The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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:
8056
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1849
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
Coin Date:
1849-O
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
215,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1849-1854
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7508
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Coin Value History
1849-O G$1 MS
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1849-O G$1 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$42,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $30,000 | $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 |
1849-O G$1 Open Wreath MS62 NGC. CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 215,000. ...
$1,708
1849-O G$1 Open Wreath, AU58 NGC. CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 215,000. ...
$900
1849-O G$1 Open Wreath MS63 PCGS. Winter-1....
$2,340
1849-O G$1 Open Wreath MS61 NGC. Mintage 215,000. ...
$1,140
1849-O G$1 Open Wreath MS65 PCGS. Winter 1....
$10,800
1849-O G$1 Open Wreath AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (30/781). Mintage 215,000. ...
$552
1849-O G$1 Open Wreath VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/549). Mintage 215,000. ...
$348
1849-O G$1 Open Wreath XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/497). Mintage 215,000. ...
$360
1849-O G$1 Open Wreath -- Cleaned -- ANACS Genuine. Mintage 215,000....
$466
1849-O G$1 Open Wreath AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (125/577). PCGS Population: (90/285). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. ...
$516
1849-O G$1 Open Wreath MS64 PCGS. Variety 1....
$6,600
1849-O G$1 Open Wreath AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (45/365 and 0/11+). NGC Census: (60/682 and 0/12+). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid...
$456
1849-O G$1 Open Wreath XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (31/736). PCGS Population: (36/411). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. M...
$276
1849-O G$1 Open Wreath VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/458). NGC Census: (2/767). CDN: $235 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/...
$234
1849-O G$1 PCGS VF25
$275
1849-O G$1 Open Wreath -- Cleaned, Damaged, Ex-Jewelry -- ANACS. VF Details Net VG8. NGC Census: (0/661). PCGS Population ...
$159
1849-O G$1 Open Wreath MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/101). NGC Census: (26/279). Mintage: 215,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$1,322
1849-O G$1 Open Wreath--Altered Surfaces, Damaged, Mounts Removed--ANACS. F 12 Details. NGC Census: (0/614). PCGS Populatio...
$126
1849-O G$1 --Tooled, Whizzed--ANACS. AU Details Net VF20. NGC Census: (0/522). PCGS Population (0/253). Mintage: 215,000. Nu...
$161
Multiple Coin Lot...
$424
Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 1, 1849-1854 MS [Type]
Worth: $225 – $264,000
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, No L MS
Worth: $248 – $64,800
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, With L MS
Worth: $248 – $70,000
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath MS
Worth: $248 – $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
1850 G$1 MS
Worth: $248 – $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: $225 – $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: $248 – $24,000
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