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Liberty Head Coin

Vintage 22K Liberty Head Coin in 14K Gold Signet Ring
Vintage 22K Liberty Head Coin in 14K Gold Signet Ring

Vintage 22K Liberty Head Coin in 14K Gold Signet Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage from first glance, this statement signet centers an authentic 22k Liberty Head gold coin

Category

Vintage 1980s Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold

1882 $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle Gold Coin Pendant
1882 $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle Gold Coin Pendant

1882 $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle Gold Coin Pendant

Located in Westport, CT

An 1882 $5 gold Lady Liberty Eagle coin pendant, mounted in an 18K yellow gold radiating triangular

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Corum Yellow Gold $5 US Gold Coin Liberty Head Watch
Corum Yellow Gold $5 US Gold Coin Liberty Head Watch

Corum Yellow Gold $5 US Gold Coin Liberty Head Watch

By Corum

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Corum $5 US gold coin Liberty head. The case is 25mm, 18k gold original bracelet with Corum

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rose Gold 1908 Liberty Head Nickle Coin Pendant - 14k Currency
Rose Gold 1908 Liberty Head Nickle Coin Pendant - 14k Currency

Rose Gold 1908 Liberty Head Nickle Coin Pendant - 14k Currency

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Theme: Currency Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 1 5/32" (29.3mm) Tall (from extended bail): 1 13/32" (35.1mm) Wide: 1 3/32" (27.4mm) Interio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Corum 1880 S Liberty Head 10 Dollar US Gold Coin Watch
Corum 1880 S Liberty Head 10 Dollar US Gold Coin Watch

Corum 1880 S Liberty Head 10 Dollar US Gold Coin Watch

By Corum

Located in New York, NY

Corum 18k gold watch, with 1880 S Liberty Head 10 dollar US gold coin case. Case measures 28mm in

Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

1907 Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 Coin Pendant Necklace 3 CT Ruby Halo 14K Gold
1907 Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 Coin Pendant Necklace 3 CT Ruby Halo 14K Gold

1907 Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 Coin Pendant Necklace 3 CT Ruby Halo 14K Gold

Located in New York, NY

with a 22 Karat Gold Liberty Head Half Eagle 5 Dollar Coin set in a channel set Ruby halo in 14 Karat

Category

20th Century American Gilded Age Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Corum 20 Dollar Gold Coin Manual Watch
Corum 20 Dollar Gold Coin Manual Watch

Corum 20 Dollar Gold Coin Manual Watch

By Corum Watch Company

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Liberty Head design, meticulously integrated into its construction. The coin, often minted in 22K gold, is

Category

20th Century European Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

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Diamond and U. S. Liberty Head Coin Men's Ring
Diamond and U. S. Liberty Head Coin Men's Ring

Diamond and U. S. Liberty Head Coin Men's Ring

Located in Pikesville, MD

. liberty head dollar gold coin surrounded by 19 single cut diamonds. Diamond quality is approximately H

Category

1990s Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1886 S $5 Gold Liberty Head Coin in 14 Karat Bezel and Chain
1886 S $5 Gold Liberty Head Coin in 14 Karat Bezel and Chain

1886 S $5 Gold Liberty Head Coin in 14 Karat Bezel and Chain

Located in Bellmore, NY

Remarkable beauty and high gold content have made the Gold Liberty Head $5 Gold Piece a long

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold

David Webb Gold $5 Liberty Head Coin Cufflinks
David Webb Gold $5 Liberty Head Coin Cufflinks

David Webb Gold $5 Liberty Head Coin Cufflinks

By David Webb

Located in New York City, NY

Handsome 18K yellow gold coin cufflinks by David Webb. They feature 1880s $5 Liberty Head coins

Category

Late 20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Liberty Head Coin Necklace
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Liberty Head Coin Necklace

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Liberty Head Coin Necklace

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

David Webb coin chain necklace. Featuring a U.S. $10 coin, the front with the Liberty Head, reverse

Category

20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Liberty Head Five Dollar Coin Gold Cufflinks
Liberty Head Five Dollar Coin Gold Cufflinks

Liberty Head Five Dollar Coin Gold Cufflinks

Located in New York City, NY

Historic cufflinks featuring the Liberty Head $5 gold coin in a 14K yellow gold setting. The

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Vintage 1960s Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Coin Watch
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Coin Watch

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Coin Watch

By Cartier

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

$20 coin from 1903 (Liberty Head Coin)

Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1980s Gold Coin Nugget Ladies' Watch
Vintage 1980s Gold Coin Nugget Ladies' Watch

Vintage 1980s Gold Coin Nugget Ladies' Watch

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H 1.34 in W 0.91 in Dm 0.83 in

Vintage 1980s Gold Coin Nugget Ladies' Watch

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

An unusual and curious vintage gold nugget style ladies' cocktail dress watch. A Liberty head coin

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Indian Head Liberty Coin Gold Money Clip
Tiffany & Co. Indian Head Liberty Coin Gold Money Clip

Tiffany & Co. Indian Head Liberty Coin Gold Money Clip

Located in New York City, NY

1912 Liberty Indian head coin with eagle on the back. Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co., 14k.

Category

Vintage 1950s More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 1926 Indian Head Liberty Coin Ring
14 Karat Yellow Gold 1926 Indian Head Liberty Coin Ring

14 Karat Yellow Gold 1926 Indian Head Liberty Coin Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold / 1926 Indian Head Liberty Coin Dimensions: ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold American Liberty Head Ten Dollar Coin Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Gold American Liberty Head Ten Dollar Coin Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry

Gold American Liberty Head Ten Dollar Coin Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Gold Coin Necklace. Hand set with American Liberty Head 10 Dollar Gold Coin

