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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is seated on a rock bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY. 13 stars appear on the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom middle.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ONE DOL. around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
7201
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1851
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DOLLAR
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
26.73 gr
Weight (oz):
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Original
Coin Date:
1851
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,300
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated dollar
Coinage Years:
1840–1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6939
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Coin Value History
1851 $1 Original MS
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1851 $1 Original MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$173,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $144,000 | $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 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Seated Liberty Dollar $1 No Motto Reverse, 1840–1866 MS [Type]
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Worth: $200 – $162,000
1840 $1 MS
Worth: $225 – $54,000
1841 $1 MS
Worth: $220 – $90,000
1842 $1 MS
Worth: $200 – $9,000
1843 $1 MS
Worth: $200 – $18,000
1844 $1 MS
Worth: $220 – $95,000
1845 $1 MS
Worth: $200 – $60,000
1846 $1 MS
Worth: $200 – $75,000
1846-O $1 MS
Worth: $200 – $84,000
1847 $1 MS
Worth: $200 – $65,000
1848 $1 MS
Worth: $325 – $169,000
1849 $1 MS
Worth: $220 – $102,000
1850 $1 MS
Worth: $650 – $35,000
1850-O $1 MS
Worth: $220 – $150,000
1852 $1 Original MS
Worth: $7,500 – $156,000
1851 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-1. Rarity-5-. MS-63+ (NGC).
$48,000
1851 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-1. Rarity-5. AU-58 (PCGS).
$45,600
1851 $1 MS60 NGC. OC-1, R.5. ...
$33,600
1851 $1 MS62 PCGS. OC-1, Low R.5. ...
$38,400
1851 $1 MS61 NGC. OC-1, Low R.5. ...
$26,400
1851 $1 MS64 NGC. OC-1, Low R.5. ...
$50,525
1851 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. Unc Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$23,500
1851 $1--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU55. Faint (...
$24,150
1851 S$1
$57,500
$1 1851 PCGS MS63
$76,375
1851 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-1. Rarity-5. AU-58 (PCGS).
$36,000
1851 $1 MS60 NGC. ...
$41,125
1851 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. MS-62 (PCGS).
$34,075
1851 $1 MS61 PCGS. OC-1, Low R.5. ...
$36,000
1851 $1 MS64 NGC. ...
$70,500
1851 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. Unc Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$33,781
1851 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-1. Rarity-5-. MS-63 (NGC).
$38,400
1851 $1 AU58 PCGS Secure. ...
$31,725
1851 $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc Details. ...
$27,600
1851 $1 MS62 PCGS. ...
$38,775
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