Start with the exact coin
The Liberty Head name covers several historic U.S. gold denominations. Confirm the dollar value and year before shopping. A quarter eagle, half eagle, eagle and double eagle each require a different size route.
A coin showing a standing Liberty may belong to a different series. In particular, the Saint-Gaudens $20 and modern American Gold Eagle are not the Liberty Head designs covered here.
Match the coin to its setting
| Coin | Diameter | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| $2.50 quarter eagle | 18 mm | Browse bezels for $2.50 quarter eagle |
| $5 half eagle | 21.6 mm for later issues | Browse bezels for $5 half eagle |
| $10 eagle | 27 mm | Browse bezels for $10 eagle |
| $20 double eagle | About 34 mm* | Browse bezels for $20 double eagle |
The table is a reference for identifying the size group, not a guaranteed mounting tolerance. Check the exact product’s coin compatibility and the measured thickness of your coin.
Early $5 exception: 1839 and some 1840 Liberty Head half eagles measure 22.5 mm. They do not belong in a standard 21.6 mm half-eagle bezel. Confirm the date and variety before ordering.
*For the $20 double eagle: PCGS and NGC list a 34 mm diameter, while our supplier fit reference uses 34.1 mm and some mounting titles use a rounded 34.2 mm. Confirm your actual coin and the selected bezel rather than treating these catalog numbers as exact equivalents.
Make it a personal keepsake
A smaller denomination can make a more compact family keepsake. A double eagle gives the portrait a broad presence and needs a chain and bail appropriate to the complete pendant. Compare the outer frame dimensions, not just the coin diameter, when deciding how large you want the necklace to feel.
Before mounting an inherited or unfamiliar coin, have its identity and condition checked. A bezel can leave contact marks even when it is removable. Keep any provenance or grading paperwork, and do not remove a certified coin from its holder solely to try a mounting.
Choose prong-set or screw-top construction based on the selected mounting and how it will be fitted. Check the bail and chain end fitting before completing the necklace. The listing is for the empty bezel; coins and chains are not included.
Compare matching bezels
Use the collection to compare available frames for your coin. Product details remain the final check for fit, metal, closure and what is included.
Shop Liberty Head Gold Coin BezelsCoin reference sources
U.S. Mint: historic gold eagles · PCGS: Liberty Head quarter eagle · PCGS: Liberty Head half eagle and early large-diameter issues · NGC: Liberty Head eagle · PCGS: Liberty Head double eagle
Specifications are reference information. Verify the exact issue and actual coin before fitting a bezel.