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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:
8183
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1881
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:
1881
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
87
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1856-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
97631
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Coin Value History
1881 G$1 PR DCAM
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1881 G$1 PR DCAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$40,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $36,500 | $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 |
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 – $31,200
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
1881 Gold Dollar. JD-1. Rarity-5+. Date Right. Proof-61 Ultra Cameo (NGC).
$4,560
1881 Gold Dollar. JD-1. Rarity-5+. Date Right. Proof-65 Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$16,800
1881 Gold Dollar. Date Right. JD-1. Rarity-5+. Proof-66 Deep Cameo (PCGS).
$28,800
1881 G$1 PR63 Deep Cameo PCGS. JD-2, R.7. ...
$6,600
1881 G$1 PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,050
1881 G$1 PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$48,875
1881 Gold Dollar. JD-1. Rarity-5+. Date Right. Proof-61 Ultra Cameo (NGC).
$4,320
1881 G$1 PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$10,925
1881 G$1 PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.5....
$22,800
1881 G$1 PR63 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1/8). PCGS Population (1/12). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS ...
$4,582
1881 G$1 PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,050
$18,400
1881 G$1 PR66 ★ Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. ...
$17,625
1881 G$1 PR63 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$4,553
1881 G$1 PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,475
$23,000
1881 Gold Dollar. Proof-66 Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$19,975
1881 G$1 PR63 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$4,888
$8,050
1881 G$1 PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$15,275
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