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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8011
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1851
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
Coin Date:
1851
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,317,671
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1849-1854
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7513
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Coin Value History
1851 G$1 MS
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1851 G$1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$55,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 1, 1849-1854 MS [Type]
Worth: $236 – $264,000
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, No L MS
Worth: $257 – $64,800
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, With L MS
Worth: $261 – $70,000
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath MS
Worth: $261 – $16,500
1849-C G$1 Closed Wreath MS
Worth: $1,500 – $47,500
1849-C G$1 Open Wreath MS
Worth: $155,000 – $1,500,000
1849-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,850 – $96,000
1849-O G$1 MS
Worth: $261 – $35,000
1850 G$1 MS
Worth: $261 – $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-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: $261 – $24,000
1851 G$1 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $530 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 3,317,671. ...
$586
1851 Gold Dollar. AU-58 (NGC).
$439
1851 G$1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU55 Details. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 3,317,671. ...
$415
1851 G$1 MS66 PCGS. ...
$3,294
1851 G$1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CAC: 72 in 64, 42 finer (3/26). CDN: $750 Whsle. B...
$1,525
1851 G$1 MS63 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CAC: 52 in 63, 114 finer (3/26). CDN: $485 Whsle....
$824
1851 G$1 MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,188
1851 G$1 MS61 PCGS. CDN: $392.05 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 3,317,671. ...
$488
1851 Gold Dollar. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$336
1851 Gold Dollar. EF-45 (PCGS).
$432
1851 G$1 -- Damage -- ANACS Details. XF40 . Mintage 3,317,671....
$264
1851 Gold Dollar. AU-53 (PCGS).
$288
1851 Gold Dollar. MS-60 (PCGS). OGH.
$480
1851 G$1 Liberty Gold Dollar -- Struck Thru Obverse and Reverse, Cleaned -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Mintage 3,317,671....
$204
1851 G$1 MS67 NGC....
$10,500
1851 G$1 -- Mount Removed, Damaged -- ANACS. VF30 Details. Mintage 3,317,671....
$174
1851 G$1 MS68+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$108,000
1851 G$1 MS69 NGC. ...
$58,750
1851 G$1 --Damaged, Mount Removed, Polished--ANACS. VG8 Details. NGC Census: (0/3654). PCGS Population (0/2407). Mintage: 3,...
$115
1851 G$1 --Mount Removed--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/3598). PCGS Population (0/2403). Mintage: 3,317,671. Numismed...
$138
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