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The year was 1849 and along with the gold rush came brand new currency to America in the Gold Dollar and the Double Eagle, which both shared the same Liberty obverse. Since there was so much gold to be had and these Gold Dollars were so small, as compared to many previous gold issues, their mintages were relatively high. All five mints at the time produced the Liberty Gold Dollar from 1849 to 1854. Most Liberty Gold Dollars were struck in Philadelphia making a type or date set easy to complete but the same cannot be said for a full date and mintmark collection. C and D minted issues got their gold locally with no assistance from the California gold rush or the ?mother-mint? in Philly. That has caused any early Gold Dollars from Charlotte or Dahlonega to become elusive rarities in today's market. Collectors normally look for high grade pieces but they are certainly interested in any fully original rarity from the branch mints. This design was short lived because of its small size which drew much negativity from 1850?s America.
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. Mint mark, if any, appears at the bottom below the bow.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72365
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, [Date]
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
Variety:
Type 1
Variety 2:
1849-1854
Coin Date:
Liberty Gold Dollar
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1849-1854
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7500
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Coin Value History
Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 1, 1849-1854 MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS69 |
|
$317,000 | $1,234 |
| MS69 | - | $276,000 | $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 |
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, No L MS
Worth: $331 – $64,800
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, With L MS
Worth: $342 – $70,000
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath MS
Worth: $342 – $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: $342 – $35,000
1850 G$1 MS
Worth: $342 – $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 G$1 MS
Worth: $311 – $46,000
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: $342 – $24,000
1851-O G$1 AU55 PCGS. CDN: $572.40 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 290,000. ...
$610
1849 Gold Dollar. Dannreuther-1. Open Wreath. Small Head, No L. MS-61 (NGC).
$915
1849 Gold Dollar. Open Wreath. EF Details--Bent (PCGS).
$512
1851 Gold Dollar. AU-53 (PCGS).
$512
1851 Gold Dollar. MS-64 (PCGS).
$854
1852 Gold Dollar. AU-50 (PCGS).
$671
1852 Gold Dollar. MS-62 (NGC).
$641
1853 Gold Dollar. AU-58 (PCGS).
$488
1852 G$1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: 88 in 65 (6 in 65+), 33 finer (7/26). CDN: $1,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Minta...
$2,318
1853 G$1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 90 in 66 (19 in 66+), 19 finer (5/26). CDN: $2,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mint...
$3,416
1852 G$1 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 2,045,351. ...
$732
1849-C G$1 Closed Wreath XF40 PCGS. Winter-1. ...
$4,758
1849-O G$1 Open Wreath XF45 NGC. NGC Census: 35 in 45, 844 finer (3/26). CDN: $435.28 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintag...
$488
1852 Gold Dollar. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC.
$33,600
1853 G$1 MS60 PCGS. CDN: $345.35 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 4,076,051. ...
$432
1853-C G$1 VF35 NGC. CAC. Winter-1....
$3,600
1854-D Gold Dollar. Winter 6-H. VF-30 (PCGS). OGH.
$4,560
1851-O G$1 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/614 and 0/12+). Mintage 290,000. ...
$360
1849 G$1 Open Wreath With L -- Ex-Jewelry -- ANACS Details. Fine 12. Mintage 687,500....
$216
1853 G$1 MS69 PCGS. CAC....
$264,000
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