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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:
8044
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:
Business
Diameter:
15
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1881
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
7,620
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1856-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7582
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Coin Value History
1881 G$1 MS
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1881 G$1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS69 |
|
$120,000 | $1,234 |
| MS69 | - | $84,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,234 | $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 3, 1856-1889 MS [Type]
Worth: $256 – $100,000
1856 G$1 Slanted 5 MS
Worth: $256 – $30,000
1856 G$1 Upright 5 MS
Worth: $258 – $31,000
1856-D G$1 MS
Worth: $3,300 – $72,000
1857 G$1 MS
Worth: $256 – $45,000
1857-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $15,600
1857-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,300 – $80,000
1857-S G$1 MS
Worth: $400 – $31,200
1858 G$1 MS
Worth: $256 – $180,000
1858-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $90,000
1858-S G$1 MS
Worth: $266 – $48,000
1859 G$1 MS
Worth: $256 – $13,500
1859-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $33,600
1859-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $50,400
1859-S G$1 MS
Worth: $460 – $31,200
1881 G$1 MS67 PCGS. The U.S. Coinage Act of 1873 caused gold production in the next two years to skyrocket, but gold dollar...
$5,368
1881 G$1 MS68 PCGS. ...
$8,845
1881 G$1 -- Reverse Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: 6 in 60, 352 finer (11/25). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$666
1881 G$1 MS61 PCGS. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. PCGS Population: (16/465). CDN: $560 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Minta...
$660
1881 G$1 MS66 CACG. Mintage 7,620. ...
$2,760
1881 Gold Dollar. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,320
1881 G$1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (61/220). Mintage 7,620. ...
$1,560
1881 G$1 MS69 NGC....
$46,800
1881 G$1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (42/274). PCGS Population: (50/409). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 7,620. ...
$660
1882 G$1 MS63 ANACS. Mintage 7,620. From: The Estate Of Charles W. Montgomery...
$1,020
1881 G$1 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/475 and 0/29+). NGC Census: (11/338 and 0/14+). CDN: $470 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS A...
$564
1881 Gold Dollar. AU Details--Edge Repaired (PCGS).
$408
1881 G$1 AU55 PCGS. This splendid slider has a sharp ...
$380
1881 Gold Dollar. MS-67 (PCGS).
$3,360
1881 G$1 MS68+ PCGS....
$15,600
1881 G$1 -- Scratch -- PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. NGC Census: (7/325). PCGS Population: (2/448). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for p...
$352
1881 G$1 MS61 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (15/465). NGC Census: (19/318). CDN: $5...
$720
1881 G$1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (60/103). Mintage 7,620. ...
$2,100
1881 Gold Dollar. MS-64 (PCGS).
$1,050
1881 G$1 MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (61/219). NGC Census: (30/160). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage...
$1,800
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