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Obverse Description
Liberty facing left surrounded by 13 stars around the circumference.
Reverse Description
"1 DOLLAR" is centered with date below, surrounded by a wreath tied in a bow at the bottom. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears at the bottom below the bow.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8054
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1849
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
1.672 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0538 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0484 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
13
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Open Wreath
Coin Date:
1849-C
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
5 known
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1849-1854
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Rarity:
7+
PCGS #:
7506
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Coin Value History
1849-C G$1 Open Wreath MS
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1849-C G$1 Open Wreath MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$1,800,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,800,000 | $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 1, 1849-1854 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 1, 1849-1854 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1849-g1-obv-sb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $311 – $264,000
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, No L MS
Worth: $331 – $64,800
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, With L MS
Worth: $342 – $70,000
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath MS
Worth: $342 – $16,500
1849-C G$1 Closed Wreath MS
Worth: $1,500 – $47,500
1849-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,850 – $96,000
1849-O G$1 MS
Worth: $342 – $35,000
1850 G$1 MS
Worth: $342 – $66,000
1850-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,050 – $32,000
1850-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $57,600
1850-O G$1 MS
Worth: $530 – $16,800
1851 G$1 MS
Worth: $311 – $46,000
1851-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,250 – $33,000
1851-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,000 – $90,000
1851-O G$1 MS
Worth: $342 – $24,000
1849-C G$1 Open Wreath MS62 PCGS. Winter 1....
$1,560,000
1849-C Gold Dollar. Open Wreath. Winter-1. EF-45 (PCGS). CMQ.
$264,000
1849-C G$1 Open Wreath NGC MS63 PL
$690,000
1849-C $1 Open Wreath Fine 15 NGC. Ex: Elrod. Winter 1-A....
$97,750
1849-C G$1 Open Wreath MS62 PCGS Secure. Variety 1. ...
$528,750
1849-C G$1 Open Wreath XF45 NGC. ...
$218,500
1849-C G$1 OP.WREATH
$86,250
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