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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8121
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:
Proof
Diameter:
15
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1861
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
349
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1856-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7611
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Coin Value History
1861 G$1 PR
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1861 G$1 PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$48,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $38,500 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1849 G$1 No L PR
Worth: $400,000 – $400,000
1850 G$1 PR
Worth: $175,000 – $420,000
1851 G$1 PR
1854 G$1 Type 1 PR
Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 2, 1854-1855 PR [Type]
![Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 2, 1854-1855 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20210307/ha_com_1166_4709-0.20210307030102836.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $80,000 – $288,000
1854 G$1 Type 2 PR
Worth: $260,000 – $384,000
1855 G$1 PR
Worth: $80,000 – $288,000
Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 3, 1856-1889 PR [Type]
![Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 3, 1856-1889 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1887-proof-gold-dollar-legend-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1,600 – $24,000
1856 G$1 Slanted 5 PR
Worth: $9,250 – $72,000
1856 G$1 Slanted 5 PR CAM
Worth: $55,000 – $78,000
1856 G$1 Slanted 5 PR DCAM
Worth: $65,000 – $138,000
1857 G$1 PR
Worth: $7,000 – $48,000
1857 G$1 PR CAM
Worth: $24,000 – $52,000
1857 G$1 PR DCAM
Worth: $30,000 – $62,000
1858 G$1 PR
Worth: $7,000 – $43,200
G$1 1861 PCGS PR63 CAC
$9,400
1861 Gold Dollar. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-6. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC.
$32,400
1861 Gold Dollar. Proof. Edge Damage. (NGC).
$2,380
1861 G$1 PR65 PCGS. ...
$11,500
1861 G$1 PR67 NGC. ...
$23,000
1861 Gold Dollar. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-6. Proof-63 (PCGS).
$12,000
1861 G$1 PR66 NGC. CAC. ...
$24,675
$17,250
$19,800
1861 G$1 PR65 PCGS. Even though 349 proofs were reported ...
$9,775
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