Two die varieties exist. On the first, the 7 and 1 in the date almost touch and the serifs on the 1s are long. On the second, the 7 and 1 are further apart and the serifs on the 1s are shorter.

There were 30 Proofs struck and approximately eight to twelve of these exist. As with all Proof Type Two Double Eagles, this is an exceedingly rare issue which is almost never offered for sale.

The 1871 Double Eagle is a scarce coin in all grades. When available, the typical specimen will grade in the XF40 to XF45 range. In AU53, the 1871 Double Eagle becomes very scarce and is legitimately rare in the higher AU grades. Mint State pieces are rare, but a small number of very choice (MS63 to MS64) pieces exist. We are aware of at least one MS64 1871 Double Eagle being valued at an excess of $100,000.

Condition Census: An 1871 Double Eagle which grades MS62
qualifies as a Condition Census example of this date.

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