - $606 to $21,740 depending on quality
"CC" mint mark (Carson City):
Very worn - $492
Moderately worn - $660
Slightly worn - $1,260
Almost no wear - $6,188
Uncirculated - $18,130 to $54,380
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $492
Moderately worn - $504
Slightly worn - $516
Almost no wear - $556
Uncirculated - $690 to $5,530
DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmarks. The 1879 Liberty Head eagle is a common date $10 gold piece. Values are $820.00-$960.00 depending on the grade of the coin.
about 13.000 euro
It's NOT gold and just a dollar. The last year the US made a one dollar gold coin was 1889.
The 1879 $10 gold piece was minted at 4 different mints. The mintmark is a small letter located on the reverse [tails] side of the coin just under the eagle. There should be a "D", a "CC", an "O" or none at all. If there is no mintmark at all then that means the coin was minted at Philadelphia. Locate the mintmark and then resubmit your question and an approximate value can be determined.
About $325, for its gold content.
Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmarks. The 1879 Liberty Head eagle is a common date $10 gold piece. Values are $820.00-$960.00 depending on the grade of the coin.
Current value is $109.44
$275.00 to $300.00 in circulated condition
about 13.000 euro
As of today about $250.00
It's NOT gold and just a dollar. The last year the US made a one dollar gold coin was 1889.
The 1879 $10 gold piece was minted at 4 different mints. The mintmark is a small letter located on the reverse [tails] side of the coin just under the eagle. There should be a "D", a "CC", an "O" or none at all. If there is no mintmark at all then that means the coin was minted at Philadelphia. Locate the mintmark and then resubmit your question and an approximate value can be determined.
About $325, for its gold content.
1896S .999 fine gold
2009 50 dollar gold piece 1oz worth money value
It's worth exactly one dollar (and it's made of brass, not gold).
A date is needed for an accurate evaluation