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue and White "Liberty" Coverlet, Made in 1949 for Aurissa A. Gillett
Blue and White "Liberty" Coverlet, Made in 1949 for Aurissa A. Gillett

Blue and White "Liberty" Coverlet, Made in 1949 for Aurissa A. Gillett

Located in York County, PA

layout for this star count. Flanking in each corner are depictions of a Liberty head coin, cradled by

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Antique 1840s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

1910 2.50 dollar Indian Head 22k Gold Coin Pendant with 14k Yellow Gold Bezel
1910 2.50 dollar Indian Head 22k Gold Coin Pendant with 14k Yellow Gold Bezel

1910 2.50 dollar Indian Head 22k Gold Coin Pendant with 14k Yellow Gold Bezel

Located in beverly hills, CA

The pendant showcases the 1910 2.50 dollar Indian Head gold coin, containing approximately 22K gold

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Gold, Diamond and Gold Coin Necklace
Gold, Diamond and Gold Coin Necklace

Gold, Diamond and Gold Coin Necklace

Located in New York, NY

extraordinary trio of authentic U.S. Liberty Head gold coins, each framed in a halo of brilliant-cut diamonds

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Yellow Gold Valuable Coins Collection with Display
Yellow Gold Valuable Coins Collection with Display

Yellow Gold Valuable Coins Collection with Display

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

coin, Liberty Head, Double Eagle and Capped Bust Half Dollar. From the left top to the right: 1. St

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20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Diamond, Emerald & Gold Coin Pendant-Necklace
Estate Diamond, Emerald & Gold Coin Pendant-Necklace

Estate Diamond, Emerald & Gold Coin Pendant-Necklace

Located in San Francisco, CA

Circa 1970's, the 14k pendant features an 1881 US $10 Liberty Head gold coin, surrounded by 11

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Cartier Sapphire Gold Liberty Head Coin Money Clip
Cartier Sapphire Gold Liberty Head Coin Money Clip

Cartier Sapphire Gold Liberty Head Coin Money Clip

Located in New York City, NY

is rich blue cabochon. The coin, dated 1853, is a $1 Liberty head coin. Hallmarks:

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Vintage 1940s More Jewelry

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Ebel Concealed Gold $20 Liberty Head Coin Pocket Watch
Ebel Concealed Gold $20 Liberty Head Coin Pocket Watch

Ebel Concealed Gold $20 Liberty Head Coin Pocket Watch

By Ebel

Located in New York City, NY

Head gold coin. Features a manual wind movement. 35mm diameter. Beautifully made and very collectible.

Category

Late 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

US Gold Coin Liberty Head Cufflinks
US Gold Coin Liberty Head Cufflinks

US Gold Coin Liberty Head Cufflinks

Located in Stamford, CT

1960’s 14k yellow gold cuff links with solid backs, twisted wire edges. 1897 liberty head coin

Category

Vintage 1960s Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 22K Fine Gold 1852 Liberty Head Ring
Vintage 22K Fine Gold 1852 Liberty Head Ring

Vintage 22K Fine Gold 1852 Liberty Head Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

weight at 17.75 grams the ring is 14k and the liberty head coin is solid 22k gold. Size 7, Please note

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold

Victorian One Dollar Liberty Head United States Gold Coin Earrings
Victorian One Dollar Liberty Head United States Gold Coin Earrings

Victorian One Dollar Liberty Head United States Gold Coin Earrings

Located in Boston, MA

yellow gold, each earring features a genuine United States one dollar gold coin. The coins display a

Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900 US Liberty Head Coin Set in Diamond 14 Karat Frame

1900 US Liberty Head Coin Set in Diamond 14 Karat Frame

Located in Nashville, TN

Twenty dollar Liberty head coin set in a 14K yellow gold enhancer frame. Frame is surrounded by 32

Category

20th Century American Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

White Diamond, Gold

Five Dollar Liberty Head Gold Coin Cufflinks
Five Dollar Liberty Head Gold Coin Cufflinks

Five Dollar Liberty Head Gold Coin Cufflinks

Located in New York City, NY

Five dollar Liberty head gold coins set as cufflinks.

Category

American Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold

Corum Yellow Gold $20 Liberty Head US Coin Wristwatch

Corum Yellow Gold $20 Liberty Head US Coin Wristwatch

By Corum

Located in Dallas, TX

This certified pre-owned Corum coin watch is crafted from a $20 liberty head US coin from 1904

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1908 14-karat Gold Indian Head Liberty Coin Ring, Artist Signed
1908 14-karat Gold Indian Head Liberty Coin Ring, Artist Signed

1908 14-karat Gold Indian Head Liberty Coin Ring, Artist Signed

By Bela Lyon Pratt

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1908 Indian head Liberty gold coin set in a 14-karat yellow gold ring with latticework band. Size

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

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French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Lady's Watch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Lady's watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The case is square, decorated with golden Arabic numerals. The bottom marked "Juvénia Swiss manufacture Switerland". Small ...

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Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

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By Rolex

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By Ebel

Located in Tel Aviv, IL

This is a beautiful ladies wrist watch by Ebel. The case and fancy link band is crafted from 18k yellow gold, white face. Gold tone hands wit Swiss quartz battery.

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Liberty Head Coin For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the liberty head coin you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 14k gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 15 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a liberty head coin from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A liberty head coin from Corum, David Webb and Navajo — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A liberty head coin can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut and single cut alternatives. When shopping for a liberty head coin, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Liberty Head Coin?

On average, a liberty head coin at 1stDibs sells for $3,825, while they’re typically $1,680 on the low end and $30,400 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.