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The United States utilized a two-cent coin for just ten years, from 1864 to 1873.
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Popular because this coin was struck under authority of the Confederate States of America (CSA) after the Dahlonega Mint was taken over by Confederate troops early in the Civil War.
Obverse Description
Indian head portrait with crown centered in the design surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.
Reverse Description
"1 DOLLAR" is centered with date below, surrounded by a large wreath tied in a bow at the bottom. Mint mark appears at the bottom below the blow.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8086
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1861
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
1.672 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0538 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0484 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1861-D
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
1,250
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1856-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7559
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Coin Value History
1861-D G$1 MS
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1861-D G$1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$360,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $300,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 3, 1856-1889 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 3, 1856-1889 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1864-g$1-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $341 – $100,000
1856 G$1 Slanted 5 MS
Worth: $340 – $30,000
1856 G$1 Upright 5 MS
Worth: $342 – $31,000
1856-D G$1 MS
Worth: $3,300 – $72,000
1857 G$1 MS
Worth: $340 – $45,000
1857-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $15,600
1857-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,300 – $80,000
1857-S G$1 MS
Worth: $400 – $31,200
1858 G$1 MS
Worth: $340 – $180,000
1858-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $90,000
1858-S G$1 MS
Worth: $350 – $48,000
1859 G$1 MS
Worth: $340 – $13,500
1859-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $33,600
1859-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $50,400
1859-S G$1 MS
Worth: $460 – $31,200
1861-D G$1 AU55 PCGS. Winter 12-Q. ...
$88,450
1861-D G$1 AU58 PCGS. Winter 12-Q....
$96,000
1861-D G$1 AU53 PCGS. CAC. Winter 12-Q....
$72,000
1861-D Gold Dollar. Winter 12-Q, the only known dies. AU Details--Planchet Flaw (PCGS).
$26,400
1861-D G$1 -- Mount Removed, Tooled, Re-engraved, Cleaned -- ANACS. VF20 Details. Variety 12-Q....
$9,600
1861-D G$1 MS61 PCGS. Variety 12-Q....
$126,000
1861-D G$1 MS63 PCGS. CAC. Variety 12-Q....
$180,000
1861-D Gold Dollar. Winter 12-Q, the only known dies. AU-50 (PCGS).
$63,000
1861-D G$1 XF45 PCGS. Variety 12-Q. ...
$60,000
1861-D G$1 PCGS F12 ex: D.L. Hansen
$28,650
1861-D G$1 MS64+ PCGS. Variety 12-Q. ...
$180,000
1861-D G$1 PCGS MS60
$80,000
1861-D G$1 --Mount Removed, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. ...
$1,840
1861-D G$1 MS65 NGC. ...
$149,500
1861-D G$1
$33,350
1861-D G$1 AU55 PCGS. Variety 12-Q. ...
$78,000
1861-D Gold Dollar. Winter 12-Q. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ-X.
$102,000
$57,500
1861-D Gold Dollar. Winter 12-Q, the only known dies. Unc Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$42,000
1861-D G$1 MS61 PCGS. Variety 12-Q. ...
$70,500
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